Shelley’s “Look what I found!” series

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Fruits of the Spirit Stickies
Write the characteristics of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control on sticky notes or blank address labels you can get at an office supply store. Have them handy at home or as you’re out and about. Explain to your kids that God wants them to “put on” these characteristics. Shelley’s note: For toddlers, maybe draw some pictures that show that trait.

During the day, look for examples of your kids living these characteristics out–even the smallest efforts should be rewarded. For example: when you see them being kind to a sibling, go to them and put a sticky note on their clothing with that characteristic written on it. Say specific words of affirmation, “I’m glad to see you waiting patiently for your turn. You were showing self-control.”

Silly Putty Influence
Items needed: Silly Putty and newspaper (cartoons are best)
Knead the Silly Putty, press it down on the newspaper page, and then lift it off to see the comic’s mirror image on the putty. Stretch the putty out to distort the image if you like. Be aware that some newspapers use soy-based inks, which do not transfer the images as well.

Ask:
• How did the image get on the Silly Putty? (It had to be pressed onto it and rubbed in.)
• How is this like you being influenced by others? (Their good or bad habits can rub off on you. If your friends use bad words, you may pick up that habit. If your friends are kind to others, you may learn that habit from them as well.)
• What are your friends influencing you to do?

Read Proverbs 13:20—‘He that walks with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.”