Fruit of the Spirit Lunchbox Notes

Each note names one fruit of the Spirit and gives your child one small way to live it out at school today.

24 notes · 8 per page3.75 × 2.5 inUS Letter PDF

Tap a note to reveal the second line. In the PDF, answers print upside down so nobody peeks.

All 24 notes

Note 1Today's fruit: LOVEHelp someone without being asked.

Note 2Today's fruit: JOYFind one thing to laugh about.

Note 3Today's fruit: PEACETake three slow breaths before you react.

Note 4Today's fruit: LONGSUFFERINGBe patient with someone who's slow.

Note 5Today's fruit: GENTLENESSUse a soft voice when you're upset.

Note 6Today's fruit: GOODNESSDo the right thing, even if no one sees.

Note 7Today's fruit: FAITHSay a tiny prayer before a test.

Note 8Today's fruit: MEEKNESSLet someone else go first.

Note 9Today's fruit: TEMPERANCEWait your turn without complaining.

Note 10LOVE in action:Invite someone to play.

Note 11JOY in action:Thank your teacher today.

Note 12PEACE in action:Help two friends stop arguing.

Note 13PATIENCE in action:Raise your hand and wait.

Note 14GENTLENESS in action:Be careful with someone's things.

Note 15GOODNESS in action:Pick up litter you didn't drop.

Note 16FAITH in action:Remember God is with you at school.

Note 17MEEKNESS in action:Say “you were right”.

Note 18SELF-CONTROL in action:Save the last cookie for later.

Note 19“The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace…”Galatians 5:22

Note 20“…longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith…”Galatians 5:22

Note 21“…meekness, temperance…”Galatians 5:23

Note 22Which fruit did you see today?Tell me after school!

Note 23“I am fearfully and wonderfully made.”Psalm 139:14

Note 24“A friend loveth at all times.”Proverbs 17:17

How do I print lunchbox notes?

Download the PDF and print at 100% (Actual size). Each page has eight notes. Cut along the dashed lines.

Can teachers use these in class?

Yes. They're free for classroom and church use, and work as morning-message or desk notes too.

Are these jokes kid-friendly?

Yes. Every note is clean and written for school-age kids.