Friday, January 30, 2009

Lesson Plan- Fishers of Men (1st grade on up)



Fishers of Men


Objectives: The students will be able to
- retell the story of The Fishers of Men
- explain that Jesus had helpers and that we are all called to be Jesus’ helpers
- explain that people in all walks of life work together to bring God's love to our world



Review:
Prayer, questions and vocabulary words from last week’s lesson



Vocabulary Words: (Write words on the board and discuss with class)

Apostles- the first 12 men Jesus called to follow him
Good News- the message that God loves us
Synagogue- Jewish place of worship
Faith- belief or trust that someone will help and care for you
Missionary- Someone who brings the Good News of Jesus to others
Disciples- one of the 12 followers of Jesus
Christianity- religion that follows Jesus’ teachings
Capernaum- a town near Lake Galilee (show students this on a map or have one of the students find it on a map).
Lake Galilee- Israel’s largest freshwater lake. Much of the ministry of Jesus happened on the shores of Lake Galilee (show students this on a map or have one of the students find it on a map).
Fishermen- people who catch fish for a living
Romans- people from Rome (show students this on a map or have one of the students find it on a map).
Taxes- payment to help run a country



Plan:

Read story: "Jesus and His Disciples" and then ask questions



Activities:

Introduce activities: How many disciples did Jesus have?

sermons4kids.com- Fishing for People object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, quizes, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- You Have a Message object lesson with group activities, coloring, activities, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- Let’s Go Fishing object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin

dltk-bible.com- The Twelve Disciples lesson with memory verse, teacher's guide, puzzles, take home sheet, coloring pages, crafts, etc.

calvarycurriculum.com- The Fishers of Men lesson #179 with memory verses, circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, and color sheets.

jareddees.com- The Meaning of the “Fishers of Men” Verse for You (questions at bottom)

bible.org- Lesson 18: Catching Fish or Men? (Luke 5:1-11)



Crafts:

sermons4kids.com- Fishing for People group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- You Have a Message group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- Let’s Go Fishing group activities (crafts)

daniellesplace.com- Fishers of Men Crafts

aokcorral.com- Easy Fishing Toy Set (craft to make)
Children make a fish then play like they are going fishing.

hookedonthebook.com- Matthew 4:19 craft


Fish Crafts:

Japanese Wind Sock- Create a unique "kite"- the traditional Japanese carp wind sock. (The Picture Book of Kids' Crafts and Activities by Roxanne Henderson, page 178 & 179).

Magic Fish-in-the-Ocean Puppet- A cute craft that the fish actually swims and comes to the surface. (Crafts From Your Favorite Fairy Tales by Kathy Ross, page 38 & 39).

daniellesplace.com- Fish Crafts



The activity below is free, however it can only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on these activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.


Fishers of Men Story Wheel:

This craft is free, however it can only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit.

Directions: Print the top and bottom wheels out on cardstock. Cut out wheels. Cut out circle shapes on the inside line edge of the top wheel. Have children color wheels. Attach a brass fastener through the center of both wheels. On the back of the bottom wheel attach a strip of cardstock (at least 1 inch wide and 6 inches long) leaving half extended over the side (so you can turn the wheel). You can also draw an arrow on the top side of the strip on the end to indicate which way to turn the bottom wheel.

Fishers of Men Story Wheel- Printable template



Games:


sermons4kids.com- Fishing for People group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- You Have a Message group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- Let’s Go Fishing group activities (crafts)



Introduce game: Jesus knew his disciples very well. They were his friends. How well do you know your friends?

Who is knocking at my door?

Need: one chair

Directions: The students sit in their own seats while the one who is “It” sits in a chair in front of the room, with his back toward the other students. Someone is chosen by the teacher to go up and knock on the back of the chair or floor. When “It” hears the knocking he asks, "Who is knocking at my door?" The knocker answers in a disguised voice "It is I.” “It” has to guess who the knocker was. The knocker then becomes “It”.


Introduce game: Who are the apostles? What are their names?

Simon Says Meets the Apostles
The idea of this game is just to teach the names of the Apostles. Assign the name of an Apostle to each kid. Then play Simon says, but only use the Apostle's name when talking to each student. And tell each student what Simon says individually. Example: Simon says the Apostle Simon Peter can take one step forward. Only the kid that is Simon Peter can move. The rest of the kids must wait for their turn.


daniellesplace.com- Fishers of Men Games (scroll down for these)

Following Jesus (Disciples Follow Jesus)- This game will help children understand that their actions can let others know they are followers of Jesus. (The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children’s Ministry by Group Publishing, page 75.)

gospelhall.org- The Twelve Disciples of Jesus Sunday School Activity
Who were the 12 disciples of Jesus? These pages will help your Bible class or Sunday School students know who these 12 ordinary men were.

