# Lesson Plan: Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand
**Grade Level**: Toddlers (Ages 2-3)
**Lesson Duration**: 30 minutes
**Lesson Topic**: Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand
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## Objectives:
1. To introduce toddlers to the Bible story of Jesus feeding the five thousand.
2. To help toddlers understand the concept of sharing and God’s provision.
3. To engage toddlers with a fun, interactive story-telling method.
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## Materials Needed:
- Picture book or printed illustrations of the story.
- Small basket (toy or real).
- Five pieces of toy bread and two toy fishes or pictures of them.
- Coloring sheets related to the story.
- Crayons or markers.
- Simple props for a short skit (optional).
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## Lesson Procedure:
### 1. Introduction (5 minutes)
**Activity**: Gather the children in a circle.
- **Greeting**: Begin with a simple greeting and a short prayer.
- **Warm-up**: Sing a familiar song about Jesus' miracles, such as "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands."
### 2. Story Time (10 minutes)
**Activity**: Read or tell the story of Jesus feeding the five thousand from a toddler-friendly Bible storybook.
- **Visual Aids**: Use the pictures or illustrations to help the children visualize the story.
- **Interaction**: Ask simple questions to engage the children, such as “What did the little boy give to Jesus?” and “What did Jesus do with the food?”
### 3. Discussion (5 minutes)
**Activity**: Simple discussion to reinforce the lesson.
- **Key Points**: Emphasize the importance of sharing and how Jesus can do great things with what we give Him.
- **Relatable Examples**: Ask toddlers if they’ve ever shared their snacks with friends and how it made them feel.
### 4. Hands-On Activity (5 minutes)
**Activity**: Role-Play the Story
- **Props**: Use a small basket and toy bread and fish.
- **Participation**: Encourage children to take turns “being Jesus” and “being the little boy” and distribute the toy bread and fish to their friends.
### 5. Coloring Activity (5 minutes)
**Activity**: Distribute coloring sheets with a picture from the story.
- **Instructions**: Guide toddlers to color the picture while discussing the story again.
- **Supervision**: Offer assistance and praise their artwork, emphasizing the message of sharing and miracles.
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### Wrap-Up (5 minutes)
**Activity**: Gather the children and conclude the lesson.
- **Review**: Briefly recap the story and ask what the children remember about it.
- **Closing Prayer**: Say a simple prayer, thanking Jesus for always providing for us and helping us share with others.
- **Goodbye Song**: End with a cheerful goodbye song to transition to their next activity or dismissal.
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## Additional Notes:
- Keep the language simple and age-appropriate.
- Be flexible with the schedule as toddlers have short attention spans.
- Encourage parents to reinforce the lesson at home with storybooks or additional activities.
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By focusing on the miracle of Jesus feeding the five thousand, this lesson aims to teach toddlers fundamental Christian values of sharing and trusting in God’s provision in an interactive and engaging manner.