Gentle Hands with Animals
Big Idea
Gentle Hands with Animals: Move slowly, speak softly, and always have a grown-up with you.
Story time
One morning at the farmyard at morning chore time, Ben and Hazel talked about “gentle hands with animals.” Caring for animals teaches kids gentleness, patience and responsibility. Ben said, “Let's try it today!” Hazel smiled and said, “Let's do it together.” By the end of the day, they both felt proud of the healthy choice they made.
Try it!
With a grown-up, make a chore chart for one animal you know (a hen, a goat, a rabbit or a sheep). List its food, water and clean-home jobs, and check them off for a week. Wash your hands with soap after every chore.
Quick check
- What is the big idea of this lesson in your own words?
- What is one thing you can do today to practice it?
- Who could you do this with at home?
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