Disciples Memory Game or Go Fish Game- A fun way to review the names of the disciples.



Fishers of Men

Materials- large die, questions from Matthew 4:18-22

Make a die out of a large juice carton and put a ? mark on some (at least 3) of the sides of the die.

Cube Signs- Print, cut out, and glue on die to play Fishers of Men Game

Directions- The objective of the game is to get the most points by answering questions about Fishers of Men. Have a player roll the die on the floor in front of the class. If the die lands on a blank space, they do not answer a question. If the die lands on “?”, they are asked a question by the teacher about Fishers of Men. If the player answers correctly, they receive a point (you can use tokens, write it on the board, etc.). If they are not correct, they do not receive a point. Players must collect as many points as they can. The game is over when all the questions have been answered correctly. Whoever has the most points, wins. You can play this game individually or in teams. For an added challenge, you can also have “Lose 1 Point” and “Take 1 Point” on one or a couple of the sides of the die. When a player rolls “Lose 1 Point”, they must lose 1 point. If a player rolls “Take 1 Point”, they may take a point from any player they choose.


Questions: (Do not ask them in order) Questions are from The New American Bible

Where was Jesus walking when he saw the fishermen casting their nets? (Sea of Galilee)

How many men did Jesus see casting their nets? (2)

What were the names of the brothers that Jesus saw first? (Simon who was Peter and Andrew)

What did Peter and Andrew do for a living? (They were fishermen)

What did Jesus say to the fishermen who were casting their nets? (“Come after me and I will make you fishers of men.”)

What did Peter and Andrew do when Jesus said something to them? (At once they left their nets and followed him.)

Name the 2 sons of Zebedee. (James and John)

What were James and John doing when Jesus saw them? (They were in their boat mending their nets.)

Who was with James and John? (Their father, Zebedee)

When Jesus called James and John, what did they do? (They immediately left their boat and their father and followed him.)

True or False: James and Andrew were brothers. (False)

What were the names of the brothers that Jesus saw second? (James and John)

True or False: John and James were brothers. (True)

What was Peter’s other name? (Simon)

True or False: Andrew and Peter were brothers. (True)



Snacks:

Introduce snack: What did Peter and Andrew do for a living? They were fishermen.

enchantedlearning.com- Cup ‘o Fish
Make edible fish in the Sea of Galilee in a plastic clear cup.

cambells.com- Celery Cheese Boats

preschoolbookclub.com- Apple Sailboats (scroll down to this)

naturalbeachliving.com- Cucumber Boat Shaped Snack for Kids

thrivinghomeblog.com- Banana Boat Snack


Introduce snack: What did Matthew do for a living? He was a tax collector.

homecooking.about.com- Cheese Gelt Coins

Get a round cracker and spread peanut butter on it. Cover with another cracker and you have edible money.



Puzzles, Mazes, Worksheets:

More 365 Activities for Kids (do any of the Fisher of Men puzzles, mazes, dot-to-dot, spot the difference, etc. from August 19 - 23).

sermons4kids.com- Connect the dots in alphabetical order (dot-to-dot)
Matthew 4:19

sermons4kids.com- Fishing for People (fish maze)

biblewise.com- Fishers of Men (maze)

dltk-bible.com- 12 Disciples puzzles (anagrams, crosswords, cryptogram, maze, word-mining sheets, word searches, etc.)

sermons4kids.com- Word Search (Matthew 4:18-22)

web.archive.org- Word Search (Matthew 4:12-23)

sermons4kids.com- Word Jumble (Matthew 4:19)

sermons4kids.com- Crossword (Matthew 4:19)

4catholiceducators.com- Crossword (Matthew 4:12-23)

web.archive.org- Crossword (Matthew 4:12-23)

sermons4kids.com- Word Search (Luke 5:1-11)

sermons4kids.com- Word Search (Luke 5:1-11)

web.archive.org- Word Search (Luke 5:1-11)

sermons4kids.com- Alphabet Soup (Luke 5:1-11)

sermons4kids.com- Crossword (Luke 5:1-11)
Luke 5:1-11

4catholiceducators.com- Crossword (Luke 5:1-11)

web.archive.org- Crossword (Luke 5:1-11)

sdc.me.uk- Matthew 4:12-23 Worksheet

sdc.me.uk- Luke 5:1-11 Worksheet

calvarycurriculum.com- The Fishers of Men lesson #179 circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, etc. page 3 – 7 (Luke)

sermons4kids.com- Fishing for People (multiple choice)
Matthew 4:19

sermons4kids.com- Fishing for People (fill in the blanks)
Matthew 4:18-22

sermons4kids.com- Fishing for People (multiple choice)
Luke 5:10b



Friday, January 16, 2009

Lesson Plan- Jesus is Baptized (1st grade on up)



