When someone we love is far away, we really miss them. We think about them all the time and try and keep in touch by calling, writing to them and getting excited about the day when they'll be back! This is how our love for Imam should be. Imam loves us to talk to him. He prays to Allah for us and all of creation and is always there when you call him. Whenever we need help or are in trouble, we must ask Allah through Imam. We can even write him a special letter!
Activity:
Help children build a special relationship with Imam Mahdi by writing in a journal every Friday a good deed they have done in the week that would make Imam happy. They could also write any other thoughts in conversation to him.
See also: Letters to my Imam Journal by Buzz Ideazz