Theme: Creation Care
Learn:
Watch – The Story of Creation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teu7BCZTgDs
Discussion Questions:
- How was the world created? Who created it?
- How is God’s creation described?
- Who is put ‘in charge’ of creation?
- How should Christians take care of the earth?
Read – Dr. Suess’ The Lorax – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdWesdMfyd4
Discussion Questions:
- Why did the Once-ler need to make so many thneeds? Was this really something everyone ‘needed’?
- Who does the Lorax speak for? How did he try to warn the Once-ler?
- How were the animals and birds affected when more Truffula trees were cut down?
- What happened when the other Once-ler family members moved in? What could they have done to take better care of the world around them?
- What did the Lorax mean when he left the message “Unless” for the Once-ler?
- How can you care for the earth?
Create:
Easy – Rainbow Leaf Prints
https://www.kitchentableclassroom.com/rainbow-leaf-prints-with-washable-marker/
Supplies Needed: Washable Markers, Plain Paper, Leaves
More Involved – Kids Composter
https://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-and-experiments/make-a-composter
Supplies Needed: Empty Plastic Soda Bottle, Scissors, Compost materials
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