Lesson Plan for Nursery 1 - Christian Religious Studies - Jesus Turned Water Into Wine

### Lesson Plan: Jesus Turned Water into Wine **Subject:** Christian Religious Studies **Grade Level:** Nursery 1 **Topic:** Jesus Turned Water into Wine **Duration:** 30 minutes --- #### 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. --- #### 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 --- #### 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. --- #### Assessment: - Observe students’ participation during the discussion and story. - Review the completed coloring worksheets. - Check for understanding based on answers during the discussion. --- #### 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. --- 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.