Our littlest started crawling a couple weeks ago, which means we now have three kids three & under moving around our house! Yep, we’re busy.
As my girls continue to grow and make more of their own choices, I pray that they make wise ones. I know they won’t always choose the wise thing (I’m still figuring this out too!). But talking about it can help.
Here’s a simple wise/not wise activity idea that can also spark some great conversations:
Pick a movie where the characters do things that are both wise and unwise. (Go ahead and grab some popcorn while you’re at it!) Most Disney movies are FULL of unwise choices—plus a few wise ones too. 😉 We love Disney over here, but I also want my girls to know that those princesses make some pretty poor decisions. (Asking an evil talking octopus for help? Not the brightest move, Ariel.)
As you’re watching, pause when a character makes either a wise or unwise choice and discuss it. Then continue on and do it again. Warning: you might want to give your kids a heads up on what you’re doing to help avoid meltdowns!
So why do this? Kids love stories and are usually more likely to remember something if it’s connected to an engaging story. While the scenarios may not always be real-life, kids can start to more easily see wise vs. unwise choices. Plus, this activity can help them be more aware of what they read and watch—a very good skill to have!
This could also be an opportunity to talk about James 1:5 and how we can ask God for wisdom whenever we need it. He’ll give us the wisdom we need through His word and/or other wise people He’s placed around us. We are made to be wise, and we can do that with God’s help!
Here are a few other activities to help our kids wise up!
Have your child think of an unwise choice they made recently. Then create a story scene by drawing a picture or series of pictures showing them in the same situation but making a wise choice instead! Stick figures are totally fine here, friends! It’s the thought that counts. ;)
Memorize James 1:5 by coming up with a song and/or actions to go along with it.
Print out these Made to Be Wise coloring sheets and talk about examples of wise choices as you color.
