# Lesson Plan: The 10 Plagues of Egypt
## Subject: Christian Religious Studies
## Grade Level: Nursery 1
## Duration: 30 minutes
## Topic: The 10 Plagues of Egypt
### Objectives:
- Introduce students to the story of the 10 plagues in the Bible.
- Help students understand the concept of God's power and protection.
- Foster a sense of listening and following instructions through storytelling and activities.
### Materials Needed:
- Children's Bible or Bible storybook with pictures
- Visual aids/posters of the 10 plagues
- Coloring sheets of the 10 plagues
- Crayons or colored pencils
- Stickers or small rewards
### Introduction (5 minutes):
1. Greet the students warmly and have them sit in a circle.
2. Open with a short prayer asking for God's blessing and understanding as we learn about His power.
3. Briefly introduce the story by saying, “Today we are going to learn about a special story from the Bible where God showed His power to help His people, the Israelites.”
### Story Time (10 minutes):
1. Show the children the picture book, pointing to the images as you go along.
2. Tell the story of Moses and the 10 plagues in simple language. Focus on the following key points:
- Moses was sent by God to free the Israelites from slavery in Egypt.
- Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, refused to let them go.
- God sent 10 plagues to show His power and persuade Pharaoh to let the Israelites go.
3. Briefly mention each plague:
- Water turning into blood
- Frogs
- Lice
- Flies
- Livestock disease
- Boils
- Hail
- Locusts
- Darkness
- Death of the firstborn
### Activity (10 minutes):
1. Distribute coloring sheets, each one depicting a different plague.
2. Encourage the children to color their sheets, helping them identify each plague as they work.
3. Move around the room to assist and engage with the children, praising their efforts.
### Discussion and Reinforcement (5 minutes):
1. After the children have finished coloring, gather them back in a circle.
2. Ask them simple questions to reinforce the story:
- "Who did God send to help the Israelites?"
- "How many plagues did God send?"
- "What was the first plague?"
- "Can you name another plague?"
3. Praise them for their responses and clarify any misunderstandings.
### Conclusion (2 minutes):
1. Summarize the lesson by reiterating that God used the plagues to show His power and help His people.
2. Close with a simple prayer thanking God for His power and protection.
### Rewards and Dismissal (3 minutes):
1. Hand out small rewards such as stickers to each child for their participation and good listening.
2. Encourage the children to share the story with their families.
3. Thank the children for their attentiveness and dismiss them.
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Feel free to adjust the lesson plan based on the specific needs and dynamics of your classroom. Make sure to use visual aids and activities that are age-appropriate for the children in Nursery 1.