Poetry Workshop: Creating and Sharing
Understand how poetry can be a form of worship
Create an original poem praising God's attributes
Apply poetic techniques learned throughout the year
“Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him, and bless his name.”
— Psalm 100:4 (WEB)Demonstrates how poetry can be a powerful way to express gratitude and praise to God
Gather students and read Psalm 100:4. Discuss how praising God can take many forms, including poetry.
Explore characteristics of praise poetry, focusing on expressing God's qualities through descriptive language and emotional connection.
Students will write an original poem praising God, using at least three poetic techniques learned this year.
Simpler: Create an acrostic poem using the word 'PRAISE'
Challenge: Write a poem using a complex form like a sonnet
Voluntary sharing of praise poems, celebrating creativity and worship
Dear God, thank you for giving us creative ways to express our love and praise to you. Help us see your wonder in everything.
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore narrative poetry from the Bible
“Let everything that has breath praise Yahweh. Praise Yahweh!”
— Psalm 150:6 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Create hand motions to accompany the verse
Poetry can be a meaningful way for children to connect spiritually and express their understanding of God
Some children may feel self-conscious about their writing or struggle to express deep emotions
Genuine attempts to praise God, creative use of language