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Repent and Return

Prefixes: UN- and RE-

Day 95of 180
Week 19of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand the meaning of the prefix 're-'

2

Decode words with 're-' prefix in biblical context

3

Learn about spiritual repentance

📖 Scripture Connection

Acts 3:19

“Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out,”

— Acts 3:19 (WEB)

Demonstrates the biblical concept of returning to God through repentance

📦 Materials Needed

  • Prefix cards
  • Bible (World English Bible)
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Small paper hearts
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students in a circle. Introduce the prefix 're-' by explaining it means 'again' or 'back'. Show examples like 'return' and 'repent'.

💭 Review Question: What do you think 'return' means?
2Teaching (10 min)

Explain how 're-' helps us understand God's love of second chances. Read Acts 3:19 and discuss how God wants us to turn back to Him when we make mistakes.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • 'Re-' means we can start over
  • God always welcomes us back
  • Repentance is turning from wrong to right
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What does 'repent' mean?
  • How can we return to God when we do something wrong?
3Activity: Return to God Hearts (7 min)
hands-on

Students create heart cards showing 're-' words about returning to God

📝 Instructions:
  1. Give each student a paper heart
  2. Write 're-' words like 'return', 'restore', 'renew'
  3. Decorate and share their hearts
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Teacher helps write words

Challenge: Students create sentences with 're-' words

4Closing (3 min)

Recap the meaning of 're-' and God's love of second chances

📝 Review Questions:
  • What does 're-' mean?
  • What did we learn about returning to God?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank You that You always welcome us back when we're sorry. Help us learn to return to You. Amen.

Coming up: Next week, we'll learn more about how words can change meaning!

💎 Memory Verse

Acts 3:19

“Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out,”

— Acts 3:19 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Heart Flip Cards - Write parts of the verse on paper hearts, flip and practice

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson introduces the prefix 're-' through a biblical lens of repentance and God's forgiveness

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage gentle discussions about making mistakes
  • Help child understand God's unconditional love
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find abstract concept of repentance challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Understanding of 're-' prefix and basic concept of turning back to God

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a family 'return to God' prayer journal
  • Draw pictures illustrating 're-' words
  • Play a 're-' word matching game

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