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Facing Our Fears: The Truth About Monsters

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Title: Facing Our Fears: The Truth About Monsters

Objective: To help children understand that while monsters might be scary, we can face our fears with faith and remember that God is always with us.

Introduction:
Today, we’re going to talk about something that many children think about—monsters! Sometimes, we think of monsters as big, scary creatures that hide in closets or under our beds. But guess what? Monsters can also be things that scare us in our hearts and minds.

  1. What Are Monsters?

    • Ask the children if they can name any monsters they know—maybe from movies or stories.
    • Tell them that while these monsters might seem real or scary, they are often just make-believe.

  2. The Reality of Fear:

    • Explain that everyone, even grown-ups, has fears. Sometimes we are afraid of the dark, loud noises, or speaking in front of others.
    • Share that monsters can be like our fears—they can seem big and scary, but they are often not real or as bad as they seem.

  3. God Knows Our Fears:

    • Read Psalm 56:3: "When I am afraid, I put my trust in you."
    • Explain that God understands our fears and wants to help us. We can talk to Him about anything, even the things that scare us.

  4. Facing Our Fears:

    • Teach them about Daniel in the lion’s den (Daniel 6). Daniel faced his fear of being thrown to the lions because he trusted God.
    • Discuss how God was with Daniel, keeping him safe. Just like that, God is with us when we face our fears.

  5. The Power of Prayer:

    • Explain that prayer is like talking to God. When we feel scared, we can pray and ask God to help us be brave.
    • Lead the kids in a simple prayer asking God to help them face their fears.

  6. Choosing to be Brave:

    • Share that being brave doesn’t mean we don’t feel scared. It means we trust God to help us through our fears.
    • Encourage the children to think of someone they can help if they see that person feeling afraid, just like God helps us.

  7. Fun Activity:

    • Have the children draw or color their version of a ‘monster.’ But instead of making it scary, encourage them to turn it into something silly or funny.
    • As they do this, remind them that the more we talk about our fears, the smaller they can seem.

Conclusion:
Help the children remember that while monsters might seem big and scary, we can face them with God’s help. God loves us no matter what we feel, and He is always there to comfort and protect us. When we trust Him, our fears become a lot smaller!

Closing Prayer:
Invite the children to bow their heads, and say a prayer asking God to help everyone be brave and trusting in Him when they feel scared. Thank Him for being with us and helping us face our fears together!

You Might Enjoy: Overcoming Fear: Finding Courage in the Face of Monsters | Trusting God in Scary Situations |

Worship Music for Lesson

1. **”Fear Not” by Hillsong Kids** – This upbeat song encourages children to trust in God’s presence and not be afraid.

2. **”My God is So Big” by Various Artists (Children’s Worship)** – A fun and catchy song that reminds children of God’s greatness and power over all fears.

3. **”He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands” (Traditional)** – A comforting classic that assures children of God’s care and control over everything, helping to alleviate fears.

4. **”Let There Be Light” by Yancy** – A joyful song that emphasizes God’s light and love, encouraging children to face their fears with faith and courage.

Questions for Lesson

1. What do you think a ‘monster’ represents in your life? Can you share a personal experience when you felt scared or worried?

2. How can we use prayer to help us face our fears of things that seem like ‘monsters’?

3. What Bible story can you think of that shows someone overcoming their fears, and what can we learn from that story?

4. How do you think God’s love helps us face the ‘monsters’ in our lives, just like it says in 1 John 4:18?

5. Can you name some examples of ‘monsters’ that are often seen in movies or books? How are these different from the real fears we face?

6. What does Philippians 4:6-7 teach us about dealing with anxiety and worrying about things that scare us?

Scriptures

Isaiah 41:10
Psalm 34:4
2 Timothy 1:7
1 John 4:18
Matthew 6:34
Philippians 4:6-7
Romans 8:15
Joshua 1:9
Psalm 27:1
Proverbs 29:25

Object Lesson

Title: “Facing Our Fears: The Truth About Monsters”

Props Needed:
1. A large cardboard cutout of a friendly monster (bright colors, big smile)
2. A flashlight
3. A cozy blanket
4. Soft fabric or stuffed animal “monsters” (various colors and shapes)
5. A large poster board with drawings illustrating a dark room and a “scary” shadow
6. Colorful drawings made by children representing what they think monsters look like
7. A simple puppet or plush toy (to represent the child overcoming fear)

How to Present the Illustration:

1. **Setting the Scene**:
Begin by arranging the props in a comfortable space. Lay out the cozy blanket on the floor and place the cardboard cutout of the friendly monster nearby. Set up the large poster board displaying the dark room and shadow monster to catch the children’s attention.

