18 Group Time Guide: 1-3rd Grade

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Worth it: Lesson 5 – Nov 17/18 Group Time Guide: 1-3rd Grade

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Worth it: Lesson 5 – Nov 17/18 Group Time Guide: 1-3rd Grade

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1. Getting Started Tell kids to meet someone new, and talk about this question: talk about a time when someone was kind to you. What happened? How did it make you feel?

2. Discussion Questions • Do you think Bowie and Trixie are doing the right thing? Why or why not? • What do you think they should do? What would you do? • What are some times you’ve seen people helping each other?

3. Hands-On Option Look Up and Read: Matthew 7:12. In this verse, Jesus challenges us to treat others the way we want to be treated. Do This: Have every kid in your group sit back-to-back with another kid. When you count to three, have them try to stand up, without using their arms. They will have to push against each other to stand. Try this out several times. Ask This: Was this easy or hard to do? Why? What could have made this go wrong? (If someone didn’t help, their partner wouldn’t be able to stand either.) Say This: When we rely on others, we hope they would treat us the way we want to be treated. That’s why this is such an important idea. If we help others, care about them, and serve them, it will make their lives better, but it will also make our lives better! Ask This: Can you think of other times when treating others the way we want to be treated makes a difference? (Examples: When we’re arguing with someone, or when we see someone who needs help.)

4. Wrap-Up and Prayer Ask: What was the best part of your week? What was something tough that happened this week? Do This: Pray with the kids. If they’ve mentioned things that would be good to talk to God about, you can talk about them in your prayer.