Jesus is Baptized


Objectives: The student will be able to
- retell the story Jesus is Baptized
- explain the meaning of the symbolism in the Baptism ritual
- explain what happens during a baptism and that we receive new life
- identify the first Sacrament and explain what it is
- explain that you become members of the Church when you are baptized



Review:
Prayer, questions and vocabulary words from last week’s lesson



Vocabulary Words: (Write words on the board and discuss with class)

Galilee- region of ancient Palestine, now part of Northern Israel. It is between the Jordan River and the Sea of Galilee (show students this on a map or have one of the students find it on a map).
Cousin- a child of somebody’s uncle or aunt, a relative
Baptize- to wash away the original sin
Jordan River- river that flows through the Sea of Galilee and empties into the Dead Sea (show students this on a map or have one of the students find it on a map).
Holy Spirit- the third person of the Trinity, understood as the spiritual force of God
Godparent- someone who promises at a person’s Baptism to help that person be a Christian



Plan:

Say to the students: Who said this, “I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit”? (John the Baptist) Then read story: "Jesus is Baptized" and then ask questions



Activities:

Introduce activities: What does baptize mean?

Show the students a picture of a Baptism. Say: What do you think is happening in this picture? Explain to students that Baptism is one of the seven sacraments and most of them have been baptized when they were babies so they do not remember it. Others are baptized later because you can be baptized at any age. Bring in items that are used during a baptism and ask the students if they have ever seen one. Discuss why you are baptized, what happens during a baptism step by step and what is said. Show a short video of a baptism.

-Who are godparents and what do they promise to do? At Baptism special people called godparents who are a man and woman that promise to help the parents teach the baby how to live as a child of God and as a Catholic. Both godparents must be Catholic and have to be practicing Catholics (they must come to Mass every week and be a good Catholic).

-What do you wear? A white robe as a sign of your new life.

-What does the priest or deacon pour on your head to show we have new life and to wash away your sins? Water. What kind of water is it? Ordinary water.

-When should children be baptized? As soon as possible after birth.

-At Baptism holy oil is put on you by the priest or deacon and they make the Sign of the Cross on your forehead. Long ago oil was used to mark people as kings and priests. Oil is a symbol of strength and healing. The newly baptized is anointed with sacred oil to signify that the Holy Spirit dwells within the heart of this new Christian. It's also a sign of being anointed to a mission to live and love as Jesus lived. The priest or deacon makes the Sign of the Cross on your forehead with what? Holy oil

-Why does your godfather light the Baptismal candle from the Pascal (Easter) candle? To show that we have new life.

-When we are baptized we become members of what Church? The Catholic Church.

-When you are born you have original sin. Who did we inherit original sin from? From Adam and Eve.

-When you are baptized it takes away original sin. It also removes every sin the person has done. How many times can you be baptizes? Only once.

-A priest usually does the Baptism and sometimes a deacon. But, if there is danger that someone will die without Baptism, can anyone baptize another? Yes they may and should baptize.

-What happens if you die and you are not baptized? You do not go to heaven.

-The Sacrament of Baptism is one of the seven sacraments. Baptism is the first sacrament because no other Sacrament can or may be received until you have been baptized.



sermons4kids.com- Growing In Faith object lesson with group activities, coloring, craft, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- Make Your Father Proud object lesson with group activities, coloring, puzzles, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- A New Life in Jesus object lesson with group activities, coloring, puzzles, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- A Fresh Start object lesson with coloring page, puzzles, craft, quiz

sermons4kids.com- New Beginnings object lesson with group activities, coloring, craft, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin

dltk-bible.com- Jesus is Baptized lesson with memory verse, teacher's guide, puzzles, take home sheet, coloring pages, crafts and activities, etc.

calvarycurriculum.com- John Baptizes Jesus lesson #174 with memory verses, circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, and color sheets.

jesuswalk.com- Baptism of Jesus and Anointing with the Holy Spirit

thereligionteacher.com- Sacrament of Baptism Activities

The Catholic Toolbox- Sacrament of Baptism Activities



Crafts:

sermons4kids.com-I'm Proud of You group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- A Fresh Start group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- A New Life In Jesus group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- New Beginnings group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- Jesus, the One and Only group activities (crafts)

ministry-to-children.com- Craft Ideas on the Baptism of Jesus

daniellesplace.com- John Baptizes Jesus Paper Cup Craft (scroll down to this)

craftingthewordofgod.com- Jesus Baptism

jesus-without-language.net- John the Baptist Craft 2

i.pinimg.com- John Baptizing Jesus

flamecreativekids.blogspot.com- Printable Baptism of Jesus Spinner

Jesus’ Baptism (Story Wheel)- Bible Wheels to Make and Enjoy by Carmen Sorvillo, page 39 & 40.

catholicteacherresources.com- The Baptism Wheel


Introduce craft: What hovered over Jesus’ head after he was baptized? A white dove.

