What Makes a Good King?

What Makes a Good King?

Exploring Leadership Qualities Year 5-6 Religious Education Kings of the Old Testament

Learning Goals for Today

Identify qualities that made Old Testament kings successful Use leadership vocabulary: wise, brave, fair, humble Connect these qualities to our own experiences Practice speaking and listening skills

Think About This...

What makes someone a good leader? Think of leaders you know - teachers, parents, sports coaches What special qualities do they have?

Key Leadership Vocabulary

WISE - making good decisions with knowledge BRAVE - having courage to do what's right FAIR - treating everyone equally and justly HUMBLE - not thinking you're better than others KIND - showing care and compassion STRONG - having inner strength and determination

King David: A Shepherd Boy Who Became King

King Solomon's Wisdom

Asked God for wisdom instead of riches Made fair decisions to help his people Built the beautiful temple for God Was known for his wise sayings Showed that wisdom is more valuable than gold

Group Brainstorm: Qualities of a Good King

Work in pairs to discuss: What good qualities did David and Solomon show? How did these qualities help them be good kings? Share your ideas with the class

Good King Qualities vs. How They Help

{"left":"Wise - makes good decisions for the people\nBrave - protects the kingdom from danger\nFair - treats all people equally","right":"Humble - listens to others and serves the people\nKind - cares for those who need help\nStrong - stands firm in doing what's right"}

Personal Reflection: Leaders Today

Draw or write about one quality you think is important in a leader today Think about leaders you know - principals, parents, coaches Why did you choose this quality? Share with a partner

What We Learned Today

Good kings need special qualities to lead well David showed courage, humility, and faithfulness Solomon showed wisdom, fairness, and service These same qualities help leaders today We can develop these qualities in ourselves