Acceptance

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Often, we are consumed by the busyness of day-to-day living and we forget to look for opportunities to teach our children God-honouring character traits. These ideas require very little preparation, making it easy for you to share some simple but memorable lessons with your kids. Read over the suggestions at the beginning of your week and choose one or two that will fit your schedule.

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  • Accepting new ideas

    Drive time

    While driving, invite the kids to identify a pizza parlour.

    Discussion point: If people had not been open to ideas from other countries, we would be without many things we enjoy today.

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  • Funny fruit

    Fun with food

    Bring home an unfamiliar fruit and encourage your children to try it.

    Discussion point: Only God knows what’s inside our hearts and we should not judge others.

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  • Grafting branches

    Getting into nature

    Investigate the practice of stem grafting in horticulture.

    Discussion point: God “grafts” those who believe in Jesus the Son into His family; we must accept each other just as He accepts us.

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  • Hide and Seek – Sardines version

    Physical activity

    Play the game of Sardines together.

    Discussion point: How bad it feels to be left out or unwelcome.

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  • Judging by appearances

    Fun with food

    Mix attractively decorated but super salty muffins among plain but great-tasting muffins.

    Discussion point: Appreciate people for who they really are rather than judging them by how they look.

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  • Modelling inclusiveness

    Physical activity

    Play a fun game in front of the kids, then model inclusiveness by welcoming the children into your game.

    Discussion point: How bad it feels to be left out or unwelcome.

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  • Paper dolls or cookie people

    Creative crafts, Fun with food

    Decorate paper dolls, or cut out cookie dough people using a cookie cutter.

    Discussion point: God made people with individual differences, and everyone has value to Him.

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  • Singing about acceptance

    Any time, Drive time

    See several suggestions for songs that reinforce acceptance.

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  • Teddy bear tea party

    Drama / Role play

    Stage a tea party for the stuffed animals that “live” in your home, drawing attention to those that were left out.

    Discussion point: The importance of including others.

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  • Understanding cultural differences

    Fun with food

    Sample an unfamiliar food from another culture, and wear nylons over your arms to simulate “skin” of various colours.

    Discussion point: Despite superficial differences, people have much in common.

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  • Water and oil

    Science with a twist

    Pour oil into coloured water and observe how the liquids refuse to mix. Then add flour, and watch the change.

    Discussion point: God’s Holy Spirit helps us be accepting of others.

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