**Lesson Plan for Christian Religious Studies: Nursery 1**
**Topic:** Moses Faces Pharaoh
**Duration:** 30 Minutes
**Objective:**
- To introduce young learners to the story of Moses and how he faced Pharaoh.
- To help students understand that God was with Moses and helped him to free the Israelites.
- To encourage qualities such as bravery and faithfulness in the children.
**Materials Needed:**
- Storybook/Bible (with pictures) of Moses
- Visual aids (large images of Moses, Pharaoh, and others)
- Coloring sheets related to the story
- Crayons/Markers
- A simple song about Moses
- Props for a small skit (optional)
**Lesson Overview:**
1. **Welcome and Opening Prayer (5 minutes)**
- Greet the students warmly.
- Lead a simple opening prayer asking God to help the children learn and understand the story of Moses.
2. **Introduction to the Story (5 minutes)**
- Briefly introduce the story by showing a picture of Moses.
- Explain in simple terms: "Today we will hear a story about a man named Moses who was very brave and listened to God. He had to talk to a King called Pharaoh."
3. **Storytime (10 minutes)**
- Read or narrate the story of Moses facing Pharaoh from a beginner's Bible or illustrated book.
- Emphasize key points such as Moses receiving God’s help, confronting Pharaoh, and the plagues of Egypt.
- Display large pictures while narrating for better comprehension.
4. **Discussion and Questions (5 minutes)**
- Ask simple questions to ensure understanding:
- "Who was Moses?"
- "Who did Moses have to talk to?"
- "Who helped Moses?"
- Encourage children to express what they remember from the story.
5. **Activity Time (10 minutes)**
- Hand out coloring sheets related to the story of Moses.
- Allow students to color using crayons/markers.
- Play a simple song about Moses in the background while they color.
6. **Optional Skit (if time allows)**
- Get a few students to pretend to be Moses and Pharaoh with simple props.
- Help them act out the scene where Moses asks Pharaoh to let the Israelites go.
7. **Closing (5 minutes)**
- Recap the main points of the lesson:
- Moses was brave.
- God helped Moses.
- It’s important to listen to and trust God.
- Lead a closing prayer thanking God for brave people like Moses and asking for courage in our lives.
**Homework/Extension:**
- Encourage the children to tell their parents or guardians about the story of Moses they learned today.
- Provide a simple take-home activity sheet related to the lesson.
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**Note for Teachers:**
- Ensure that the language used is age-appropriate and engaging.
- Be prepared to adapt the lesson based on the children's responses and attention spans.
- Use ample praise and encouragement to make the learning experience positive and enjoyable.