Taking Flight- A bird that can be a dove that you make out of white paper and using the child's handprints. (From the Hands of a Child by Anthony Flores, page 41).

enchantedlearning.com- Peace Dove Craft

sermons4kids.com- Dove Craft

artisthelpingchildren.org- Tons of dove crafts posted here.

autiesbiblelessons.wordpress.com- Jesus is Baptized Craft
An interactive craft that has a dove hover over Jesus’ head.

auntannie.com- Make soap doves to remind the children how baptism symbolizes that their sins are washed away. Note: You can use a slightly greased cookie cutter to help children make the soap into the shape of a dove. Or the children can just make it into any shape they want.


Introduce craft: The Sacrament of Baptism is one of the seven sacraments. Baptism is the first sacrament because no other Sacrament can or may be received until you have been baptized.

docthelmaskitchen.blogspot.com- Sunday School Baptism Craft (change this to Jesus being baptized)



Games:

sermons4kids.com- I'm Proud of You group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- A Fresh Start group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- A New Life In Jesus group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- New Beginnings group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- Jesus, the One and Only group activities (games)


Introduce game: Who was baptized by his cousin?


Jesus Basketball

Need: Trashcan and 2 balled up pieces of paper for balls.

Directions: Put a trashcan against a wall. Have students line up in two teams behind a chair (to keep them from getting too close to basket). Students then play Horse Basketball, but spell Jesus. The first team that spells JESUS wins.



These games are free, however they are only to be used for classroom and personal use. They may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on these activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.




Baptism of Jesus (file folder game)- The object of the game is to get to the Baptism of Jesus first by answering questions and following directions on the spaces along the way.


Place your markers on “START”. The player rolls the die and moves that number on the board. The player then follows the directions on the square they landed on. If they land on “Wild Card”, the player will state how many spaces they want to move ahead (between 1 & 4). Then the player to their right draws a card and reads the question out loud. (If they cannot read, the teacher or someone else can read it for them). On each card is a question about the Baptism of Jesus. If they answer correctly, they get to move how many spaces they wanted. If they are not correct, they go back that many spaces. The first player to FINISH wins.














Sacrament of Baptism (file folder game)-The object of the game is to collect the most tokens by answering questions correctly about the Sacrament of Baptism.



Snacks:

Introduce snack: What did John the Baptist eat while he was living outside?

dltk-kids.com-

John the Baptist Snack

Grasshopper Legs

Honey Spread



Puzzles, Mazes, Worksheets:

More 365 Activities for Kids (do any of the Jesus and John the Baptist puzzles, mazes, dot-to-dot, spot the difference, etc. from August 16 - 17).

sermons4kids.com- The Baptism of Jesus (dove dot to dot)

Jesus is Baptized (find the hidden pictures)- Hidden Pictures Explore Hidden Treasures in God’s Word (Grade 1 – 3) by Linda Standke, page 18.

dltk-bible.com- Jesus is Baptized puzzles (anagrams, crosswords, cryptogram, mazes, word-mining sheets, word searches)

gardenofpraise.com- The Baptism of Jesus (word search)

sermons4kids.com- The Baptism of Jesus from Matthew 3:13-17 (word search)

sermons4kids.com- The Baptism of Jesus from Mark 1:4-11 (word search)

sermons4kids.com- The Baptism of Jesus from Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 (word search)

sermons4kids.com- The Baptism of Jesus from Luke 3:21 (word shape)

sermons4kids.com- The Baptism of Jesus from Matthew 3:17 (decoder)

sermons4kids.com- The Baptism of Jesus from Mark 1:10-11 (decoder)

sermons4kids.com- The Baptism of Jesus (crossword)

sermons4kids.com- The Baptism of Jesus from Mark 1:4-11 (crossword)

gardenofpraise.com- The Baptism of Jesus (crossword)

sermons4kids.com- The Baptism of Jesus from Matthew 3:13-17 (crossword)

sermons4kids.com- The Baptism of Jesus from Luke 3:21 (crossword)

gardenofpraise.com- The Baptism of Jesus (word scramble)

sermons4kids.com- The Baptism of Jesus from Mark 1:4-11 (multiple choice)

gardenofpraise.com- The Baptism of Jesus (fill in the blanks with word bank)

sermons4kids.com- The Baptism of Jesus from Matthew 3:17 (fill in the blanks)

gardenofpraise.com- Matthew 3:14-15 (fill in the blanks)

calvarycurriculum.com- John Baptizes Jesus lesson #174 with circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, etc.

