How We Pray and Thank God

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How We Pray and Thank God

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How We Pray and Thank God
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How We Pray and Thank God

Year 2 Religious Education Learning about prayer and gratitude

What is Prayer Really?
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What is Prayer Really?

Prayer is not just words we speak Prayer happens when our senses, mind and heart want to be close to God It's like having a special conversation with a friend we can't see

Freeze Frame Activity
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Freeze Frame Activity

Work in groups to create freeze frames Show the 5 senses in prayer Show your mind and heart connecting to God Show God looking at us with love

God's Love for Us
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God's Love for Us

"What is it my child, what do you want to tell me?" God looks at us with love and waits God is always ready to hear us

How Can We Feel God Near Us?
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How Can We Feel God Near Us?

We can't see God, but we can feel God is near us We can sit and talk to God about anything We can give God time to talk to us We can say thank you to God

Ways to Thank God
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Ways to Thank God

{"left":"Saying 'Thank you God' in our prayers\nHelping others when they need us\nTaking care of animals and plants","right":"Sharing our toys and food\nBeing kind to our family and friends\nLooking after our classroom and school"}

My Prayer of Thanks Action Plan
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My Prayer of Thanks Action Plan

Think about ways to thank God this week Choose 2 actions you will do Draw or write your plan Share with a partner

Remember: Prayer is Special
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Remember: Prayer is Special

Prayer connects our heart and mind to God God is always listening with love We can thank God with words and actions Every kind thing we do is a prayer