THE PUZZLE PIECE
DIVINE BELONGING
I am important to God.
SEED THOUGHT
Every child is a piece in God’s great picture.
Your piece is special—no one else’s fits in your place.
When you tell the truth, you help your piece fit just right.
When you are loving, you help others’ pieces shine.
When you grow and learn, the whole picture becomes more beautiful.
God made you on purpose and for a purpose.
STORY SEEDS
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The Invisible String by Patrice Karst –
on unseen connection and belonging. -
You Are Special by Max Lucado –
divine worth beyond judgment. -
I Am Enough by Grace Byers –
confidence rooted in creation. -
The OK Book by Amy Krouse Rosenthal –
growth through imperfection. -
Each Kindness by Jacqueline Woodson – remembrance that small acts reveal inner value.
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Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon – by Patty Lovell -
being proud of who you are -
The Tiny Seed – by Eric Carle -
how we grow in our own time -
The Ugly Duckling – by Hans Christian Andersen - becoming who you were meant to be
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Story of Esther –
a girl who used her courage and unique place to bless others -
Tilly the Turtle: I Am Important to God -
StorySeeds original
Reflection Questions:
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“What made this person or animal special?"
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"How did they use their gifts to help others?”
MUSIC MOMENTS
FINGER PLAY
1.“God made my hands, my feet, my face,”
→ touch hands, tap feet, point to face
2.“Each one fits a special place.”
→ hold up one hand like a puzzle piece and press it
gently into the other palm
3.“Piece by piece His picture grows,”
→ link fingertips together like connecting
puzzle parts
4.“I am one He loves and knows.”
→ cross hands over heart
5.“When I’m kind and tell what’s true,”
→ nod head; touch lips then heart
6.“My piece helps others fit in too.”
→ reach hands out, link fingers with
neighbor or imaginary friend
7.“God made me to shine my part—”
→ open arms wide like a sunburst
8.“A puzzle piece within His heart.”
→ draw a heart in the air, end with hands
folded or on heart
NATURE NOTEBOOK
Puzzle Hunt Walk
Supplies: family or child photo, scissors, clipboard, small bag, pen or marker, tape
Print a photo of your child or your family. Cut the picture into 6–8 puzzle pieces.
Write one word on each piece that describes the person or family member shown — for example: kind, brave, helper, funny, prayerful, loved.
Hide the pieces along a short outdoor walk or around your yard.
As each piece is found, tape it to the clipboard and read the word aloud.
When the puzzle is complete, say:
“Every piece matters. When we are together, we make a whole family.
God’s big family is like this too—each child of God is important and has a purpose.
”
CREATION CORNER
Fingerprints of Creation
Supplies: Washable stamp pad or paint, paper, markers
1. Press a finger or thumb onto the stamp pad and make fingerprints on the paper.
2. Use markers to turn them into animals, flowers, or smiling people (you can find “Ed Emberley fingerprint art” examples online).
3. Talk about how every fingerprint is different—no one else has one just like yours.
Say together:
“God made my hands special. Jesus used His hands to bless and to build,
and I can use mine to create goodness, kindness, and love.”
FAMILY REFLECTION
“Love Myself and Others”: Sit in a circle with small mirrors. Let each child look at their face and say one thing they
love about how God made them. Trace each person’s hand and decorate it. Talk about how those hands can help, comfort, and bless others.
“All About Me” Collage: Provide paper, magazines, or drawings. Children glue their favorite colors, foods, and activities to make a picture of who they are. Display the collages and say: “We celebrate our differences because Heavenly Father made each of us unique.”
“We Celebrate Our Differences”: Make a “Me” poster for each child, adding words and pictures that describe their special talents. Hang them where everyone can see, and end by singing “A Special Place.”
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When do you feel loved by God?
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What is something special about you?
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How can you help someone else feel like they belong?
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When you look in a mirror, what good thing can you say about yourself?