Greet the children and prepare them for the lesson.

With children seated, introduce the Big Idea:

Teacher: “Thank you for obeying and sitting in your chairs. When we obey others, we show RESPECT. Do you know what 'Respect' means? We show respect when we are kind to others. And, we show respect when we listen with our ears to others. We obey when we are asked; and we help others and share our toys with others. Today, we will learn how Ruth respected Naomi. Ruth showed respect by being kind and helping Naomi. Let’s watch how Ruth showed respect."

Show the "Little Ruth : Respect Part 3" video on your available TV or device.

With children seated, use 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 showed respect for Naomi by helping her. Can you 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...' We can show respect to others by saying 'Please,' 'Thank you,' and obeying them. Let’s say our Bible verse for today: 'Ruth was kind and Helped Naomi.'”

Repeat.

Distribute the coloring pages and allow the children to color while pointing out key aspects that relate to the story/video.

Serve, if applicable, a snack (e.g. oat O’s) from grains and [now or later] relate to Ruth.

Teacher: “Let’s show God how thankful we are.”

Allow play time as needed.

Teacher: “Do you remember how Ruth showed her love and respect for Naomi by helping her? Thank you for showing respect to us your teacher(s) by listening. We can show respect in lots of ways. There are many people who help us and who we should respect by obeying and thanking them. Let’s watch some examples."

Play “R-E-S-P-E-C-T Song” on your TV or applicable audio device.

With Oscar Ox craft puppet (Optional):

Teacher: “Hey, Oscar. We just saw you on TV. We saw you showing respect to lots of people who help us—firefighters, teachers, and others.”

Oscar Ox: “Oh, thank you. I know they help us and we should obey and be thankful.”

Teacher: "Speaking of friends, we have a story of how your friends Tibo Tiger and JoJo Giraffe came to visit you in Indiana.”

Oscar Ox: “Oh, that was fun. Can we tell the children about it?”

Move on to Activity.

With children seated, hold up Little Leaders Backyard Adventure: Learning About Respect and read the story, highlighting people we should respect. Alternative: Distribute coloring pages for children to color while reinforcing the lesson.

Review the Bible verse with signs, then close in prayer.