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President George Washington

The New Government Begins

Day 121of 180
Week 25of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand how George Washington became the first president

2

Learn about the importance of leadership and setting a good example

3

Recognize how Christian principles can guide leadership

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 22:29

“Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will stand before kings; he won't stand before obscure men.”

— Proverbs 22:29 (WEB)

Washington's skills and character led him to leadership, demonstrating how God can use dedicated individuals

📦 Materials Needed

  • Large white paper
  • Colored markers
  • Printed picture of George Washington
  • Timeline materials
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students and show picture of George Washington. Ask what they know about him.

💭 Review Question: Who was the first leader of our country?
2Teaching (10 min)

Explain how Washington was unanimously elected as the first president, highlighting his character and leadership during the Revolutionary War.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Washington was a humble leader
  • He set important precedents for future presidents
  • He believed in serving others
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes a good leader?
  • How can leaders serve others?
  • Why is character important in leadership?
3Activity: Presidential Timeline (10 min)
hands-on

Create a collaborative timeline showing Washington's journey to presidency

📝 Instructions:
  1. Divide paper into sections of Washington's life
  2. Draw key moments in his leadership
  3. Share and discuss timeline as a class
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Pre-draw timeline sections for students to fill

Challenge: Include specific dates and research additional details

4Closing (5 min)

Recap Washington's importance as a leader

📝 Review Questions:
  • What made Washington a good first president?
  • How did he show leadership?
  • What can we learn from his example?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, help us to be leaders who serve others and follow Your guidance, just as George Washington sought to do.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about how Washington built the first presidential Cabinet

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 22:29

“Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will stand before kings; he won't stand before obscure men.”

— Proverbs 22:29 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Leadership Charade Game

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Washington established many presidential traditions we still follow today

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Emphasize character over achievements
  • Discuss leadership as service
  • Connect leadership to Biblical principles
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might focus on military achievements instead of leadership character

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Understanding of leadership as serving others

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Research Washington's personal faith
  • Write a letter from Washington's perspective
  • Create a poster about presidential leadership

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