Thank-You Cards to Mary

To have the children honor Mary

The children will gain a greater appreciation for the willingness Mary showed in following God.

• Leaves and flowers from outside (either collected beforehand by the teacher or, if possible, during the session with the children)
• Glue
• 8 ?" by 11" construction paper
• Markers

• Explain to the children what an enormous debt we owe to Mary for being willing to follow God's will.
• Pass out various materials: colored leaves, late fall flowers, glue, and construction paper.
• On the front of the paper, ask the children to write "Thank you, Mary", then include a special, personal thank-you to Mary for something in their lives.
• Have the children decorate their cards with the glue and natural materials.
• Explain to the children that thanking someone is a way to pray to and honor them.

Art/Space Smart, Word Smart

Make sure you have plenty of material for the children to choose from.