Good Citizens
Understand basic responsibilities of citizens
Learn how citizens contribute to community
Recognize the importance of following rules
“Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God.”
— Romans 13:1 (WEB)Shows the biblical importance of respecting laws and authorities
Gather students in a circle and ask what they know about helping others in their community. Show picture of community helpers.
Discuss citizen responsibilities like following rules, being kind, helping others, and respecting community members.
Students create a poster showing different ways they can be good citizens
Simpler: Trace and color pre-drawn citizen action images
Challenge: Include specific examples of each responsibility
Review poster and discuss how each student can be a good citizen
Dear God, help us be kind and helpful citizens who love our neighbors.
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about voting and how citizens make decisions
“For you, brothers, were called for freedom. Only don't use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.”
— Galatians 5:13 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Hand motions mimicking serving others
Second graders are developing understanding of community roles and responsibilities
Understanding abstract concepts of civic responsibility
Examples of empathy and community-minded thinking
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