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Words That Shine: Choosing Kindness in Our Talk

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Words That Shine: Choosing Kindness in Our Talk

Objective: To teach young children the importance of using kind and respectful language and how our words can honor God.

Introduction:

Hello, everyone! Today, we’re going to talk about something that’s very important: the words we choose to use every day. Did you know that our words can either shine bright like the sun or be not so nice? Just like when we want to show love to Jesus, our words can show love to others too!

Bible Story:

Let’s start with a short story from the Bible. In Proverbs 18:21, it says, “The tongue has the power of life and death.” What does that mean? It means that when we speak, we can either lift someone up or bring them down.

One day, Jesus was teaching His friends. He told them to love one another and to treat others how they wanted to be treated. Imagine if you were playing at the playground, and someone said something mean to you. How would that make you feel?

But if someone said something nice, like “You’re really good at climbing!” or “I’m happy you’re my friend!” that would make you feel warm and fuzzy inside, right? That’s the kind of talk we want to use!

Activity:

Let’s play a game called “Kind Words Relay.” We’ll split into two teams. Each team will take turns saying a nice thing about someone on their team! The first team to say five kind things wins a sticker!

This game is a fun way to practice speaking kindly and sharing love with one another. Remember, when we speak kindly, we’re honoring God.

Discussion:

Now, let’s think about some words that might not be kind. Sometimes we might feel really upset or frustrated and say something hurtful. But God wants us to reflect His love! Can anyone think of some words that we shouldn’t use? (Encourage answers like “mean,” “rude,” etc.)

And what are some kind words we can use instead? Examples might be “please,” “thank you,” “you’re amazing,” and “I love you.” Our words matter!

Application:

Take a moment to think about how you can honor God with your words this week. Every time you speak, ask yourself, “Are these words shining like a bright light? Are they kind?”

Don’t forget to share your ideas with everyone at home. Maybe you can even make a poster to remind you to use kind words!

Closing Prayer:

Let’s end our lesson with a prayer. Close your eyes, and let’s pray together.

"Dear God, thank You for giving us the gift of words. Help us to choose ones that are kind and loving. Let our words shine bright and honor You. Thank You for teaching us how to love and encourage one another. Amen."

Remember, friends, our words have power! Let’s choose words that shine and spread kindness everywhere we go!

You Might Enjoy: Clean Words for Happy Hearts: How to Speak with Love | Love is Kind: Being Nice to Others |

Worship Music for Lesson

1. “Friend of God” by Phillips, Craig & Dean
2. “Kindness” by Christopher S. Johnson
3. “The Fruits of the Spirit” by Songs for Kids
4. “Love One Another” by VeggieTales

Questions for Lesson

1. How can we show kindness in our words when talking to our friends and family?

2. What are some examples of bad language that we should avoid, and why do you think it’s important to watch what we say?

3. Can you think of a time when someone used kind words that made you feel good? How did it impact you?

4. According to Ephesians 4:29, what does the Bible say about using words that build others up instead of tearing them down?

5. How does using bad language affect our relationship with God and with others in our lives?

6. What does Proverbs 18:21 teach us about the power of our words, and how can we use that power to honor God?

Scriptures

Proverbs 15:1
Ephesians 4:29
Colossians 4:6
Proverbs 16:24
James 1:19
Proverbs 12:18
Matthew 12:36-37
1 Peter 3:9
Proverbs 31:26
Galatians 5:22-23

Object Lesson

Title: Words That Shine: Choosing Kindness in Our Talk

Props Needed:
1. A bright, shiny star cutout or a small flashlight
2. Dark-colored paper or felt to represent unkind words
3. Colorful, cheerful cards with kind words written on them, such as “friend,” “brave,” “helpful,” “thank you,” and “you are loved.”
4. A cardboard box or a small basket
5. A small mirror

Presentation Steps:

1. **Setting the Scene**: Gather the children in a circle and place the dark-colored paper or felt in the center. Explain that this represents “bad words” or unkind things that can come out of our mouths.

2. **Introducing the Bright Star**: Show the shiny star cutout or turn on the flashlight. Explain that this represents kind words. Ask the children to think about how nice it feels when someone says something kind to them.

3. **Demonstrating Bad Language**: Pick up the dark paper and, with a serious tone, say some examples of unkind words (you can use made-up words like “grumpus” or “slimeball” to avoid using real bad language). Explain that such words can hurt feelings and make people sad, just like this dark paper can’t shine or bring joy.

4. **Introducing Kind Words**: Now, pick up the colorful kind word cards one by one. Show each card as you read it out loud with an enthusiastic voice, inviting the children to repeat them after you. Explain how these words bring happiness and how they can make someone feel special and loved, just like the shining star.

5. **Mirror Activity**: Next, hold up the small mirror and ask the children, “What do you see?” Encourage them to share that they see themselves. Explain that just like they see themselves in the mirror, others see how they speak and how it reflects in their actions. Ask them to think about how they want to make others feel when they speak.

6. **Choosing Kindness**: Ask the children to help you fill the cardboard box or basket with the colorful word cards. For every kind word they can think of, let them drop a card in the box. Encourage them to think of real-life situations where they can use kindness—like saying “thank you” or “you did a great job!”

7. **Conclusion**: Wrap up the illustration by holding up the shiny star again and saying that we all can choose to shine with our words. Encourage the children to remember that their words can either brighten someone’s day or darken it.

8. **Closing Prayer**: End with a short prayer asking for help to choose kind words and honor God with everything we say.

This engaging and interactive demonstration helps young children understand the importance of using kind words and the power of their speech in a fun and memorable way.

Craft Idea

Craft Idea: “Kindness Rocks”

Objective: Children will create colorful rocks with positive words or phrases that promote kindness, which they can keep or give away to encourage others and remind them to choose kind words.

Supplies Needed:
1. Smooth, flat rocks (one for each child)
2. Acrylic paint or paint markers in various colors
3. Paintbrushes (if using paint)
4. Permanent markers (for writing words/phrases)
5. Clear sealant spray or mod podge (to protect the painted rocks)
6. Paper towels or newsprint (for cleanup)
7. Paint palette or paper plates (for mixing paint)
8. Old newspapers or tablecloths (to protect surfaces)

Instructions:

1. Introduction (2 minutes):
– Gather the children and briefly discuss the lesson ‘Words That Shine: Choosing Kindness in Our Talk.’ Explain that kind words can uplift others and honor God. Introduce the idea of creating kindness rocks to remind us to use kind words.

2. Rock Preparation (2 minutes):
– Distribute one smooth rock to each child and allow them to choose their favorite colors of paint or markers.
– Encourage them to clean the rocks with water and paper towels if needed.

3. Painting and Writing (3-5 minutes):
– Let the children paint their rocks with base colors. They can use a few different colors and let them dry a bit before applying any additional patterns.
– After the paint is dry or partially dry, have them use permanent markers to write positive words or phrases like “Love,” “Joy,” “Hope,” “Be Kind,” “You Matter,” “God Loves You,” or any other encouraging words they can think of.
– Encourage creativity! They can doodle or decorate their rocks with designs.

4. Seal the Rocks (2 minutes):
– Once the children have completed their rocks, use the clear sealant spray or mod podge to protect the designs. This step might need to be done by an adult, or you can instruct the children to let their rocks dry completely if they are using paint markers.

5. Closing Discussion (1 minute):
– Gather the children again to discuss what they learned about kindness and the power of words. Encourage them to keep their rocks as a reminder to choose kindness in their daily conversations or to give them to someone else to brighten their day.

This fun and meaningful craft helps reinforce the lesson about the power of our words while allowing children to express their creativity.

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