What Are All The Fruits Of The Spirit?

Parent Explanation:

• Love is when you care about someone else more than your own. Jesus wants us to show love to everyone around us.

Questions to Ask:

• What are some ways we can show love? (Answer: Sharing, helping, being kind)

• Who can you show love to today? (Encourage names of family, friends, or pets)

Hand Motions:

• Heart Hands: Place hands together to form a heart shape.

• Hugging Arms: Wrap arms around self, then open them as if giving a big hug.

Activities:

• Love Poster: Create a poster with drawings or stickers that represent love.

• Interactive Question: What makes you feel loved?

Parent Explanation:

• Joy is a happy feeling inside that comes from knowing God loves us. It’s like feeling sunny inside even on a rainy day.

Questions to Ask:

• What makes you feel really happy? (Encourage examples)

• How can we share our joy with others? (Discuss smiling, singing, or saying kind words)

Hand Motions:

• Spinning with Joy: Spin around once, carefully.

• Smiling Face: Make a big, exaggerated smile.

Activities:

• Joyful Music Time: Play a fun song and have a dance party to express joy.

• Question: What song makes you happy?

Parent Explanation:

• Peace is like being still inside your heart when things are noisy outside. It’s knowing that God is with us and takes care of us.

Questions to Ask:

• What does peace feel like? (Answer: Calm, not worried)

• How can you help someone feel peaceful? (Discuss soft speaking, gentle touches)

Hand Motions:

• Calming Waves: Move hands gently back and forth, palm down, to mimic calming waves.

• Quiet Clap: Softly clap hands together, showing gentle actions.

Activities:

• Quiet Time Activity: Engage in a quiet activity like puzzles or coloring to practice peace.

• Question: What helps you feel peaceful when you’re upset?

Parent Explanation:

• Patience means waiting nicely for something, even if it takes a long time, like waiting in line or for your turn to play a game.

Questions to Ask:

• Can you think of a time you had to be patient? (Encourage sharing personal experiences)

• How can you show patience to your friends or family? (Discuss waiting turns, listening)

Hand Motions:

• Slow Motion: Move slowly, demonstrating how to take time.

• Waiting Hands: Place hands in lap, sitting still.

Activities:

• Patience Game: Play a game like "Red Light, Green Light" to practice waiting and moving at the right times.

• Question: What is something you are waiting for?

Parent Explanation:

• Kindness is doing nice things for others, like sharing your snack or helping clean up. It makes everyone feel good.

Questions to Ask:

• What are some kind ways to treat your friends? (Answer: Share, help, use nice words)

• How do you feel when someone is kind to you? (Discuss feelings of happiness, appreciation)

Hand Motions:

• Giving Hands: Extend hands outward as if offering something.

• Hug Motion: Wrap arms around self then open wide as if giving a hug.

Activities:

• Kindness Cards: Make and decorate cards with kind messages to give to friends or family.

• Question: Who can you be kind to today?

• Continue: In your own words, share the last 4: Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-control.