Ruth Moves Far Away
⭐Respect Part 1: Children will learn the meaning of respect and how to show respect to parents and family from the story of Ruth who loved and obeyed Naomi.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
Children will learn the meaning of respect and how to show respect to parents and family from the story of Ruth who loved and obeyed Naomi.
BIBLE VERSE
“Ruth loved Naomi. Ruth said, 'Where you go, I will go.'”
Ruth 1:16
LESSON DESCRIPTION
Children will see how Ruth respected Naomi by staying with her and helping her. Children will see additional examples of people they should respect in the context of familiar family relationships.
ESTIMATED TIME
45 - 60
Minutes
MATERIALS NEEDED
- Bible
- Crayons
- Bowl of toy corn on the cob or colorful fruit
- TV or video viewing device
- Device for playing audio files
CLASSROOM SETUP
- Child-size table/chairs
- Prepare TV or video viewing device and arrange seating accordingly (floor space or chairs)
- Prepare audio device (TV, laptop, mobile phone, etc)
- Print activity sheets in advance
DOWNLOADS
Media Used in This Lesson
Play or download the videos and songs needed for this lesson.
Respect: Part 1
3:08
Respect: Part 2
3:02
R-E-S-P-E-C-T Song
2:04
The R-E-S-P-E-C-T Song
1Welcome⌄
2Big Idea⌄
With children seated, introduce the Big Idea with Oscar Ox craft puppet (Optional):
Teacher: “Hello, Oscar Ox. Are you strong?”
Oscar Ox: “I sure am (flexes his arms). Like they say, I’m as strong as an ox!”
Teacher: “Ha! Ha! Then, I’ll bet you can help me lift this bowl of (plastic corn-on-the-cob, plastic fruit, or other food).”
[Act out puppet lifting bowl.]
Teacher: “Thank you, Oscar. You are strong. And you helped me.”
Oscar Ox: “You are welcome. I like to help.”
Teacher: “Today, our story is about how Ruth showed respect by helping Naomi.”
3Video⌄
4Video Review / Discussion / Takeaway⌄
With children seated, use the story review images of Ruth and Naomi.
Teacher: “Did you like the story? Did you see how Ruth helped Naomi? [use pictures to review ways Ruth helped] Ruth stayed with Naomi. Remember, Ruth said, 'Where you go, I will go…' [continue with Ruth 1: 16]. Let’s learn our Bible verse for today: Ruth loved Naomi so much, she followed Naomi to a different country. Ruth said 'Where you go [point in distant direction away from any children], I [point to your heart] will go [point in same distant direction].'”
Repeat with signs.
5Activity⌄
6Snack / Play Time⌄
Serve, if applicable, a snack and [now or later] relate to Ruth and importance of sharing our snacks.
Teacher: “Let’s show God how thankful we are.”
Allow play time as needed.
7Video⌄
Teacher: “Thank you for showing respect to us your teacher(s) by listening to us, sharing your toys, and helping pick them up. We can also show respect by loving and obeying other people. Let’s look at how we can show respect in our families.”
Show the "Little Ruth : Respect Part 2" video on your available TV or device.
8Video Takeaway & Discussion⌄
Teacher: “Children, I hope you will show respect to your mommies, daddies, and other grownups. Let’s all sing along with the song, 'R-E-S-P-E-C-T.' Let’s sing: 'R-E-S-P-E-C-T, people with authority...'"
[Use stand-alone video as appropriate, or the audio song version depending on classroom setup].
Teacher (Song Review): "We can show respect to others by helping them and obeying them. Remember how Ruth loved and respected Naomi, and she helped Naomi?"
Review Bible verse.
9Activity⌄
10Summary Wrap-Up⌄
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