CONVERSATION
STARTERS for the family
SITUATION CARDS
FIRST-SECOND GRADE
1 Dilemma: What if your friend asks you to say a bad word?
Response: Tell your friend that the Bible says, “Let there be no dirty talk…but instead
let there be thanksgiving” (Ephesians 5:4). Instead of saying ugly things, encourage
your friend to talk about the good things God has done for you both. We are supposed
to build each other up and think about things that are lovely (see Ephesians 5: 19 and
Philippians 4:8).
Discuss: What are lovely things you can talk about? What are things you are thankful
for? How does that build each other up? Pray that God will help us to be thankful and
not have dirty mouths.
CONVERSATION
STARTERS for the family
SITUATION CARDS
FIRST-SECOND GRADE
2 Dilemma: You and a friend or sibling gets in a fight. You want to yell or hit, but is that
the right thing to do?
Response: Jesus said in Luke 6:27, “Love your enemies.” Your friend or sibling is not
your enemy, but you might feel like it right now. So, the right thing to do is to show
them love by not saying mean things or being hurtful. If your friend or sibling has
done you wrong, Jesus says to “Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful” (verse
36). That means, don’t try to get even, but forgive them and be kind to them.
Discuss: Have you been in a situation like this recently? How can you show love when
you are upset? Is it hard to not get even and to forgive? Pray that God will help us to
love others and be merciful.
CONVERSATION
STARTERS for the family
SITUATION CARDS
FIRST-SECOND GRADE
3 Dilemma: You feel worried about mean kids at school, or your mom or dad having to
go far away for work, or other example that fits your child’s concerns. What should
you do?
Response: When you feel like being worried, remember that Jesus said “Do not
worry…You heavenly Father knows what you need” (Matthew 6:25). God will take
care of you, your family, and any situation that you are in. So, instead of being worried,
thank God for all the ways He has already taken care of you, for knowing what you
need now, and for His promise to take of all your needs (see also Philippians 4:6).
Discuss: What are some things you worry about? How does it feel to worry? What
are things you can remember to be thankful for instead of worrying? Pray that God
will help us to not worry and to be thankful.
CONVERSATION
STARTERS for the family
SITUATION CARDS
FIRST-SECOND GRADE
4 Dilemma: You have done something very wrong and have run away and hid because
you are afraid of getting in trouble. Was that the best thing to do?
Response: It can be scary to admit that you lied, or hit a sister, or broke your mom’s
favorite coffee mug, or did something else wrong. But you should be brave and tell
the truth. The book of Proverbs chapter 28 verse 13 says, “Whoever conceals his
transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain
mercy.” What that means is, it will be harder for you if you hide your sins than if you
tell the truth. And when you say you are sorry, you will be shown forgiveness.
Discuss: Have you ever tried to hide sin before? Ask God to give us courage to
confess our sins, and thank Him for His mercy.