**Lesson Plan for Christian Religious Studies for Nursery 2**
**Topic:** Healing Blind Bartimaeus
**Age Group:** Nursery 2 (Ages 4-5)
**Duration:** 30 minutes
**Objectives:**
- To introduce the story of Jesus healing Blind Bartimaeus.
- To help students understand the concept of faith and compassion.
- To engage students in activities that reinforce the lesson.
**Materials Needed:**
- Children's Bible or a simplified Bible storybook
- Visual aids (pictures or puppets of Jesus, Bartimaeus, disciples, and the crowd)
- Coloring pages depicting the story
- Crayons or coloring pencils
- Stickers
- Simple props (optional: handmade blindfolds for role-playing)
- A short faith-themed song related to the story
**Lesson Outline:**
1. **Introduction (5 minutes)**
- Greet the students warmly and make them feel welcome.
- Briefly review previous lessons, if any.
- Introduce the day's topic: "Today, we're going to learn a story about how Jesus healed a man named Bartimaeus who couldn't see."
2. **Bible Story (10 minutes)**
- Gather the children around and tell the story using a children's Bible or a simplified version. Make it interactive by using visual aids and expressions.
- Key points to cover:
- Bartimaeus was blind and sat by the roadside begging.
- When Bartimaeus heard Jesus was passing by, he shouted, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!"
- People tried to quiet him, but he shouted even louder.
- Jesus heard him, stopped, and called Bartimaeus over.
- Jesus asked him, "What do you want me to do for you?"
- Bartimaeus said, "I want to see."
- Jesus said, "Your faith has healed you," and immediately Bartimaeus could see.
- Use questions to engage the students and check their understanding (e.g., "What did Bartimaeus want?")
3. **Discussion (5 minutes)**
- Discuss with the children what they learned from the story.
- Emphasize the importance of faith and how Jesus shows compassion for others.
- Ask guiding questions:
- "Who helped Bartimaeus?"
- "What did Bartimaeus do to get Jesus' attention?"
- "How did Jesus heal Bartimaeus?"
- "Why is having faith important?"
4. **Activity (5 minutes)**
- Distribute coloring pages depicting the story of Jesus healing Blind Bartimaeus.
- Offer crayons or coloring pencils and let the children color.
- As they color, walk around and interact with them, reaffirming parts of the story.
5. **Role-Playing (5 minutes)**
- If time permits, engage the children in a simple role-playing activity.
- Use simple props like handmade blindfolds.
- Select a few children to be Bartimaeus, Jesus, and the crowd.
- Guide them through the story, encouraging them to shout "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" and act out the healing.
6. **Conclusion and Song (5 minutes)**
- Summarize the lesson with key points and ensure the children have a clear understanding.
- Sing a short, simple song that reinforces the moral of the story (e.g., "Jesus Loves Me" or “My God is So Big”).
- Close with a prayer thanking Jesus for his love and compassion and asking for help to have faith like Bartimaeus.
7. **Closing:**
- Hand out stickers as a reward for participating and being good listeners.
- Encourage them to share the story with their family at home.
**Notes for the Teacher:**
- Be prepared to guide and assist the children during the activities.
- Use simple language and ensure the story is easily understandable.
- Maintain a cheerful and encouraging tone throughout the lesson to keep the children engaged and interested.