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The Statue of Liberty: Welcome to America

American Symbols and Patriotism

Day 89of 180
Week 18of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand the Statue of Liberty as a symbol of freedom

2

Learn about immigration and welcoming others

3

Recognize how God loves all people

📖 Scripture Connection

Leviticus 19:34

“The stranger who lives as a foreigner with you shall be to you as the native-born among you, and you shall love him as yourself; for you were foreigners in the land of Egypt: I am Yahweh your God.”

— Leviticus 19:34 (WEB)

God calls us to welcome and love strangers, just like the Statue of Liberty represents welcoming people to America

📦 Materials Needed

  • Picture of Statue of Liberty
  • Green construction paper
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Markers
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Show a picture of the Statue of Liberty and ask students what they know about it

💭 Review Question: Who can tell me something special about this big green statue?
2Teaching (10 min)

Explain how the Statue of Liberty represents freedom and welcome to people coming to America

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Located in New York Harbor
  • Gift from France to the United States
  • Represents hope and freedom for immigrants
  • Shows God's love for all people
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you think it would feel like to see this statue when arriving in a new country?
  • How can we show love to people who are different from us?
3Activity: Make Your Own Statue of Liberty Crown (7 min)
craft

Students will create a paper crown like the one on the Statue of Liberty

📝 Instructions:
  1. Cut green construction paper into crown shape
  2. Draw or trace 7 points on the crown
  3. Decorate with markers
  4. Measure and fit to child's head
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Pre-cut crown shapes for younger children

Challenge: Add additional details about what each point represents

4Closing (3 min)

Reflect on how we can welcome others and show God's love

📝 Review Questions:
  • What does the Statue of Liberty represent?
  • How can we be kind to people who are new to our country?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, help us to love and welcome others just as you love us.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn more about showing love for our country

💎 Memory Verse

Leviticus 19:34

“You shall love him as yourself.”

— Leviticus 19:34 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Repeat verse while making welcoming hand gestures

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom and hope for immigrants

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Discuss immigration sensitively
  • Emphasize God's love for all people
  • Encourage kindness to newcomers
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might not understand complex immigration concepts

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Empathy and curiosity about different cultures

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Read a children's book about immigration
  • Learn about different cultures in the classroom
  • Make a welcome card for a new student

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