jesuswalk.com- Baptism of Jesus and Anointing with the Holy Spirit (questions at bottom that can easily be made into a worksheet

smp.org- The Baptism of Jesus Worksheet

kindercrazeblogspot.com- Celebrating Baptism (worksheet)

cartoonchurch.com- Baptism Worksheet

tes.com- Baptism/Christening Worksheet and Info

concordiakids.blogspot.com- Baptism Activity Sheet (scroll down for this)

sdc.me.uk- My Baptism Worksheet

smp.org- Symbols of Baptism
This activity is part of the Living in Christ Series. It invites students to reflect on the significance of key symbols used in baptism.

smp.org- Interview Questions about Your Baptism
This activity is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students ask the provided to questions to adults who can tell them about the details of that student's baptism. A reflection on the significance of the sacrament is done at the at end of the interview.

smp.org- Telling a Story of Baptism Worksheet

smp.org- My Baptismal History Worksheet

Your Baptism- Circle the things that were part of your Baptism celebration. Color the pictures. (100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church by Ellen Rossini, page 16).

The Sacrament of Baptism- Circle the correct answer. (100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church by Ellen Rossini, page 17).

catecheticalresources.com- Baptism (worksheets)


This worksheet is free, however it is only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on these activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.


Baptism worksheet- Follow the directions and fill in the blanks below to find out what happens after you are baptized.



Saturday, January 10, 2009

Lesson Plan- (Pre K - K): The Woman at the Well





The Woman at the Well

Objectives: The children will
- retell the story of “The Woman at the Well”
- discuss how others can be mean to someone because they are different
- name ways of how they can be kind to people who are different
- identify who promised to send a savior one day
- identify who the savior is



Review:
Prayer and questions from last week’s lesson


Vocabulary Words:

Woman at the Well Word Wall- Word wall templates are large flash card printables that you can hang on the wall to aid children when they are learning or using new vocabulary words.



Plan:


Circle Time:

Introduce story: Is it hard to be kind to someone that is different from you? (Discuss) Has anyone ever been mean to you because you were in some way different? (Discuss) How did it feel when they were mean to you? (Discuss) What kind of things can you do to make people who are different feel good? (Discuss)

Say: You have some great ideas on how to be kind. We can be kind to everyone, even people who are different because God is kind.


Read story: “The Woman at the Well” from your own story book.

Or read: “The Woman by the Well” by Jill Kemp (color booklet to print out)

Cover

Booklet


Then ask questions from below.

1. Jesus was tired and thirsty. Where did Jesus rest while his helpers went to buy food? (At a well.)

2. Who came from the town of Samaria to get water from the well? (A woman.)
3. What did Jesus want the woman to do for him? (Get him a drink of water.)

4. Why was she surprised when he asked her for a drink of water? (People were not friendly to anyone from Samaria.)

5. What did Jesus say to the woman if anyone drank that water at the well? (That they will be thirsty again.)

6. What would happen if someone drank the water that Jesus gave them? (They will never thirst and they would be new inside.)

7. Did Jesus know everything that she had ever done in her life? (Yes)

8. Who promised to send a savior one day? (God)

9. Who is this savior? (Jesus)

10. The woman left her water jar and what did she do? (She went into town and told the people what happened.)

11. Did the people from Samaria come to see Jesus at the well? (Yes)



Songs and/or Finger Plays:

Jesus Satisfies (song) & Living Water (finger play)- Playful Songs and Bible Stories for Preschoolers by Group Publishing, page 136.



Activities:

Introduce activity: What would it be like if we were all the same?

Same and Different

Say: We are all alike in some ways and different in some ways. Let’s find some ways that we are alike. (When you ask these questions be sure that they do not exclude one child so they will feel like the odd one out. Ask questions so that a group of children can participate in each question.

Example: Who is wearing a dress? Who has brown eyes? Who is wearing tennis shoes? Etc.

Say: There are some things about us that are different and some things that are the same. If we were all exactly the same there would be no way to tell us apart.


