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Christian Character Series
'Why Words Matter'

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Everything you need in one bundle—five connected lessons that help pre-teens understand the power of their words, how their speech affects others, and how to use their voice in a way that honours God.

✔ All 5 complete lessons
✔ Progressive, connected teaching
✔ Activities + discussion questions
✔ Parent/teacher cheat sheets
✔ Low-prep structure that fits real life
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Cover page for Why Words Matter – Series for Preteens. The image shows four preteens gathered around a table in discussion, surrounded by speech bubbles, communication symbols, and a reminder to pause, think, and choose words carefully.

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Lesson 1

Why Words Matter
– The Power of Words –

Lesson 2

Why Words Matter
– Taming the Tongue –

Lesson 3

Why Words Matter
– Gossip vs Truth –

Lesson 4

Why Words Matter
– Speaking Life –

Lesson 5

Why Words Matter
– Listening for Wisdom –

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Real pages from the lessons so that you know exactly what you’re getting.
Here are the Front Covers from the first three lessons

Cover page for Why Words Matter: The Power of Words, Lesson 1 for preteens. The image shows two trees—one unhealthy and one flourishing with fruit—above a group of preteens engaged in thoughtful conversation, illustrating how words can harm or help others.
Cover page for Why Words Matter: Taming the Tongue, Lesson 2 for preteens. The image shows young people reflecting on their words, speech bubbles, a reminder to stop, think, and choose, and symbols representing the impact of self-control in communication.
Cover page for Why Words Matter: Gossip vs Truth, Lesson 3 for preteens. The image shows children whispering to one another, speech bubbles, classroom supplies, and colorful graphics emphasizing the difference between gossip and truthful communication.

Here are some sample pages of the five lessons in this Series

Lesson 1

Why Words Matter
- The Power of Words -

Table of Contents

  • The Cover Page
  • B/W Cover for coloring in
  • Ice-Breaker
  • Bible Discovery
  • Discussion & Application
  • A Craft
  • Optional Extras
  • Teacher Hints and Tips
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Coloring page cover for Why Words Matter: The Power of Words, Lesson 1 for preteens. The illustration shows two contrasting trees—one struggling and one full of fruit—above a group of preteens engaged in a thoughtful discussion about communication and relationships.
Ice-breaker activity page titled Sticky Words for preteens. The page shows a group of students in discussion, illustrating how positive and negative words can stay with people and influence how they see themselves and others.

Lesson 2

Why Words Matter
- Taming the Tongue -

Table of Contents

  • The Cover Page
  • B/W Cover for coloring in
  • Ice-Breaker
  • Bible Discovery
  • Discussion & Application
  • A Craft
  • Optional Extras
  • Teacher Hints and Tips
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Coloring page cover for Why Words Matter: Taming the Tongue, Lesson 2 for preteens. The page features young people reflecting on communication, speech bubbles, a stop-think-choose reminder, and symbols representing the importance of controlling words.
Bible Discovery worksheet for Taming the Tongue featuring James 3, discussion questions, and illustrations showing how words can influence people positively or negatively.

Lesson 3

Why Words Matter
- Gossip vs Truth -

Table of Contents

  • The Cover Page
  • B/W Cover for coloring in
  • Ice-Breaker
  • Bible Discovery
  • Discussion & Application
  • A Craft
  • Optional Extras
  • Teacher Hints and Tips
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Coloring page cover for Why Words Matter: Gossip vs Truth, Lesson 3 for preteens. The page shows children whispering, speech bubbles, hearts, classroom supplies, and illustrations that encourage truthful and kind communication.
Discussion and Application worksheet for Gossip vs Truth featuring conversation prompts, real-life gossip scenarios, a whispering illustration, and activities that help preteens choose truth, kindness, and integrity.

Lesson 4

Why Words Matter
- Speaking Life -

Table of Contents

  • The Cover Page
  • B/W Cover for coloring in
  • Ice-Breaker
  • Bible Discovery
  • Discussion & Application
  • A Craft
  • Optional Extras
  • Teacher Hints and Tips
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Coloring page cover for Why Words Matter: Speaking Life, Lesson 4 for preteens. The page features encouraging words growing from a plant, a Bible, hearts, and classroom items that highlight the power of positive and life-giving speech.
Craft activity page for Words That Grow featuring a paper plant with encouraging phrases on its leaves, along with instructions for creating a kindness-themed growth plant craft.

Lesson 5

Why Words Matter
- Listening for Wisdom -

Table of Contents

  • The Cover Page
  • B/W Cover for coloring in
  • Ice-Breaker
  • Bible Discovery
  • Discussion & Application
  • A Craft
  • Optional Extras
  • Teacher Hints and Tips
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Black-and-white coloring cover page for Why Words Matter: Listening for Wisdom, Lesson 5 for preteens. The page features two students engaged in conversation, speech bubbles, classroom desks, a reminder to pause and listen before speaking, and a Bible verse about understanding and wise communication.
Teacher guidance page for Why Words Matter: Listening for Wisdom, Lesson 5 for preteens. The page contains teaching notes about active listening, understanding before responding, avoiding interruptions, building listening habits, guiding discussions, and helping students grow in wisdom and healthy relationships.