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Abraham Lincoln: Honesty and Perseverance

American Heroes: Character and Courage

Day 164of 180
Week 33of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn about Abraham Lincoln's life and character

2

Understand the importance of honesty and perseverance

3

Recognize how God can use people who overcome challenges

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 11:3

“The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity.”

— Proverbs 11:3 (WEB)

Lincoln's life demonstrates how honesty and integrity can guide a person's path

📦 Materials Needed

  • Picture of Abraham Lincoln
  • White paper
  • Colored pencils/crayons
  • Timeline
  • Storybook about Lincoln
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Show picture of Abraham Lincoln and ask children what they know about him. Explain he was a president who was known for being honest.

💭 Review Question: What does it mean to be honest?
2Teaching (10 min)

Tell simplified story of Lincoln's life, highlighting his humble beginnings, love of learning, and perseverance through many challenges before becoming president.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Lincoln was born in a small log cabin
  • He loved reading and learning
  • People called him 'Honest Abe'
  • He worked hard and never gave up
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you think made Lincoln a hero?
  • How can we show honesty in our own lives?
3Activity: Honest Abe Poster (7 min)
hands-on

Create a poster showing Lincoln's good character traits

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a picture of Lincoln
  2. Write or draw things that show his honesty
  3. Share poster with family
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Trace Lincoln's outline and color

Challenge: Write short sentences about Lincoln's character

4Closing (3 min)

Recap Lincoln's important character traits

📝 Review Questions:
  • Why was Lincoln called 'Honest Abe'?
  • What did Lincoln do when things were difficult?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, help us to be honest and keep trying, just like Abraham Lincoln did.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about everyday heroes in our lives!

💎 Memory Verse

Philippians 4:13

“I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.”

— Philippians 4:13 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Repeat verse while making muscle flexing motion

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Lincoln's life demonstrates resilience and moral courage

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use age-appropriate language
  • Emphasize character over achievements
  • Connect Lincoln's qualities to biblical virtues
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find historical details confusing

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Understanding of honesty and perseverance

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Visit local history museum
  • Read additional children's books about Lincoln
  • Create a family timeline of personal achievements

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