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George Washington Takes Command

The Revolution Begins

Day 63of 180
Week 13of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand how George Washington was selected as military leader

2

Explore qualities of godly leadership

3

Recognize the importance of unity during challenging times

📖 Scripture Connection

1 Samuel 16:7

“But Yahweh said to Samuel, 'Don't look on his face, or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him; for I see not as man sees. Man looks at the outward appearance, but Yahweh looks at the heart.'”

— 1 Samuel 16:7 (WEB)

God chooses leaders based on character, not just appearance or worldly status

📦 Materials Needed

  • Large poster paper
  • Colored markers
  • Timeline of events
  • Picture of George Washington
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students and introduce the day's topic about George Washington becoming commander of the Continental Army

💭 Review Question: What makes a good leader?
2Teaching (12 min)

Discuss how the Continental Congress selected George Washington as military commander, highlighting his character, military experience, and ability to unite the colonies

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Washington's background as a Virginia planter and military veteran
  • Why the Congress believed he could lead the revolution
  • Importance of unity during challenging times
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What qualities did Washington have that made him a good leader?
  • How might his faith influence his leadership?
  • Why is it important for leaders to serve others?
3Activity: Leadership Character Poster (8 min)
hands-on

Students create a poster showing leadership qualities demonstrated by George Washington

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw an outline of George Washington
  2. Inside the outline, write leadership qualities
  3. Use biblical principles to describe good leadership
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Teacher helps students brainstorm qualities

Challenge: Research additional sources about Washington's character

4Closing (5 min)

Review key points about Washington's leadership

📝 Review Questions:
  • What made George Washington a good leader?
  • How can we be good leaders in our own lives?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, help us to be leaders who serve others and follow Your example of humble service

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about Thomas Paine and his important pamphlet

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 29:2

“When the righteous increase, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.”

— Proverbs 29:2 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Leadership Character Charades

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Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

The selection of George Washington was crucial to the success of the American Revolution

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Discuss leadership as a form of service
  • Emphasize character over position
  • Connect historical leadership to biblical principles
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might struggle to understand complex leadership dynamics

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Understanding of servant leadership and character traits

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Write a letter from Washington's perspective explaining his leadership approach
  • Create a timeline of Washington's early military career
  • Research other biblical leaders like Joshua or David

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