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My Gift of Love

Activity Objective:

To teach the children that just as God gives us his gifts of creation, we give him a gift by caring for our world

Lesson Outcome:

The children will show appreciation for God's gifts through their care for a special gift.

Materials

Directions:

Tell the children they are going to make a special gift for God that will be a reminder to show thanks to God for his great gifts.
Give each child a small paper bag, crayons, and a small piece of drawing paper.
Ask them to draw a picture of one of God's gifts and to draw or write how they will care for this gift of creation.
Suggest that they put the drawings inside their bags and decorate the bags to look like very special gift bags.
Conclude by asking them to take the bags home and put them in a place where they will be a reminder of God's love for them and their love for God.

Learning Styles:

Art/Space Smart,Self Smart

Approximate Time:

10 minutes

Hints:

Additional decorations, such as glitter or yarn for bows, will make bags look more like gift bags.