Fruit of the Spirit Kindness Lesson + FREE PRINTABLE
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This FREE done-for-you lesson guide includes discussion scripts, an engaging song, a captivating video lesson, a hands-on activity, and a challenge to live out “kindness” in real life.
The best part is that it uses materials you already have at home! No need to buy anything extra!
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Supplies: Fruit of the Spirit Kindness
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This lesson about the Fruit of the Spirit Kindness requires very few materials.
- The Beginner’s Bible or Any Bible
- Free Printable (below)
- Access to YouTube
- Scarves or Play Silks (optional)
In order to have this lesson prepared before your child wakes up, check out this simple morning routine that revitalized my life!
These lessons are designed to go in order. If you missed it, start by teaching the first Fruit of the Spirit Love.
Kid’s Lesson: Fruit of the Spirit Kindness
In Galatians 5:22, Paul explains that if we love Jesus and try to be like him, the Holy Spirit produces fruit within us.
He states, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” (Galatians 5:22 CEB)
This kids lesson about the Fruit of the Spirit Kindness includes:
- Discussion Scripts – No need to stumble through teaching your little ones
- Song – A whole-body experience
- Bible Story – What does the Bible say about the Fruit of the Spirit Kindness?
- Hands-On Activity – Put it into practice
- 5-Minute Family Devotional Video (Created by Minno Kids) – Summarize and Review
- Challenge – How can we live out the Fruit of the Spirit Kindness this week?
Let us nurture our children’s young hearts with this comprehensive kids lesson on the Fruit of the Spirit Kindness!
Introduce the Fruit of the Spirit Kindness
The scripts throughout this lesson are italicized and in quotations. Feel free to adapt as needed.
“Today, we will learn more about the Fruit of the Spirit. Before we dive into the next fruit, what do we already know about the Fruit of the Spirit? Who do they come from? How do we get them?
Help them recall this truth: When we love Jesus and try to be like him, the Holy Spirit produces fruit within us. It is called the Fruit of the Spirit because each fruit comes from the Holy Spirit.
Show the Fruit of the Spirit Printable (grab the download above), and label each Fruit of the Spirit that we’ve already covered.
“Now, can you guess which fruit is next?”
Read Galatians 5:22, and tell them to listen for which fruit comes after “patience”.
“The next fruit is the Fruit of the Spirit Kindness! But what does kindness mean? What does it look like to be kind to someone?”
“Kindness is doing or saying something that makes others feel happy or loved. So, when you share toys, help a friend, or compliment someone, that’s being kind! It’s like sprinkling God’s love everywhere you go.”
“I think we should be kindness superheroes this week. What do you think? Are you ready for some kindness adventures?”
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Sing a Song
“Let’s start by singing about the Fruit of the Spirit Kindness. Stand up with me, and let’s move our bodies!”
Grab some scarves or play silks and dance to the song [Kids Worship] Give a Little Kindness.
Read a Bible Story (Fruit of the Spirit Kindness)
Let’s turn this Bible story into a full blown lesson!
Open your Beginner’s Bible to page 379 (the story of The Good Samaritan). If you don’t have this Bible, you can read it from this link Luke 10:25-37, or use another Bible.
Before reading the story, look at the pictures with your child and encourage them to make predictions: “What do you think this story is about? How do you think this story relates to the Fruit of the Spirit Kindness?”
Then read it, and ask your child predictive questions throughout: “What do you think will happen next? If they do that, what might happen? What would you do? “
Relate it back to the Fruit of the Spirit Kindness: “This story is about a kind man who helped someone in trouble. We call him the Good Samaritan.”
“Just like in this story, we are like little helpers. So, if we see a friend who needs help or feels sad, Jesus wants us to be like the Good Samaritan and lend a helping hand. We can share our toys, give comforting hugs, or say kind words to make them feel better.”
“Just like the Good Samaritan showed kindness to someone who needed it, we can show kindness to our friends and family with the help of the Fruit of the Spirit Kindness.”
Hands-On Activity
“Today, we are going to think of a way that we can surprise a family member or friend with a random act of kindness. It’ll be our first top-secret mission as Fruit of the Spirit Kindness superheroes!”
Brainstorm random acts of kindness together. Here are some ideas to get you started:
- Draw a picture for someone
- Share toys
- Help with chores
- Give a hug
- Make a thank you card
- Compliment someone
- Plant a flower
- Share snacks
- Read a story to a younger sibling
- Pick up trash
Help your child think of something they can do for someone today.
Watch a Video Lesson
“Now, let’s check out this video about the Fruit of the Spirit Kindness.”
After the short lesson, there are discussion questions and a prayer.
Challenge: How Can We Live Out the Fruit of the Spirit Kindness?
“This week, our special job is to be kindness superheroes because of the Fruit of the Spirit Kindness.”
“Remember, kindness is doing or saying something that makes others feel happy or loved.”
“So, this week we have two more top-secret missions, two more random acts of kindness. Are you up for the challenge? Let’s do this!”
And that’s it for the Fruit of the Spirit Kindness!
Wondering what else you can do to teach your child about Jesus? Raising godly children requires a multifaceted approach. Check out this guide to raising godly children for more ideas!
