WHO IS THE GREATEST?	PreK-K

Serving Platters
Kids decorate a paper serving plate to create a tray that helps them serve others during mealtimes at home. Kids will remember that Jesus says, “Serve others.”

Spark Resources: 
None

Supplies:
Large, store-bought paper platters from a party store, 9” x 12” (23 cm x 30 cm) 
Markers
Food stickers
Glitter glue

Set Up: 
1.	Make sure you have enough platters for each kid to have one. 
2.	Using dark, block letters on the flat surface of the platter, write, “I can serve others.”

Instructions:
We are going to make serving platters today. A platter is a large plate used to hold food or bring something to the table during mealtimes. When we help people at home, at church, at school, or in our neighborhood, we are being God’s servants because we are serving. What are some ways you help or serve others? Allow time for kids to respond. I am so glad you are helpful servants. Jesus says, “Serve others.

1.	Pass out paper platters to kids, helping them to write their names on the bottom as you do.
2.	Use markers to decorate platters. Trace and color handprints for decoration, add designs, or help the kids add words.
3.	Add sparkle with glitter glue and place food stickers as desired.

These serving platters look great! Take your serving platter home and set it in the kitchen. Before breakfast, lunch, or dinner, fill up your platter with napkins and silverware. Serve others in your family by helping to set the table. Jesus says, “Serve others.”  Your platter says, “I can serve others!” Let’s say it softly and then get louder. Repeat, “I can serve others” a few times, getting louder and louder until it’s a cheer. Explain to parents what the platters are for as they pick up their kids after class.

If you have less time …
Buy smaller paper plates and just use markers or crayons to decorate.
If you have more time …
Paint designs on the paper platters.