Singing About Jesus
Understand that Jesus loves all children
Sing a simple song about God's love
Feel valued and special to Jesus
“But Jesus said, 'Allow the little children, and don't forbid them to come to me; for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as these.'”
— Matthew 19:14 (WEB)Demonstrates Jesus' special love and care for children
Gather children and show pictures of children from around the world
Explain how Jesus loves every child, no matter what they look like
Sing and do motions to 'Jesus Loves Me'
Simpler: Just do hand motions
Challenge: Try to sing some words independently
Recap how special each child is to Jesus
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll sing about children around the world!
PK3 children are developing self-awareness and need constant reassurance of love
Staying focused and understanding abstract concept of love
Child's engagement, attempts to sing, positive self-talk