Did you know that ANYONE can be a leader?
That’s right. EVEN YOU.
Actually, especially you, because you are unique and because God has a great work for you to do.
So let’s share with each other who we are.
I’ll go first.
I am also a wife and mother. I’m Natalee and Deklan’s mom.
(I’m also mom to two Juniors (Parker and Lillee) and two Seniors (Emilee and Kiralee).
I love to learn. My favorite things to learn about are Jesus Christ and His gospel and doctrine, people, and the world around us. I love to read and write and plan, and I really love to sing folk songs and hymns. They bring me so much JOY!
In fact, folk songs was one way that I am a leader. For four years, I led a group of families in a folk song each week; we learned a new folk song every month. Maybe this week I’ll teach you this one!
(Next month I’m going to tell you why I included my full name at the beginning of my bio. VanCoin for every Rookie who remembers my middle name!)
Project/Presentation: Who Are You?
This week it will be your turn to introduce yourself. Who are you? What makes you a leader? (That basically means, where do you lead right now? It is at home when you remind mom to brush your teeth? Maybe it’s with your friends when you choose to share. Ask Mom and Dad what makes you a leader; they can help you.) We’ll be talking about how leaders come in all shapes and sizes, with different gifts and talents–What are your gifts and talents?
This week I invite you to create something that you can share with the class that introduces us to who you are.
- Maybe you draw a self portrait
- Or you choose to make a collage of your favorite things.
- Perhaps dressing up like your favorite animal because you LOVE animals sounds like a fun way to introduce yourself.
- Maybe you choose a favorite book character to dress up like or draw instead.
- Maybe you make a collage of words that describe you or write a list
- You could write an acrostic poem using one of your names
- And it could be that you just want to talk about yourself to us.
All of these are great options–Pick your favorite! We simply want to get to know more about you (especially me, because I’m new this year).
In your presentation to us, try to include these THREE things:
- Your Name
- One of your FAVORITES (book, color, animal, toy, etc.)
- One of your gifts or talents
Bring Your Favorite Fruit!
One of your unique traits are your individual taste preferences. We are going to show how ALL individuals matter with an activity that involves FOOD. Specifically YOUR FAVORITE FRUIT. Ask your mom to send you with your favorite fruit. (Mom’s if it’s easier, send me your child’s favorite fruit and I will pick it up for you.)
Videos: What Is a Leader?
This week we are going to discover WHAT a leader is, so to get you a little ready, please watch these short videos. They are both under 2 minutes long.
Listen: My Own Super Hero
Leaders are Super Heroes. You are a leader. Therefore, YOU ARE A SUPER HERO!
Listen to the truths in this song.
Copy/Write
Copy this quotation in your best handwriting:
“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” – Oscar Wilde
Extra VanCoins if you memorize it!
I’m excited to learn with you this week!
-Kaylee
Here’s a LINK to the checklist for homework this week.