The Woman at the Well Meets Jesus- Scroll down to preschool lesson

A Woman Meets Jesus By The Well John 4- Scroll down to preschool lesson

The Woman at the Well or Living Water Sunday School Lesson Ideas

Dying for a Drink- object lesson

Thirst Quencher- object lesson

Jesus by the Well- object lesson

The Samaritan Woman Gives Jesus A Drink- object lesson

Share- lesson with activities (great for a Take Home Sheet)



Movie:

Introduce movie: How should we treat others?

Movie- Veggie Tales: Are You My Neighbor? The Gourds Must Be Crazy (14 min.) and ask questions:


1. Why wouldn’t Jr. invite Fernando to his party? (Because he was different.)

2. What did Jr. learn about people that are different? (Being different can be good. It’s the inside that counts.)

3. Should we make fun of people who are different? (No)

4. How should we treat others? We should treat everyone how you would like to be treated.



Bible Crafts:

Introduce craft: Jesus was tired and thirsty. Where did Jesus rest while his helpers went to buy food?

daniellesplace.com- Scroll down to these 2 crafts: Woman at the Well Pencil Holder & Water Drop Bible Verse Cards

children.calvarychapel.com- Scroll down to Woman at the Well craft



Bible Games:

Introduce game: What did Jesus say to the woman if anyone drank that water at the well?

Bucket Brigade (A Samaritan Woman)- As kids work together to move water, they’ll discover God wants to share his living water with everyone. (The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children’s Ministry, page 92 – 93).


Introduce games: How did Jesus treat others that he met? Jesus was always kind and helpful to the people he met. Jesus showed his love by caring for those who needed his healing touch. The next time you want to let someone know how much you care for them, remember that we show others we care, not just by sending flowers and gifts, but by showing acts of kindness each and every day -- just like Jesus did.

Random Acts of Kindness- Children identify Random Acts of Kindness as they move around the board.

The Golden Rule- This game helps promote why someone would use proper manners and etiquette in our daily lives.

Jesus is Our Savior- Jesus is our rescuer and offers us a lifeline when we’re trapped in sin. How can we solve the problems in our life? Jesus is our savior and if we follow him, he will show us the way.



Snacks:

Introduce snack: How can we be kind to others?

Have students wash their hands and make an easy snack for another class. (Make arrangements with the other classroom prior to the lesson so you have permission from that teacher and they know that a snack is being brought to them).

(Example: popcorn, trail mix, cheese whiz on a cracker, etc.)

After they have delivered their treat, they may have some as well.



Coloring/Puzzles:

Prayers while students are doing worksheets and/or coloring.

Jesus offers the water of life to the woman at the well (coloring)

Woman at the Well (coloring)

The Woman at the Well (coloring)

Samaritan Woman John 4:1-42 (coloring)


“The Woman by the Well” by Jill Kemp (booklet for the children to color)

Cover

Booklet


Water (handwriting sheet)

The Samaritan Woman (maze)

Numbers in a Jar (worksheets)- Numbers-in-a-Jar worksheets designed to use with manipulatives to count and learn to write numerals, and number words.

kidslearningstation.com- Same and different worksheets

preparingyourchildforpreschool.com- Same/Different Preschool Worksheets

homeeducationresources.com- Which is different? (worksheets)



Friday, January 9, 2009

Lesson Plan- Jesus in the Temple (1st grade on up)



Jesus in the Temple



Objectives: The students will be able to
- retell the story Jesus in the Temple
- explain that Jesus was once a child
- compare and contrast their life to how Jesus lived as a child
- locate Jerusalem on a map



Review:
Prayer, questions and vocabulary words from last week’s lesson



Vocabulary Words: (Write words on the board and discuss with class)

Nazareth- a town in Israel where Jesus spent most of his life (show students this on a map or have one of the students find it on a map).
Jerusalem- the capital of Israel and holy city of the Jews (show students this on a map and have students find it on a map)
Feast of the Passover- a Jewish festival to remember that God had freed the Israelites (Hebrews) from slavery in Egypt
Festival- a celebration
Temple- A Jewish Church



Plan:

Read story: "Jesus in the Temple" and then ask questions



Activities:

Introduce activities: Where did they find Jesus when he was lost?

sermons4kids.com-In My Father’s House object lesson with group activities, coloring, puzzles, quizzes, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- Losing Jesus object lesson with group activities, coloring, puzzles, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- Left Behind object lesson with group activities, coloring, puzzles, quizzes, worship bulletin

calvarycurriculum.com- The Boy Jesus Visits The Temple lesson #172 with memory verses, circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, and color sheets.

jesuswalk.com- The Boy Jesus in the Temple (Luke 2:39-52) lesson with questions

bible.org- The Day Jesus Went AWOL (Luke 2:39-52) (Reflection)

thereligionteacher.com- Lesson Plan: Jesus as a Boy in the Temple

bible.org- Lesson 10: Imitating Jesus (Luke 2:39-52)


Introduce activity: How is your life today? Is it alike or different to when Jesus was born?

kidssundayschool.com- Jesus and Me
How does a child's life today compare to when Jesus was born? An activity to help kids relate to Jesus.



