In His Presence

A Lesson for Religion using Sand Dollars

My sister has a degree in Early Childhood Education. She came across this short poem that she is going to use for my niece to bring in for both 5th grade classes at the Catholic school she attends for Easter along with a sand dollar. It can be used for Easter time, Christmas time or anytime you are wanting to teach on Jesus for children of all ages.

The poem goes as follows:

There's a pretty legend

     That I would like to tell

Of the birth and death of Jesus

     Found in this lowly shell.

     If you examine closely,

You'll see that you find here

     Four nail holes and a fifth one

Made by a Roman's spear.

On one side; the Easter lily.

     Its center is the star

That appeared unto the sheperds

     And led them from afar.

The Christmas poinsettia

     Etched on the other side

Reminds us of His birthday,

     Our happy Christmastide.

Now break the center open,

     And here you will release

The five doves awaiting

     To spread good will and peace.

This simple little symbol

     Christ left for you and me

To help us spread His gospel

     Through all eternity.

                           ~Author Unknown.

My sister found this Sand Dollar poem from Zonderkidz.  Their website is www.zonderkidz.com  It was just something so very simple and yet it was touching to my heart.

~Blessings and prayers.