Holding Grudges Lesson for Teens

I am happy to have a guest writer for this post and she is my daughter! While I have taught all ages, I prefer early elementary. She prefers Teens. The Bible lesson in this post was designed to teach teenagers about how a grudge can hold us down in our Christian walk and the importance of forgiveness.

 

 These posters were drawn to represent the weight of a grudge.

As part of the Holding Grudges lesson plan, the students will draw a visual representation in groups of what carrying around a grudge is like. This visualization allows the students to see and articulate why being a Christian can be difficult if you do not forgive. Take a look at the sample drawings.

This poster represents some of the causes of a grudge and shows the emotion that comes with grudges.

The students were given 5 minutes to draw and a minute to present each. They enjoyed the opportunity to work collaboratively and express themselves artistically.

This poster represents how broken a heart can be from a grudge.

The storm shows the dangers of a grudge.

I purchased the Post It Easel Pads at my local store. This is what I used and will help you know what to look for. (Some stores carry a generic set.)

As a freebie for reading this post, and that you will only find here, I created a document for teachers to use who do not have access to poster paper for the Grudges lesson. Instead, they can have their students complete the drawing activity as individuals and even collect them at the end of class and post the student work on a bulletin board in the classroom. Click here to print it.

About me:

Hello! My name is Danielle Ringold. You may recognize the children in the picture because my mom is Debbie Jackson, the owner of the Bible Fun for Kids website. 

My lessons are just as engaging and fun as my mom’s, but they are geared towards teenagers.

Growing up I saw my mom’s passion for teaching elementary Bible classes and the older I got, the more I realized that I had that same teaching passion. However, my passion belongs to the upper grades.

I graduated from Freed-Hardeman University in Tennessee, and I have a Bachelor of Arts in History and a Master of Arts in Education.  I have taught 4 years in public education at the middle school level and was blessed with the opportunity to work with the state department this year to share best practices at struggling schools. I was given this opportunity due to the performance of my own students and it has been life changing. After some thought I realized that I should begin using my talents to help others spread the Word. It is my goal that the lesson plans I create will support you in providing a highly engaging atmosphere for your teen Bible school students.

For more information about me, please view these websites:

 http://www.uu.edu/centers/edpractice/students/stories/maed-graduate-appointed-to-tennessees-reward-schools-ambassador-program.html

https://news.tn.gov/node/9961