b'C L A S S R O O M I D E A PRINT COPIES FOR CLASS: SMP.ORG/ASPIREVOL2A Moment to Reflect & PrayAs we begin a new school year, let us reflect on our experiences of sheltering at home and distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.Let us close together in prayer:Use these discussion prompts as conversation starters for you and your class.Bring closure to your discussion with the prayer on the following page.Creator God,1 What were the struggles of sheltering at home and finishing the school yearWe ask you to bless each of us as we continue to make sense away from school? How might these struggles be considered grieving? of our experiences of sheltering at home and being away from school and one another. Please give us the wisdom to continue to grow from these experiences. 2 What was the most challenging part for you?Let us give thanks for all those who sacrificed so much for the wellness of others.3 What were some positive things that happened as a result of sheltering Let us pray for those who suffered and died during this pandemic.at home?Let us lift up those in our communities, nation, and world who gave us hope.4 Can you name something you are grateful for? Let us remember we are a global family, united in love.Bless us as we enter this new school year, may we never take for 5 What are you most looking forward to as this new school year begins? granted the blessing of being together.Amen.38 AspireVolume 2//Fall 2020 Subscribe today! smp.org/aspire CLASSROOM IDEA 39'