### Lesson Plan: Moses Fed the Israelites Manna
**Grade Level:** Nursery 1 (Preschool/Pre-K)
**Subject:** Christian Religious Studies
**Duration:** 30 minutes
**Topic:** Moses Fed the Israelites Manna
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#### **Objective:**
By the end of the lesson, students will:
1. Have a basic understanding of the story of how Moses fed the Israelites manna in the desert.
2. Learn that God provides for His people.
3. Engage in activities to reinforce the key points of the story.
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#### **Materials Needed:**
1. Children’s Bible or storybook with illustrations
2. Large picture of Moses and the Israelites in the desert
3. Crayons and coloring sheets depicting the manna story
4. A simple handout or cut-outs of "manna" (paper circles or cotton balls)
5. Song lyrics and music (optional: recorded versions)
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#### **Introduction (5 minutes):**
1. **Greeting:** Welcome the children warmly.
2. **Prayer:** Open the session with a short, simple prayer.
- "Dear God, thank you for this day and for all your blessings. Help us to learn about your love through the story of Moses and how you fed the Israelites. Amen."
3. **Connection:** Begin by asking the children if they remember who Moses is and if they know about any miracles he performed.
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#### **Story Time (10 minutes):**
1. **Visual Aid:** Show the large picture of Moses and the Israelites in the desert.
2. **Story Reading:**
- Sit in a circle and read the story of Moses feeding the Israelites manna from a children’s Bible or storybook.
- Emphasize key points: The Israelites were hungry in the desert, God provided manna from heaven, and Moses led them to collect and eat the manna.
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#### **Discussion (5 minutes):**
1. **Interactive Questions:** Ask simple questions to engage the children.
- "What did the Israelites need in the desert?"
- "Who did God send to help them?"
- "What did God provide for them to eat?"
2. **Key Theme:** Highlight that God takes care of His people and provides what they need.
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#### **Activity (5 minutes):**
1. **Coloring Activity:** Distribute coloring sheets depicting the story.
- Guide the children in coloring scenes from the manna story.
2. **Handout/Cut Outs:**
- Give each child a few "manna" circles or cotton balls.
- Explain that this is what the manna might have looked like.
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#### **Song Time (3 minutes):**
1. **Song:** Teach a simple song that relates to the lesson.
- Example Song: "God Is So Good" (simple and repetitive)
- Lyrics:
```
God is so good, God is so good,
God is so good, He's so good to me.
```
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#### **Conclusion (2 minutes):**
1. **Review:** Quickly recap the key points of the story: who Moses was, what God provided, and how the Israelites were helped.
2. **Prayer:** Close with a short prayer thanking God for always providing for us.
- "Dear God, thank you for the story of Moses and the manna. Thank you for always taking care of us and giving us what we need. Amen."
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#### **Take-Home Activity:**
- Send a small handout home with the children that includes a picture of the story and a brief summary for parents to read with them.
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### **Notes for the Teacher:**
- Be positive and encouraging throughout the session.
- Use simple language and be animated to keep young children engaged.
- Be flexible with time, as children’s interest and focus can vary.