Celebration and Reflection
Understand language as a divine gift from God
Reflect on personal language arts growth
Identify ways to use language to honor God
Set personal communication goals
“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but harsh words stir up anger.”
— Proverbs 15:1 (WEB)Demonstrates how powerful and important our language choices can be
Gather students in a circle. Reflect on their language arts journey this year. Celebrate their growth and accomplishments.
Discuss how God created language as a beautiful gift to communicate, connect, and share love. Explore how our words can build up or tear down.
Students create personal goals for using language positively and growing in communication skills
Simpler: Choose one communication goal
Challenge: Create action steps for each goal
Celebrate the year's learning and growth in language arts
Dear Jesus, thank you for the beautiful gift of language. Help us use our words to love and encourage others. Amen.
Coming up: Enjoy your summer break and continue growing in your communication skills!
“Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but only what is good for building others up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear.”
— Ephesians 4:29 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Create hand motions to help memorize the verse
This lesson helps children understand language as a meaningful gift from God
Children may find it challenging to understand the deeper meaning of communication
Genuine reflection and thoughtful goal-setting