Tell a story about a child who is bullied at school. The child is very sad. But then, through prayer and faith, the child feels God's love surrounding them like a warm blanket. They become strong and are able to face the bullies. By showing such real - life situations in a story, children can better understand how God's love can help them in difficult times.
Another important point is to choose the right story according to the age of the children. For younger children, simple and short stories with clear moral lessons are better, such as stories about sharing and being kind. For older children, more complex and adventurous stories can be selected. Read the story slowly and clearly, and explain any difficult words or concepts to ensure they can fully understand the story.
You can also act out the Christmas story. Get some simple costumes and props. For example, if you're telling the story of Jesus' birth, you can have a child be Mary, another be Joseph, and create a manger scene. This makes the story more vivid and engaging for the children as they participate in it.
Tell children that Jonah was naughty. He didn't do what God wanted him to do. But God didn't get really angry and just leave Jonah. Instead, God helped Jonah even when he was in a bad situation like in the fish's belly. God forgave Jonah and let him start over. It's like when your friend makes a mistake, you forgive them and still be their friend. God's love is like that, always ready to forgive.
We can use the worksheet to make children write down what they think the Samaritan did right. This makes them think about kindness. Then, we can discuss how they can be like the Samaritan in their daily lives.
To teach children about the 'circle of life story', we can start with the things they are familiar with. For example, we can talk about how a pet dog is born, how it grows up, and how it needs food and care. Then we can expand to other animals and plants. We can create hands - on activities like making a terrarium to show the cycle of plants growing. Also, we can use videos of nature documentaries to show different aspects of the cycle of life, like the migration of animals which is also part of their life cycle. This way, children can understand the concept in a more engaging and comprehensive way.
Such a story can teach children to be positive. In life, there will be many challenges that seem impossible to overcome. But if we think like in the story, that with God all things are possible, we will be more likely to look for solutions instead of giving up. For example, if a child is bad at math, instead of thinking it's impossible to get better, they can have faith and keep trying. And who knows, maybe with some kind of 'divine help' in the form of inspiration or a good teacher, they will succeed.
There was a village that faced a great drought. The people were worried and desperate. However, a young girl believed in God's love. She prayed every day. One day, rain started to fall. The girl knew it was God's love in action. God's love brought hope and life back to the village. It showed that God loves all his creations and will always take care of them in times of need.
We can start by simply telling the story first. Make it engaging and use simple language so the children can easily follow. Then introduce the activities. For example, for the re - enactment activity, show them some simple costumes or props they can use.
Using visual aids like cartoons based on stories with good morals. For example, Disney movies often have underlying morals. After watching, talk about what was right and wrong in the story. This makes it easier for children to understand.
One way is by discussing the story after reading it. Ask the child what they think the characters did right or wrong. For example, if the story is about sharing, ask if they would share like the character in the story.