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Honoring Our Moms and Dads

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Title: Honoring Our Moms and Dads

Objective: To teach children the importance of respecting and honoring their parents as instructed in the Bible.

Opening Prayer: Let’s start our lesson with a little prayer. "Dear God, thank You for our moms and dads. Help us to understand how to honor and respect them every day. Amen."

Introduction: Today, we are going to talk about something very important—how we can honor our moms and dads. Do you know what it means to honor someone? It means to show them respect and love. And the Bible teaches us to honor our parents.

Bible Verse: Let’s look at a special verse from the Bible. It’s found in Exodus 20:12: "Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you." This means that when we respect our parents, we are following God’s command!

Story Time: Let me tell you a story about a boy named Daniel. Daniel had a very busy mom who worked hard to take care of his family. One day, Daniel didn’t want to clean up his toys. He thought it was boring. But then he remembered what the Bible says about honoring our parents. Daniel decided to clean up his toys without being asked. His mom was so happy and thankful! Daniel learned that by helping his mom, he showed her respect.

Discussion: What are some ways we can honor our moms and dads like Daniel? Here are a few ideas:

  1. Listening: When they ask us to do something or share stories, we listen carefully.
  2. Helping: We can help with chores around the house, like setting the table or cleaning our rooms.
  3. Saying Thank You: Whenever our parents do something for us, we can say ‘thank you’ to show we appreciate them.
  4. Being Kind: We can be nice to our siblings and show our parents that we respect them by how we treat each other.

Activity: Let’s make a "Respecting Parents" poster! On the poster, we can write or draw pictures showing ways we can honor our moms and dads. We can hang it up at home as a reminder!

Closing Thoughts: Remember, honoring our parents is not just something we do sometimes; it’s something we practice every day! When we show respect, we are following God’s commands, and it makes our hearts happy, too.

Closing Prayer: Let’s end our lesson with a prayer. "Dear God, thank You for our moms and dads. Help us to honor them in all we do. Teach us to listen, help, say thank you, and be kind. We love You! Amen."

Take-Home Challenge: This week, find one way each day to show your parents that you honor them. It could be helping at home or simply telling them how much you love them!

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Worship Music for Lesson

1. “Honor Your Father and Mother” – A simple children’s song that teaches the importance of honoring parents through catchy lyrics and easy melodies.

2. “This is My Commandment” – A joyful song based on John 15:12, emphasizing love and respect within families, perfect for young children to sing together.

3. “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands” – While not specifically about parents, this song reminds children that God cares for everyone, including their moms and dads, and encourages them to show love and appreciation.

4. “Thank You, Mom” – A heartfelt song that allows children to express gratitude and love for their mothers, reinforcing the importance of honoring their parents.

Questions for Lesson

1. What does the Bible say about honoring your parents, and can you name a specific verse that teaches this?

2. How do you show respect to your parents in your daily life? Can you give an example?

3. Why is it important for children to listen to their parents? What can happen if we don’t?

4. What does Ephesians 6:1-3 say about obeying and honoring your parents, and what promises does it include?

5. How does respecting your parents help you grow as a person and develop strong relationships with others?

6. Can you think of a time when you had to make a choice to honor your parents? What did you decide, and how did it feel?

Scriptures

Exodus 20:12
Ephesians 6:1-3
Colossians 3:20
Proverbs 1:8
Proverbs 6:20-22
Matthew 15:4
1 Timothy 5:4
Proverbs 23:22
Deuteronomy 5:16
Malachi 1:6
Titus 2:2-5
Luke 2:51
Proverbs 30:17
1 Peter 2:17
Romans 13:1-2

Object Lesson

Title: Honoring Our Moms and Dads

Props Needed:
1. A large poster board or chart paper with the words “Respecting Our Parents” written on it.
2. Colored markers or crayons.
3. Toy figures representing a family (mom, dad, children).
4. A small box or basket to hold treats (e.g., candies, stickers).
5. A soft toy or puppet to act as a character (e.g., a bear or bunny).
6. A small whiteboard and marker for drawing examples.
7. A couple of chairs or cushions for a storytelling circle.

Presentation Steps:

1. **Setting the Scene**: Arrange the chairs or cushions in a circle. Place the poster board in the center where everyone can see it. Introduce the topic of respecting parents by explaining that our moms and dads work hard for us and that it’s important to show them love and respect.

2. **Introduce the Characters**: Use the toy figures to introduce a family. Say something like, “This is Mama Bear, Papa Bear, and their cubs! They love each other very much.” Allow the children to help you name the characters and encourage them to think of their own family members.

3. **Story Time with the Puppet**: Use the soft toy or puppet to tell a short story about a day in the life of the family, focusing on how the cubs show respect to their parents. For example, “One morning, Mama Bear was busy making breakfast, and the cubs decided to help her by setting the table. They said, ‘Thank you, Mama Bear, for making breakfast!’”

4. **Interactive Drawing**: Take the small whiteboard and draw simple scenarios where children can show respect to their parents. Ask the children to suggest ideas, such as helping with chores, saying “please” and “thank you,” or giving hugs. Write their suggestions on the board as you draw them.

5. **Discussing Respectful Actions**: After drawing the scenarios, engage the children in a discussion. Ask them, “What are ways we can show respect to our moms and dads?” Help them come up with practical examples like listening when they speak, sharing toys, or doing something nice without being asked.

6. **Treat Basket Reward**: After the discussion, tell the children that showing respect is important and can be rewarding. Show them the box of treats and explain that they can pick a treat if they share one way they will respect their parents this week. Encourage each child to take turns sharing.

7. **Closing with a Group Activity**: To wrap up, gather everyone in a circle and have them hold hands. Lead a short chant or song about respecting parents, encouraging the children to join in. End with a reminder that just like the bear cubs in the story, they can show their love and respect in many small ways every day.

This illustration not only teaches young children about the importance of respecting their parents but also engages them through storytelling, drawing, sharing, and group participation.

Craft Idea

Craft Idea: “Respectful Hearts Wall Hanging”

Objective: Create a wall hanging that expresses love and respect for parents, reinforcing the lesson on honoring them.

Supply List:
1. Construction paper (various colors)
2. Scissors
3. Glue sticks
4. Markers or crayons
5. String or ribbon
6. Hole punch (optional)
7. Glitter (optional for decoration)
8. Examples of respectful phrases or Bible verses printed or written out (like “Honor your father and mother” – Exodus 20:12)

Instructions:

1. **Prepare the Heart Shapes**: Provide each child with several pieces of construction paper. They should fold the paper in half and cut out heart shapes. Encourage them to create at least three hearts of different colors.

2. **Decorate the Hearts**: Allow the children to use markers or crayons to write loving messages, respectful phrases, or Bible verses on each heart. They can decorate the hearts with drawings, stickers, or glitter to add a personal touch.

3. **Create a Wall Hanging**: Once the hearts are decorated and the glue is dry (if they used any), help the children punch a hole at the top of each heart (if available). If not, they can simply tie a knot with the string or ribbon to secure it at the top.

4. **Assemble the Wall Hanging**: Cut a longer piece of string or ribbon to serve as the hanging base. Tie each heart to the string, spacing them out evenly. If using a hole punch, they can tie the hearts directly to the string or thread them on.

5. **Reflection Time**: Discuss with the children what they wrote on their hearts. Encourage them to share how they can show respect for their parents through their actions.

6. **Display**: Once the hearts are all tied on, encourage them to hang their wall hanging in a special place at home where it can remind the whole family of the importance of honoring and respecting parents.

This craft not only reinforces the lesson but also provides a tangible reminder for the children of their commitment to respect their moms and dads.

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