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Caring Through Crafts

Lesson Plan

Caring Through Crafts

Integrate creativity with community care

In this lesson, students will create thoughtful crafts to be donated to local shelters or hospitals. This activity encourages creativity while fostering a sense of community care and empathy. By engaging in this project, students will learn the importance of giving back and how their creative skills can make a positive impact on others.

Audience

Believers (ages 7-8)

Time

1 hour

Approach

Integrate creativity with community care

Materials

Construction paper, Markers, Glue, Scissors, Stickers, Printable Cards: Craft Ideas, and Discussion: Community Care

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion about community care and why it's important to help others.
  • Introduce the concept of creating crafts to donate to local shelters or hospitals.
  • Explain the activity and what materials will be used.

Step 2

Craft Activity

40 mins

  • Distribute materials to each student.
  • Encourage students to think about what kind of craft they would like to make (e.g., cards, bookmarks, small decorations).
  • Provide guidance and support as needed while students work on their crafts.
  • Remind students to be creative and thoughtful about the recipients of their crafts.

Step 3

Reflection and Sharing

10 mins

  • Gather students in a circle to share their crafts with the group.
  • Discuss how it felt to create something for someone else and what they learned about community care.
  • Collect the crafts to be prepared for donation.
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Worksheet

Craft Ideas

Printable cards with various craft ideas for students to choose from.




Card Making: Create a colorful card with a positive message.







Bookmark Design: Design a bookmark with drawings and stickers.







Decorative Art: Make a small decoration using paper and glue.




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Discussion

Community Care

A discussion to help students understand the importance of community care and how their actions can positively impact others.

Why is it important to help others in our community?

Discuss the concept of community and how helping others can make a difference.







How do you feel when you do something nice for someone else?

Encourage students to share personal experiences and feelings.







What are some other ways we can show care to people in our community?

Brainstorm different activities or actions that demonstrate care and support.







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