### Lesson Plan: Jesus Turned Water into Wine
**Subject:** Christian Religious Studies
**Grade Level:** Nursery 1
**Topic:** Jesus Turned Water into Wine
**Duration:** 30 minutes
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#### Objectives:
1. **Cognitive:** To familiarize students with the miracle of Jesus turning water into wine.
2. **Affective:** To help students understand that Jesus has the power to perform miracles.
3. **Psychomotor:** To engage students in activities that will help them remember the story.
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#### Materials Needed:
- Picture book or illustrations depicting the story
- Simple props (cups, water, etc.)
- Coloring worksheets related to the lesson
- Crayons or colored pencils
- Small snacks for the activity
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#### Lesson Structure:
1. **Introduction (5 minutes):**
- Begin with a short prayer.
- Introduce the topic: "Today we are going to learn about a wonderful miracle that Jesus performed. It is the story where Jesus turned water into wine."
2. **Story Time (10 minutes):**
- Read the story of Jesus turning water into wine from a children's Bible or narrate it using a picture book:
- **Summary of the Story:**
- Jesus attended a wedding with His mother, Mary.
- The host ran out of wine, which was a big problem.
- Mary told Jesus about the issue.
- Jesus told the servants to fill jars with water.
- Jesus turned the water in the jars into wine.
- The host was very happy because the wine was more delicious than what was served earlier.
- Show illustrations as you narrate to keep the children engaged.
3. **Discussion and Questions (5 minutes):**
- Ask questions to ensure understanding and engagement:
- What did Jesus turn the water into?
- Was the wine good or bad? (Good and better than the first wine)
- Who told Jesus about the problem at the wedding?
- Discuss briefly how this miracle shows Jesus’ divine power and His care for others.
4. **Activity (7 minutes):**
- Pass out the coloring worksheets related to the story.
- Encourage students to color the images depicting Jesus turning water into wine.
- Walk around and engage with the students, asking questions about the story as they color.
5. **Conclusion and Prayer (3 minutes):**
- Recap the main points of the story.
- Explain that Jesus cares about our needs and can do amazing things.
- Close with a brief prayer thanking Jesus for His miracles and His love.
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#### Assessment:
- Observe students’ participation during the discussion and story.
- Review the completed coloring worksheets.
- Check for understanding based on answers during the discussion.
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#### Follow-Up:
- Encourage students to tell their parents the story of Jesus turning water into wine.
- Next class, ask students what they remember about the story to reinforce learning.
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This lesson plan is designed to be engaging and age-appropriate, ensuring that Nursery 1 students grasp the concept of Jesus' miraculous power in a simple and memorable way.