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Love/Forgiveness

Using song "Love Grows One by One" and real life examples to learn about love

Month 4 · Activity 13 ·   Character Traits  

Instructions

  • Listen to the song “Love Grows One by One” by Priscilla Herdman or watch video here
  • Look for opportunities to show love for others with child - share a toy, make a gift, give a hug, draw a picture, make a phone call to a loved one, etc...
  • Select a day and together at bedtime write down ways the child showed love
  • Song "Loves Grows One by One"  or video can also be used in Month 4 Activity 20

Simplify

Encourage child to join in with singing the refrain in "Love Grows One by One"

REFRAIN

Love grows one by one

Two by two and four by four

Love grows round like a circle

And comes back knocking at your front door.

Extend

QUESTIONS FOR CHILD

What does love mean to you?

Can you name some people who you love and who love you? 

Materials

  • Motor Skills
  • Social Skills
  • Problem Solving Skills