Objective

By the end of this lesson, the 2-year-old student will have a basic understanding of Ash Wednesday and its significance.

Materials and Prep

• Plain paper
• Crayons or colored pencils
• Ash Wednesday coloring page (optional)

No prior knowledge or preparation is required for this lesson.

Activities

• Create an Ash Wednesday drawing: Encourage the student to draw a picture of a cross using crayons or colored pencils. Explain that Ash Wednesday is a special day where people remember Jesus and draw a cross on their foreheads with ashes.
• Color an Ash Wednesday coloring page: If available, provide the student with an Ash Wednesday coloring page to color. This activity will reinforce the concept of drawing a cross on Ash Wednesday.
• Sing a song: Teach the student a simple song related to Ash Wednesday, such as "Jesus Loves Me." Sing the song together and emphasize the message of Jesus' love.

Talking Points

• "Ash Wednesday is a special day when we remember Jesus."
• "On Ash Wednesday, people draw a cross on their foreheads with ashes."
• "Drawing a cross reminds us of Jesus and how much He loves us."
• "We can draw a cross too, using crayons or colored pencils."
• "Let's color this coloring page to practice drawing a cross."
• "Now, let's sing a song about Jesus and His love for us."