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George Washington: Our First President

A New Government: The Constitution

Day 74of 180
Week 15of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand who George Washington was

2

Learn about his role as the first US president

3

Recognize leadership qualities of godly character

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 16:12

“It is an abomination for kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness.”

— Proverbs 16:12 (WEB)

Shows importance of godly leadership and integrity

📦 Materials Needed

  • Picture of George Washington
  • White paper
  • Crayons or colored pencils
  • Printout of Mount Vernon
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Show picture of George Washington and ask children what they know about him

💭 Review Question: Who was America's first president?
2Teaching (10 min)

George Washington was a brave leader who helped create our country. He led soldiers during the Revolutionary War and was chosen as the first president because people trusted his character and wisdom.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Washington was a farmer before becoming a leader
  • He helped write the Constitution
  • He chose to serve others instead of becoming a king
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes a good leader?
  • How can we serve others like Washington?
3Activity: My Presidential Portrait (7 min)
hands-on

Children draw themselves as leaders, showing qualities of honesty and service

📝 Instructions:
  1. Give each child a piece of white paper
  2. Ask them to draw themselves as a leader
  3. Have them share what they would do to help people
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Trace hand and write one leadership word inside

Challenge: Write a short story about leading with kindness

4Closing (3 min)

Recap Washington's important role in founding America

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did Washington do for our country?
  • Why is being a good leader important?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, help us to be leaders who love and serve others, just like Jesus taught us.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn more about how our government works!

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 16:12

“It is an abomination for kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness.”

— Proverbs 16:12 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Leaders' Integrity Chant

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Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

George Washington established many presidential traditions we still follow today

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Emphasize character over achievement
  • Connect leadership to serving others
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find historical details confusing

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Understanding of basic leadership concepts

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Visit local history museum
  • Read children's book about Washington
  • Make a Mount Vernon model

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