Lesson Plan for Nursery 1 - Christian Religious Studies - The Birth And Call Of Moses

### Christian Religious Studies Lesson Plan for Nursery 1 **Topic: The Birth and Call of Moses** **Duration:** 30 minutes **Age Group:** Nursery 1 (Ages 3-5) --- #### **Objective:** - To introduce the story of Moses' birth and his calling in a simple and engaging manner. - To help children understand that God has a plan for everyone, even from a very young age. - To cultivate interest and basic knowledge about important biblical figures. --- ### **Materials Needed:** - Children’s Bible or Storybook Bible with illustrations. - Pictures or visual aids showing Moses as a baby and Moses as an adult. - Coloring sheets with Moses-related images (baby Moses in the basket, Moses at the burning bush). - Crayons or colored pencils. - A small basket and a baby doll for an interactive storytelling session. --- ### **Lesson Outline:** #### **1. Introduction (5 minutes)** - **Greeting and Opening Prayer:** Start with a friendly greeting and a short, simple prayer asking God to help the children understand the lesson. - **Introduction to the Topic:** Briefly explain that today’s story is about a special baby named Moses and how God had a special plan for him. #### **2. Storytelling: The Birth of Moses (10 minutes)** - **Utilize Visual Aids:** Show pictures or illustrations from a children’s Bible. - **Interactive Storytelling:** Use a baby doll and a small basket to act out the story. - *Key Points to Cover:* - Moses was born in a time when the Pharaoh wanted to harm Hebrew baby boys. - Moses' mother hid him for three months. - When she couldn’t hide him anymore, she put him in a basket and placed it in the River Nile. - Pharaoh’s daughter found the baby and named him Moses, raising him as her own. - **Engagement:** Ask questions to keep the children engaged (e.g., "What was the baby’s name?", "Who found Moses in the river?"). #### **3. Storytelling: The Call of Moses (5 minutes)** - **Transition to the Call of Moses:** Briefly explain that Moses grew up in the Pharaoh’s palace but later had to leave Egypt for a while. - **Burning Bush Story:** - Show an illustration of the burning bush. - Explain in simple terms that one day, God spoke to Moses through a burning bush. - Describe how God chose Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. - Emphasize that God has a special plan for everyone, no matter how young or old they are. #### **4. Activity Time (5 minutes)** - **Coloring Activity:** Hand out coloring sheets with pictures related to Moses (e.g., baby Moses in the basket, Moses at the burning bush). - **Encouragement:** Encourage the children to color and praise their efforts. #### **5. Closing (5 minutes)** - **Recap:** Briefly summarize the story again, highlighting the key points. - **Questions and Answers:** Allow the children to ask questions or share their favorite part of the story. - **Closing Prayer:** Lead a simple prayer thanking God for His love and plans for each one of us. --- ### **Home Connection:** - Send a note home with each child explaining the story they learned today and suggesting that parents read the story of Moses with their children from a children’s Bible. - Suggest parents ask their children to retell the story to reinforce what they learned. #### **Note to Teachers:** Remember to be patient and enthusiastic. The aim is to instill a sense of curiosity and basic understanding about Moses and God’s plans using age-appropriate methods.