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God's Unfailing Love

Prefixes: UN- and RE-

Day 115of 180
Week 23of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not'

2

Recognize how prefixes change word meanings

3

Connect prefix learning to God's love

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 86:15

“But you, Lord, are a merciful and gracious God, slow to anger, abundant in loving kindness and truth.”

— Psalm 86:15 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's unfailing love through descriptive words

📦 Materials Needed

  • Prefix cards
  • Bible
  • White paper
  • Colored markers
  • Storybook about God's love
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students and review previous prefix lessons about 'un-' and 're-'

💭 Review Question: What does 'un-' mean at the beginning of a word?
2Teaching (8 min)

Explain how 'un-' means 'not' by using examples like 'happy/unhappy' and connecting to God's love

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God's love is always consistent
  • 'Unfailing' means His love never stops
  • Prefixes help us understand word meanings
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What does 'unfailing' mean?
  • How does God show His love is always the same?
3Activity: Unfailing Love Poster (7 min)
hands-on

Create a poster showing God's unfailing love using prefix words

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a big heart on white paper
  2. Write 'un-' words inside the heart
  3. Illustrate what the words mean
  4. Share poster with family
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Teacher helps write words

Challenge: Students create their own prefix definitions

4Closing (5 min)

Review prefix meaning and God's love

📝 Review Questions:
  • What does 'un-' mean?
  • How is God's love special?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank You for Your love that never changes. Help us understand how special Your love is. Amen.

Coming up: Next week, we'll learn more about how words can change meanings

💎 Memory Verse

1 John 4:16

“God is love, and he who remains in love remains in God, and God remains in him.”

— 1 John 4:16 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Love Heart Memory Verse Tracing

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Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Prefix learning helps children understand word structure and meaning

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Practice 'un-' words at home
  • Encourage reading together
  • Discuss God's consistent love
🤔 Common Struggles:

Remembering prefix meanings can be challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to explain 'un-' and connect to concept of love

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a prefix word hunt around the house
  • Play 'Prefix Charades'
  • Read additional books about God's love

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