Object to GO!

If you don’t have a watering can, make a copy of the Watering Can Image in color or black and white. If using the image, you will not need the table, bowl, or towel.

Place the bowl on the table. Hold up the watering can or image and discuss using the questions and comments below. Adjust the dialogue accordingly if only using the image.

● Stand up if you have ever seen something like this. Children respond.

● Shake the can. Did you hear that? What do you think is inside? Water.

● Let’s see what’s inside. Pour some water into the bowl.

● It is water! That’s why it is called a watering can.

● In the video, Miss Tina uses a watering can to pour water on something. What do you think it is, a seed, a tree, or a flower? Children respond.

● Let’s watch our video to find out the answer.

Play Video (Kindness is No Joke)

Kindness is No Joke

Optional Discussion:

● What was Miss Tina surprised to hear Gizmo doing? Talking to the plants.

● What was Gizmo saying to the plants? Kind things.

● What happened when Gizmo said kind things to a plant named Moira? A flower bloomed (yellow rose).

● What did Gizmo think might happen if people were treated with kindness like plants? Flowers would grow from their ears or noses.

● What did Miss Tina say happens when you say something kind to someone? They can feel happier. They can feel better and look brighter.

● What can happen when you say something mean or unkind to someone? It can make them feel bad, unhappy, or sad and tear them down.

● Please stand to your feet if you guessed Miss Tina used the watering can to water a flower. Children respond.

Miss Tina told us that we can build people up to help them feel good or use unkind words and actions to tear them down and make them feel unhappy or sad—just like in the game we played. Let’s choose to treat others with love and kindness and build people up, not tear them down! Remember, God forgave us, so we’re able to give kindness to everybody!