Crafts:

sermons4kids.com- Losing Jesus group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- In My Father’s House group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- Left Behind group activities (crafts)

childrensbiblelessons.blogspot.com- Jesus In The Temple Craft

123homeschool4me.com- Mary and Joseph had to find their way to Jesus whom they accidentally left at the temple. Maze Activities- (straw mazes)

teachusthebible.com- Temple Craft (scroll down to this)

faithsprouts.blogspot.com- Find Jesus in the Temple Craft (scroll down to this)


Introduce craft: When Jesus was a little boy, where did he get his toys? (They made them). We are going to make us a toy(s) to play with.

Ring and Pin- Make a handheld "ring toss" toy. (The Picture Book of Kids' Crafts and Activities by Roxanne Henderson, page 98).

Stick and Ball Game
You can also make this with just a paper/plastic cup instead of a laundry scoop. Use a paper hole punch and make a hole in the cup near the rim to tie the string to.


Here is another version of the craft above using a plastic laundry detergent cap:



Make a hole near the top of the rim using a drill prior to class. Cut twine to about 2 feet long. Have students tie one end of the twine to the lid through the hole you just drilled. On the other end of the twine tie a large bead to it (2 beads if they are small).

To play- Hold the cup letting the string hang down. Swing the bead up and try to catch it inside the cup. For competitive play, whoever gets the most catches out of 10 or 20 tries wins.



Introduce craft: How well do you know the story “Jesus in the Temple”? Let’s find out.

Young Jesus in the Temple (Story Wheel)- Bible Wheels to Make and Enjoy by Carmen Sorvillo, page 37 & 38.



Games:

sermons4kids.com- Losing Jesus group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- In My Father’s House group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- Left Behind group activities (games)


Introduce game: When Jesus was twelve years old, he went to Jerusalem with his parents. The journey took four days and when they arrived the great city was crowded with visitors. Jesus saw many things in Jerusalem and was amazed at what he saw.

What did Jesus see in Jerusalem?

This is a memory game. Have the players seated in a circle. The first player begins by saying, "Jesus went to Jerusalem and he saw many things. He saw a ..........." He can say anything he likes, for example an orange, a pair of shoes, a camel, or a pet dog. The next player in line begins the same way but adds a second object after repeating the first. The third player also begins, “Jesus went to Jerusalem and he saw many things. He saw a ..........." He must repeat the first two objects and then add a third. So it goes on, but if a player can’t repeat or mixes up the order of the objects then he is out.

If you haven't got many players, the same children can keep adding more items. The game continues until one player remains or until time is up. Some lists get very long and are remembered for years by the players. A variation is to decide that the objects chosen must start with the letters of the alphabet in order, for example "apple, bat, cake...zebra." This makes it a little easier to remember. (You could also help the player if necessary so everyone can play).



Introduce game: How can we be like Jesus? Let’s find out how we can be a good son, friend, neighbor, and person like Jesus.

Change Charades (Jesus Grows Up)- This game will help your kids identify positive behaviors that will help them grow up just like Jesus. (The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children’s Ministry, page 70 & 71).

You can change this game to: Brother/Sister, Son/Daughter, Friend, Neighbor and have the children tell you how you can be a good ______ (Brother/Sister, Son/Daughter, Friend, or Neighbor). Call students one at a time to stand behind a chair and to toss a beanbag. Other students wait in their seats until you call them for their turn.

Or write the above on the chalk board and have the students throw a suction cup toy at it. Wherever it lands, they must tell you how you can be a good ______ (Brother/Sister, Son/Daughter, Friend, or Neighbor).



This game is free, however it can only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on these activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.









Jesus in the Temple (file folder game)- The objective of the game is to be the first to find Jesus in the temple. The players roll the dice and follow the directions on the space they land on. If the player lands on a space that is already occupied by another, BUMP that player back to the START space. If you land on a space with dice on it, roll again. The first player who lands on the temple wins.












Snacks:

Introduce snack: What kind of food do you think Jesus ate as a kid? Matzo crackers, figs or dates.



