Growing Our Connection with God
A Journey of Faith for Little Hearts Preschool Religious Education
WALT - We Are Learning To
Notice different ways we can grow our relationship with God Talk about where we see and hear God Share how we connect with God at home and school Describe ways to grow closer to God through prayer, love, listening, and stories
Where Do You See God?
At home with my family? At school with my friends? In nature and beautiful things? In acts of kindness and love?
How We Talk to God
Through prayer - speaking to God with our hearts Through songs - singing our joy and love Through quiet time - listening with our hearts Through stories - learning about God's love
Growing Our Relationship Garden
Each child gets a flower template Add petals for different ways to connect with God Draw symbols: praying hands, hearts, ears, books Share your flower with a friend
Ways We Grow Closer to God
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God Loves You Always
'God loves each one of you very much, and He is always with you, even when you can't see Him.'
My Special Way to Connect
Choose your favorite way to grow closer to God Draw or tell your teacher about it Complete: 'I connect with God by...' Share why this way is special to you
Success Criteria - I Can:
Talk about where I see and hear God at school and home Share how I talk about God with my family and friends Describe different ways to grow my relationship with God Share something I wonder about God's story
Closing Prayer and Reflection
Thank you, God, for loving us always Help us remember the ways we can grow closer to You Thank you for our friends and families who help us learn about You Amen