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Name Poems

Activity Objective:

To create a name poem using words that show a special appreciation of each student's name

Lesson Outcome:

The children will understand that names have special meanings.

Materials

Paper Pencils

Directions:

Tell the children that they will be writing a special poem about themselves.
Pass out the materials.
Explain to the children how different names for Jesus have different meanings.
Ask the children to write their first names vertically on the left side of the paper in capital letters.
Ask them to write words that describe them next to the capital letters of their names.
Encourage them to write as many words as they can per line.
Encourage them to share the name poems with the group.
Conclude by reminding them that names have special meanings.

Learning Styles:

Word Smart

Approximate Time:

10 minutes

Hints:

Demonstrate by writing your first name on the board.