Puzzles, Mazes, Worksheets:

365 Activities for Kids- Find the 10 scrolls on July 26th.

sundayschoolzone.com- Where Is Jesus? (maze)

sermons4kids.com- Left Behind (maze)

apcurriculum.com- Maze

More 365 Activities for Kids (do any of the Jesus in the Temple puzzles, mazes, dot-to-dot, spot the difference, etc. from August 12 - 15).

sundayschoolzone.com- Where Was Jesus? (spot the differences)

sermons4kids.com- The Boy Jesus in the Temple (word search)

sermons4kids.com- Jesus Is Left Behind (word search)

web.archive.org- Luke 2:41-52 (word search)

sermons4kids.com- The Boy Jesus in the Temple (word shape)

sundayschoolzone.com- Where Was Jesus? (word scramble)

sermons4kids.com- The Boy Jesus in the Temple (decoder)

freesundayschoolcurriculum.weebly.com- Jesus in the Temple Worksheet (decoder and word scramble), page 8

sermons4kids.com- The Boy Jesus in the Temple (alphabet soup)

sermons4kids.com- Jesus Is Left Behind (crossword)

apcurriculum.com- Jesus’ Boyhood (crossword)

web.archive.org- Luke 2:41-52 (crossword)

sdc.me.uk- Luke 2:41-52 Worksheet

sermons4kids.com- The Boy Jesus in the Temple (multiple choice)

sermons4kids.com- Jesus Is Left Behind (multiple choice)

sermons4kids.com- Jesus Is Left Behind (fill in the blanks)

sermons4kids.com- The Boy Jesus in the Temple
Complete the paragraph by filling in the blanks with the correct words from the word bank at the bottom of the story.

calvarycurriculum.com- The Boy Jesus Visits The Temple lesson #172 with circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, etc.

smp.org- Jesus and Me
Fill in the Venn Diagram below how you and Jesus are alike and different.

jesuswalk.com- The Boy Jesus in the Temple (Luke 2:39-52) questions at bottom that can easily be made into a worksheet

thereligionteacher.com- Lesson Plan: Jesus as a Boy in the Temple Worksheets (scroll down for these)



Wednesday, January 7, 2009

What To Include In Your Lesson Plan





Each teacher is different and so are their students, but there are a few things that need to be in a lesson plan. While there are many formats for a lesson plan, most lesson plans contain some or all of these elements.


What should be included in your lesson plan?

1. Subject or Topic- what the lesson is about

2. Brief Overview- a short description of your lesson

3. Objectives- what you want the students to learn

4. Prerequisites- factor in necessary prep activities to make sure that students can meet the lesson objectives. What must students already be able to do before this lesson? What concepts have to be mastered in advance to accomplish the lesson objectives?

5. Materials & Equipment- what materials and equipment are needed to teach the lesson

6. Introduction or lead in to the lesson- this is designed to focus students on the skill or concept about to be instructed. This includes showing pictures or models, asking leading questions, or reviewing previously taught lessons.

7. Vocabulary and Key Words- terminology you want your students to learn

8. Lesson Procedure- a detailed, step-by-step description of how to do the lesson and achieve lesson plan objectives. This includes all the activities the teacher will have the students do. This section is divided into several parts and basically consists of: an introduction, a main activity, and closure. Depending on the students and how best they learn the lesson plan can consist of crafts, games, worksheets, coloring pages, puzzles, skits, etc. All the activities focus on the objectives that the teacher wants the students to learn.

9. Follow Up Lessons/Activities- activities for enrichment and remediation and/or lessons that might follow as a result of this lesson. This could also be a review of the lesson to help students understand and comprehend what they have just learned. Reading Comprehension & Assessment Activities and How To Review Material

10. Assessment/Evaluation- how you will evaluate what the students have learned. Assessing Student Progress


Friday, January 2, 2009

Study Guides





Before testing your students, be sure to review, review, review all relevant material they should know. Simply telling your students that the test will be on Unit 2 does not let them know what is relevant and what they should study. Some students might have processing deficits and cannot discern relevant from irrelevant information. They would also spend an inordinate amount of time concentrating on facts that they will not be tested on and are considered unimportant. Giving your students a study guide before any test will cut down on any confusion. Have the students fill it out and go over it in class. Teachers also need to personally check that each student has the correct answers on the study guide prior to tests. Even if the teacher goes over the study guide with the class orally, some students might miss relevant information due to their attention problems and processing deficits.

Parents are more than willing to work within what the teachers provide assuming that the information is accurate and enough lead-time given so that their child can be prepared adequately. Providing a complete study guide with answers at least 2 days before each test or quiz will allow the parents to help their child study for the test and they will be more successful in taking the test.