Object: A crown, a vase of flowers, a gold cup, a pile of money, candy, and a small prize for each child (lollypop, balloon, tootsie roll, etc.)

Lesson: I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

Good morning, boys and girls. Look at all of these good things I have with me today. A crown, money, flowers, candy -- what do you suppose all of these things are for? (Let them answer.) Well, these are all prizes. What is a prize? Can anyone tell me? (Let them answer.) Yes. A prize is something you win. Can you think of anyone who would ever win a crown for a prize? (Let them answer.) That's right. The young lady who wins the title of "Miss America" receives a crown for her he…