Historical Thinking: Multiple Perspectives
Understand that God wants us to treat all people with respect
Learn how to consider different perspectives
Practice empathy and kindness towards others
“Do nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, consider others as more important than yourselves.”
— Philippians 2:3 (WEB)Teaches the importance of respecting others and valuing their perspectives
Gather children in a circle and show a picture of people from different backgrounds. Ask them to describe what they see and notice about the people.
Explain how God loves all people and wants us to understand and respect each other, even when we see things differently.
Children create paper 'perspective glasses' to help them remember to see things from other people's point of view.
Simpler: Pre-cut glasses shapes for younger children
Challenge: Add specific ways to show kindness on glasses
Recap the importance of treating others with love and understanding
Dear God, help us to love others and understand their feelings, just like Jesus would. Amen.
Coming up: Next week, we'll learn more about how people have different experiences in history
“Do nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, consider others as more important than yourselves.”
— Philippians 2:3 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Verse Puzzle: Write each word on a separate paper square, mix them up, and have children reassemble the verse
Children are learning about empathy and respecting different perspectives
Children may find it hard to understand viewpoints different from their own
Attempts to be kind and considerate of others' feelings
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