### Lesson Plan: The Story of Abraham and Isaac
**Class:** Nursery 1
**Subject:** Christian Religious Studies
**Duration:** 30-45 Minutes
**Topic:** The Story of Abraham and Isaac
**Objective:**
- To introduce the story of Abraham and Isaac to the children.
- To teach children about trust and obedience to God.
- To engage the children with simple activities related to the story.
**Materials Needed:**
- Children’s Bible or a simplified storybook version of Abraham and Isaac
- Visual aids (pictures of Abraham, Isaac, the mountain, etc.)
- Coloring sheets with images from the story
- Crayons or colored pencils
- Simple craft materials (glue, construction paper, cotton balls)
### Opening (5-10 minutes)
1. **Greeting and Welcome:**
- Welcome the children warmly.
- Begin with a short prayer asking for God's guidance during the lesson.
2. **Introduction:**
- Briefly introduce the topic by saying, "Today, we are going to learn a special story from the Bible about a man named Abraham and his son Isaac."
### Lesson Presentation (15-20 minutes)
1. **Storytelling:**
- Gather the children around and read the story of Abraham and Isaac from a children’s Bible or tell it in your own words. Use simple language and expressive tones.
- Show visual aids as you tell the story to keep the children engaged.
**Key points to cover:**
- God promised Abraham that he would have many descendants.
- Abraham and Sarah had Isaac, their promised son.
- God tested Abraham’s faith by asking him to take Isaac to the mountain.
- Abraham trusted and obeyed God, taking Isaac to the mountain.
- God provided a ram as a sacrifice instead of Isaac.
2. **Discussion:**
- Ask simple questions to ensure they understood the story.
- "Who was Abraham’s son?"
- "What did God ask Abraham to do?"
- "Did Abraham trust God?"
### Activity Session (10-15 minutes)
1. **Coloring Activity:**
- Hand out coloring sheets with images of Abraham, Isaac, and the ram.
- Encourage the children to color the pictures while you play soft, calming music or continue to discuss the story.
2. **Simple Craft:**
- Create a mini craft of the ram using construction paper and cotton balls.
- Pre-cut ram shapes and assist the children in gluing cotton balls onto the paper to make the ram fluffy.
### Conclusion (5-10 minutes)
1. **Recap:**
- Summarize the main points of the story in simple terms.
- Reiterate the lessons about trust and obedience to God.
2. **Closing Prayer:**
- Thank God for the lesson and for teaching us about trust and obedience.
3. **Goodbye:**
- Remind children to share the story with their parents or guardians.
- Say goodbye and look forward to seeing them in the next class.
### Additional Notes:
- Ensure that the lesson is interactive and that children are given time to express their thoughts and questions.
- Monitor and assist children as they do their coloring and crafting activities, providing praise and encouragement.