Note to parent or teacher: Here is a 20- to 30-minute lesson plan that highlights the following lesson objective: “Learn that God creates each person with unique talents and looks, and to be grateful for God’s creation of oneself." (Character Building: Values and Virtues: Contentment-1d)

Read “Puppendorf: ‘Mitten Hands.’”

Memorize Psalm 139:14, “I will praise You; for I am wonderfully made” (paraphrased).

Read “The Tree that Wanted to See the World” and then use this supplement for further discussion on the story.

Read “Rejoice in How God Has Made You.” Encourage the children to pray the prayer included in this article, and then take time to write down a list of the positive characteristics God has created them with.

Additional material:

• Listen to “A Donkey’s Tale.”
• For older children, see “Level 2 Lesson Plan: Mastering Emotions—Comparing.”