Objective
By the end of this lesson, the student will understand the story of Noah's Ark, including its key characters, the significance of the flood, and the importance of kindness to animals. The student will also engage in creative activities that reinforce their understanding of the story.
Materials and Prep
- Paper
- Colored pencils or crayons
- Scissors
- Glue
- A large cardboard box (optional, for building an ark)
Before the lesson, familiarize yourself with the story of Noah's Ark from the Bible. Make sure to have a clear idea of the main events and characters to share with the student.
Activities
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Story Time: Read the story of Noah's Ark together. Discuss the main points and ask questions to engage the student. What did Noah do? Why did he build the ark?
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Animal Pairing Game: Have the student draw pairs of animals that would go on the ark. Encourage them to think about which animals would be friends and how many pairs they can draw!
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Build Your Ark: Using a large cardboard box, let the student decorate it to look like Noah's Ark. They can use colored pencils, crayons, and any other materials to make it colorful and fun!
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Kindness to Animals Discussion: Talk about the importance of caring for animals. Ask the student how they can show kindness to animals in their daily life.
Talking Points
- "Noah's Ark is a story about a man named Noah who built a big boat to save animals from a great flood."
- "Do you remember how many animals went on the ark? That's right! Two of each kind!"
- "Why do you think God wanted Noah to save the animals? It's because all living things are important!"
- "What do you think it was like for Noah and the animals on the ark? They must have had a lot of fun together!"
- "After the flood, God promised never to flood the Earth again. He put a rainbow in the sky as a sign of this promise!"
- "How can we be kind to animals today? We can feed them, take care of them, and respect their homes!"
- "What is your favorite animal? Let's draw it and think about how we can help that animal!"