Dogs

1. Read and discuss the meaning of Genesis 1:26 and Proverbs 12:10.
2. What does “A dog is a man’s best friend” mean?
3. Listen to a story of how a dog helped someone.
4. Discuss how to care for a dog.
5. How can dogs help people?
6. What kind of sounds do dogs make to communicate and what does each sound mean? Take turns making these dog sounds.
7. Identify 10 different breeds of dogs.
8. Make a dog-themed craft.
9. Play a dog-themed game.

Helps

1. Discuss the meanings of the verses in simple terms.
2. Guide the discussion and listen to the kids’ ideas.
3. Choose an age-appropriate story to tell or read.
4. Discuss the need for shelter, food, water, exercise, bathing, good health, etc.
5. They can be helpful for use as guard dogs, companions, medical alert, and seeing eye dogs.
6. Discuss sounds such as barking, whining, and growling.
7. Search the Internet for dog breeds.
8. Search the Internet for dog-themed craft projects.
9. Search the Internet for dog-themed games.

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