Examples:

• "Prayer Pal check!" during line-up time
• Quick partner prayers before snacks
• "Show your pal you care" moments

Line-up Song:

(Tune: "Row, Row, Row Your Boat")

God's love, God's love,
Helps us walk so nice!
Walking in our line today,
Showing love to Christ!

Clean-up Prayer Song:

(Tune: "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star")

Thank you, God, for helping hands,
Working together as you planned.
Picking up and putting away,
Showing love in work and play.
Thank you, God, for helping hands,
Working together as you planned.

Movement Prayer:

• "God's Love Makes Us Jump!" (action songs)
• "Prayer Pal Dance" (partner movements)
• "Jesus Loves Me" with signs

Hello Song:

Hello, hello, to all my friends,
God's love is big and never ends!
Welcome, welcome, come and see,
God's family is where we're meant to be!

New Friend Welcome:

(Child's name) is here today,
We're so glad you came to play!
God loves you and we do too,
Welcome to our classroom crew!

Transition Welcome Chants:

• "Welcome friends, it's time to..."
• "God's love welcomes everyone..."
• "Open hearts, open arms..."

"Share and Switch" Timer Game

• Set timer for 2 minutes
• Practice gentle switching
• Celebrate kind sharing

"Welcome Wagon" Station

• Special toy-sharing area
• Rotating "sharing hosts"
• Welcoming phrases practice

Share Sticker Charts

• Track kind sharing moments
• Celebrate group success
• Special helper recognition

Daily Responsibilities:

• Watch for friendship needs
• Help with sharing
• Model kind words
• Lead peace songs

Clean-up Peace Song:

Peace begins with helping hands,
Working together in God's plans!

Line-up Peace Chant:

Peace, peace, as we walk,
Gentle steps and loving talk!

Activity Change Song:

Change is coming, that's okay,
Peace helps us through every day!

Special Helper Activities:

• Special helper crown/badge
• Model sharing
• Notice helping moments
• Lead sharing songs
• Give helping reports

Spotting Phrases:

• "I spy someone sharing..."
• "I spy a friend helping..."
• "I spy love in action..."

Celebration Cheers:

• "Hearts united, hearts unite!"
• "God's love shows when we share!"
• "Helper, helper, that's so nice!"

Sharing March:

(Tune: "The Farmer in the Dell")

We share our love today,
We share our love today!
God shows us how to love and share,
We share our love today!

Helper Recognition Song:

(Tune: "London Bridge")

[Child's name] is helping everyone,
Everyone, everyone!
[Child's name] is helping everyone,
God's love shows through!

Unity Band Instructions:

• Rhythm sticks
• Bells
• Shakers

Unity Parade Song:

(Tune: "The More We Get Together")

Our hearts are united,
United in love!
United, united,
God's gifts from above!
With sharing and caring,
And helping each day,
Our hearts are united
In God's special way!

Setup Ideas:

• Simple backdrop (hearts)
• Props:
  • Heart frames
  • Unity signs
  • Helping hands cutouts
• Photo poses:
  • Friend hugs
  • Helping poses
  • Group love circle
• Display captions:
  • "United in Love!"
  • "God's Family Together!"
  • "Hearts Helping Hearts!"

Recognition Activities:

• "Heart Hero" certificates
• Special throne time
• Helper highlight song
• Class celebration cheer

Recognition Song:

(Tune: "Bingo")

We have a special helper here,
Who shows God's love today!
[Spell child's name] is helping us,
[Child's name] is helping us,
[Child's name] is helping us,
And showing God's great love!