Lesson Title:

“Sharing God’s Fruit” – A Lesson on the Fruit of the Spirit and Serving Others

Grade Level:

PreK & Kindergarten

Time Duration:

45–60 minutes

Lesson Focus:

Understanding the Fruit of the Spirit and applying it by doing a kind act for others.

Key Bible Verse:

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.”

— Galatians 5:22–23

GANAG Structure

G – Goal

• Students will identify at least one “fruit” of the Spirit.

• Students will understand that God wants us to show His love to others through kind actions.

• Students will participate in a community service project by decorating a fruit-shaped plushie to give away.

A – Access Prior Knowledge

 (5–7 minutes)

Activity: Fruit Basket Brainstorm

• Show real or felt fruits (apple, banana, grape, etc.).

• Ask: “What do fruits do? How do they help us?”

• Transition: “The Bible talks about a different kind of fruit… not the kind you eat, but the kind that grows in our hearts when we love Jesus.”

N – New Information

 (10–12 minutes)

Mini-Lesson: The Fruit of the Spirit

• Show a colorful chart or use a simple song/video about the Fruit of the Spirit (optional: “Fruit of the Spirit Song”).

• Briefly explain each fruit with gestures or visuals:
  
  

  • Love – hugging

  • Joy – big smile

  • Peace – quiet hands

  • Patience – waiting in line

  • Kindness – helping a friend

  • Goodness – making right choices

  • Faithfulness – keeping promises

  • Gentleness – soft touches

  • Self-control – saying no to wrong things

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Anchor Scripture Reading (visual Bible):

Use a picture Bible or a teacher-led short paraphrase of Galatians 5:22–23.

A – Apply the Learning

 (25–30 minutes)

Activity: Plushie Decorating – Sharing God’s Fruit

• Each child receives a fruit-shaped plushie (pre-cut felt, foam, or pre-made).

• Provide decorations: googly eyes, fabric markers, stickers, ribbons, etc.

• Prompt: “Let’s make a special fruit plushie that shows one fruit of the Spirit that you want to share with another child!”

Optional:

• Children can choose a word (Joy, Love, Peace, etc.) to add on a tag or sticker.

• Write a small note or prayer (guided/dictated to teacher) to attach to the plushie.

Teacher prompts during crafting:

• “Who do you think will get your fruit?”

• “How do you think they’ll feel?”

• “What fruit of the Spirit do you want to share today?”

G – Generalize the Learning

 (5–7 minutes)

Circle Reflection: “I Can Share God’s Fruit”

• Sit in a circle and let children share:
  
  

  • “I made a [banana] and I want to share [kindness] with someone who feels sad.”

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• Emphasize: “We can serve others and make them smile by showing them God’s love.”

G – Goal Revisited

 (Closure – 5 minutes)

Prayer + Blessing Over the Plushies

• Pray together for the children who will receive the plushies.

• Encourage the kids: “You are little, but God can use you in big ways to spread His love!”

Materials Needed

• Fruit-shaped plushies or materials to create them (felt, fabric, pre-made forms)

• Decorating supplies: markers, stickers, glue, ribbons, googly eyes, etc.

• Printed mini verse cards or tags

• Chart or visuals for Fruit of the Spirit