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George Washington: Integrity and Leadership

American Heroes: Character and Courage

Day 162of 180
Week 33of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand George Washington's character traits

2

Learn how leadership and integrity connect to biblical values

3

Recognize the importance of honesty and serving others

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 10:9

“He who walks in integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.”

— Proverbs 10:9 (WEB)

Demonstrates how integrity is a godly characteristic Washington exemplified

📦 Materials Needed

  • Picture of George Washington
  • White paper
  • Colored pencils
  • Timeline
  • Hero character trait cards
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Show picture of George Washington and ask children what they know about him. Introduce him as a leader who loved God and showed great character.

💭 Review Question: What does it mean to have good character?
2Teaching (10 min)

George Washington was known for his honesty and strong leadership. As a young man, he learned to be truthful and responsible. When he became the first president, he helped create a country that respected God's principles.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Washington was honest even when it was difficult
  • He served others instead of seeking power for himself
  • He trusted God and prayed often
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes someone a good leader?
  • How can we show honesty like George Washington?
  • Why is it important to tell the truth?
3Activity: Integrity Hero Poster (7 min)
hands-on

Children create a poster showing Washington's character traits with pictures and words

📝 Instructions:
  1. Fold paper in half
  2. Draw George Washington on one side
  3. Write character traits on the other side
  4. Decorate with patriotic colors
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Provide pre-drawn outline of Washington

Challenge: Write a short story about one of his honest moments

4Closing (3 min)

Review what we learned about George Washington's character

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was Washington's most important character trait?
  • How did Washington serve others?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, help us to be honest and serve others like George Washington. Amen.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about another brave hero, Harriet Tubman!

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 10:9

“He who walks in integrity walks securely”

— Proverbs 10:9 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Walk and Say: Children walk in a line, saying one word of the verse with each step

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Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Washington demonstrated Christian principles of servant leadership and integrity

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use simple language about leadership
  • Emphasize character over achievements
  • Connect historical lessons to daily life
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find historical context challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Understanding of honesty and serving others

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a timeline of Washington's life
  • Read a children's book about Washington
  • Act out a scene showing honesty

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