Preparation:
Depending on the age of the children, you may want to draw the picture on the pillowcase and have them color it in. Older children can do the entire project by themselves. Insert the piece of cardboard into the pillowcase; this will keep the marker from going through to the other side of the pillow. You may want to have the children practice their designs a blank sheet of paper first.

What you will do:
Give each of the children in your class a pillowcase (and cardboard insert). On one side, have the children draw a large picture of a smiling sunrise. Help them write the words, "Rise and shine, give God the glory, glory, children of the Lord" around the smiling sunrise.

Once complete, flip the pillowcase over and let them draw a picture of a rainbow. Help the children write, "Watch over me as I sleep, sweet Lord Jesus."

What you will say:
Each morning when you wake up, turn your pillow over to the side that says "Rise and shine, give God the glory, glory, children of the Lord." This will remind us to give God thanks each day. When you get ready to go to sleep turn the pillow over to the side that says, "Watch over me as I sleep, sweet Lord Jesus." with God watching us, we will know that we will have a good night's sleep.