### 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)
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#### **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.
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### **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.
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### **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.
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### **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.