2. **Introduce the Topic**:
Gather the children around and start by asking them if they have ever felt scared of monsters. Use encouraging words to help them share their feelings. Use the flashlight to point at the poster board, emphasizing the darker part of the illustration.

3. **Using the Shadow**:
Explain that sometimes what we think are monsters are actually just shadows created by objects in our rooms. Shine the flashlight on the poster board while making monster sounds, illustrating how easy it is to let our imaginations run wild in the dark. Invite children to create their own “monster” shadows with their hands.

4. **Bringing In the Friendly Monster**:
Introduce the cardboard cutout of the friendly monster. Explain that not all monsters are scary; some are friendly, like this one, who is here to help us face our fears. Let the children interact with the cutout, taking photos or hugging it if they wish.

5. **Storytime**:
Use the soft fabric or stuffed animal monsters to act out a short story where the child puppet/soft toy meets the friendly monster. In the story, the child is initially scared but, after chatting with the friendly monster, learns that monsters just want to play and be understood. This can engage them emotionally and socially.

6. **Art Activity**:
Next, encourage the children to draw their own monsters on paper—monsters that are friendly and fun, using crayons or markers. Display their creations around the area. Discuss how their monsters can be helpful or funny instead of scary.

7. **Facing the Fear**:
Finally, return to the friendly monster cutout and the cozy blanket. Have the children gather around it. Invite them to share one thing they are afraid of and what they think a friendly monster would say or do to help them feel better. Encourage a sense of community and support as they express themselves.

8. **Closure**:
Conclude the illustration by reminding the children that everyone has fears, and it’s okay to talk about them. Emphasize that monsters can be faced and understood. Invite them to remember their friendly monster and to share what they learned with others, using the puppet or plush toy to symbolize that courage can grow within them.

By engaging children through storytelling, imaginative play, and art, this lesson about facing fears and the truth about monsters becomes a fun and relatable experience, helping them to understand that many fears can be transformed into understanding and friendship.

Craft Idea

Craft Idea: “Monster Masks of Courage”

Objective: To help young children express their feelings about fears and monsters creatively while reinforcing the lesson of facing fears through faith.

Supplies Needed:
– Paper plates (one per child)
– Markers, crayons, or colored pencils
– Craft scissors
– Glue sticks
– Googly eyes
– Colorful craft foam or felt (various colors)
– Glitter (optional)
– String or yarn (for hanging, optional)
– Hole punch (optional)
– Stickers (optional)
– Old magazines or colored paper for collage (optional)

Instructions:

1. Introduction: Begin by discussing briefly about the lesson, emphasizing how everyone has fears and that God is always with us. Explain that they will be creating monster masks that show powerful and brave monsters that are defending against fears.

2. Design the Masks: Give each child a paper plate. Instruct them to color the plate using markers, crayons, or colored pencils. Encourage them to create a friendly monster face—this could mean drawing big eyes, silly mouths, or fun hair.

3. Add Features: Provide googly eyes and craft foam or felt for the children to cut out additional features like horns, ears, or teeth. Assist them with scissors if needed, ensuring safety. They can glue these features onto their plates.

4. Expressing Emotions: As they craft, engage the children in conversation about their fears. Prompt them to think about a fear they’d like to “face” together with their monster. This could be a fear of the dark, monsters under the bed, or any other fears they may have.

5. Personalization: Allow the children to add glitter, stickers, or collage items to their masks, making them unique and personal. Each mask can represent strength and bravery against their fears.

6. Share and Reflect: Once the masks are complete, gather the children in a circle. Give each child a chance to show their mask and share what fear it represents. Encourage them to talk about how God helps us be brave when we feel afraid.

7. Optional: If time allows, you can punch holes on the sides of the masks and tie yarn or string through them, allowing the children to wear their masks during a fun group activity.

8. Closing: Conclude the craft by reminding the children of the lesson and perhaps suggesting they keep their masks in a special place as a reminder that they can face their fears with God’s help.

This craft not only fosters creativity but also encourages children to articulate their fears and builds a supportive community as they share with each other.

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