Resolution and Response to Sarah, Plain and Tall
Identify the theme of family and belonging in Sarah, Plain and Tall
Understand how families can be formed through love and choice
Discuss how God creates families in different ways
“God sets the solitary in families. He brings out the prisoners with singing, but the rebellious dwell in a dry land.”
— Psalm 68:6 (WEB)Demonstrates that families are created by love, not just biology
Gather students in a circle and ask them to share what makes a family special to them. Explain that families can look different, but love is what truly matters.
Explore the theme of family in Sarah, Plain and Tall by discussing how Sarah becomes part of the family through love and choice.
Students create a graphic organizer showing how love creates family in the story.
Simpler: Draw pictures instead of writing words
Challenge: Include Bible verses about love and family
Reflect on how families are formed through love and God's plan
Dear God, thank you for creating families and showing us how to love one another. Help us to see family as a blessing from you. Amen.
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore how characters change and grow in the story
“God sets the solitary in families.”
— Psalm 68:6 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Family Tree Hand Tracing
This lesson explores the concept of family beyond biological connections
Some students might have complex family situations
Empathy and understanding about different family experiences