Literature and Life: Making Connections
Develop strategies for discerning and selecting meaningful reading material
Understand how reading can support spiritual growth
Create personal reading goals aligned with biblical wisdom
Reflect on the importance of reading as a tool for learning and spiritual development
“Wisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding.”
— Proverbs 4:7 (WEB)Emphasizes the importance of seeking wisdom through learning and reading
Gather students in a circle. Ask them to share one interesting thing they've read recently and what they learned from it.
Discuss the importance of being a discerning reader. Explain how reading can help us grow in wisdom, knowledge, and understanding of God's world.
Students create a personal reading goal sheet with specific, meaningful reading objectives
Simpler: Create a basic list of 3-5 reading goals
Challenge: Research and include specific book recommendations aligned with goals
Share goals in small groups and pray together
Dear God, help us use reading as a tool to grow in wisdom and understanding. Guide us to books that will help us learn and grow closer to You. Amen.
Coming up: Next week, we'll explore how stories can inspire us to live out our faith
“Wisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding.”
— Proverbs 4:7 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Create a colorful bookmark with the verse
Helping children become discerning readers is crucial for spiritual and intellectual growth
Children may struggle with selecting appropriate, meaningful reading material
Thoughtful reflection on reading choices and spiritual growth