Mrs. Fryer's Classroom

These are links to Kids' Sunday School lessons I'm teaching or have taught at Caldwell Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, NC.

February 15, 2026 - Children's Activism

Summary: Today’s Sunday School lesson, titled "Activism - Students Take Action After Hearing Couple's Honeymoon Story," connects our Black History Month focus with the biblical call to put our faith into action. Students will hear the story of the Caldwells, a Black couple who were victims of racial injustice 60 years ago when they were denied a honeymoon stay at a resort. This narrative highlights how a group of fifth graders practiced "Good Citizenship" by advocating for the couple, eventually securing them a "honeymoon redo" through their letters and activism. By exploring the pillars of Caring and Citizenship, we will teach our children that "the time is always right to do what is right" and that even young people can "protect the safety and rights of others". Our goal is to inspire them to see compassion as a catalyst for social justice, showing that their voices can truly make a difference in their communities.

Lesson Slides

Activism - Students Take Action After Hearing Couple's Honeymoon Story.pptx

Video: "Activism - Students take action after hearing couple's honeymoon story" (3 min))

February 8, 2026 - The Children's March

The Foundation

Bible Verse: 1 Timothy 4:12

"Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity."

The Connection: Explain that the children in Birmingham didn't wait for permission to be leaders; they were the example that changed the world.

Children's March Video

Children's March Edited.mp4

This 26 minute video is an excerpt of the longer documentary, "The Children's March | 1963." (41 minutes) This edited version may be more appropriate for younger children, ages 7 - 13.

Timeline: The Children's March in Birmingham, Alabama

This timeline graphic (created with Canva and Gemini) is available on Google Drive.

Lesson Activities

Main Activity: "My Voice, My Message" (Ages 7–10)

The children in the march carried signs that simply said "It's Time" or shared their desire for "Equal Rights".

The Task: Have the students design their own protest signs. Ask them: "If you saw something unfair in our world today, what would your sign say to help people understand?"

The Discussion: Focus on the idea that "protesting" is a way of telling a difficult truth in public so that things can change for the better.

Alternate Activity: "Helping Hands" (Ages 5–6)

If the footage of fire hoses or jail feels too heavy for the youngest students, focus on the "Marching Feet" and "Helping Hands" aspect.

The Activity: Have the children trace their feet or hands on paper. Inside, they can draw or write one way they can be "brave" or "kind" to someone who is being treated unfairly.

The Message: "Even small feet can march toward fairness."