Lesson Plan- The Good Shepherd (1st grade on up)

Good Shepherd


Objectives: The students will be able to
- retell the story of The Good Shepherd
- explain why Jesus calls himself the Good Shepherd
- explain how to experience the Good Shepherd's care: listening to God's voice, coming at God's call, following God's lead
- explain that when they do wrong, Jesus still loves them and will forgive them



Review:
Prayer, Take Home Sheet, and vocabulary from last week’s lesson and also Objects Used as Mass cards



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

Parables- stories from every day life with a hidden meaning so people could understand more easily what is being taught
Shepherd- person who watches and takes care of sheep



Plan:

Read story: "The Good Shepherd" and ask questions from Take Home Sheet that will be sent home today.



Activities:

Introduce activities: Who is the Good Shepherd?

sermons4kids.com- Taking Care of the Sheep object lesson with coloring and puzzles

sermons4kids.com- All We Like Sheep (group activities) crafts, games, songs, etc.

childrensermons.com- The Good Shepherd object lesson

sermons4kids.com- The Master’s Voice object lesson

children.calvarychapel.com- The Good Shepherd lesson with memory verses, circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, and color sheets.



Crafts:

Introduce craft: Who is the Good Shepherd?

first-school.ws- Handprint Lamb or Sheep Craft
This is a very easy craft that the youngest child can help with and makes a beautiful keepsake. Template included.

underfives.co.uk- Squishy Sheep Craft
Cute sheep craft with template included.

jas.familyfun.go.com- Wooly Sheep
Most sheep can be a little standoffish, but not this roly-poly one made from a pompom.

Rocking Sheep- Tap the sheep very lightly and they will gently rock from side to side. (The Grolier KidsCrafts Craft Book by Cheryl Owen, page 18 & 19).

The Lord is My Shepherd Magnet- A cute sheep magnet out of popsicle sticks. You can omit the other wooden pieces and mini chalkboard in this craft and just use cardboard or construction paper. (Hands On Crafts for Kids 20-Minute Crafts, page 30 & 31).



Games:

Introduce game: What does a shepherd do? What happens if one lamb is missing?

ezinearticles.com- Stray Sheep Game (scroll down for this)

sunday-school-lessons.com- Shepherd’s Voice (scroll down and look under Lesson Two: My Sheep Know My Voice)

sunday-school-lessons.com- Lost Sheep (croll down and look under Lesson Three: The Lost Sheep)

sunday-school-lessons.com- Follow the Shepherd (scroll down and look under Lesson Three: The Lost Sheep)

sunday-school-lessons.com- Shepherd’s & Wolves (scroll down and look under Lesson Four: The Shepherd & The Gate)



Snacks:

Introduce snack: What is Jesus sometimes called? The Good Shepherd

christiancrafters.com- Sheep Treat or Shepherd’s Rod Treat (scroll down and look under Lesson Four: The Shepherd & The Gate)




Puzzles, Mazes, Worksheets:

More 365 Activities for Kids (do Good Shepherd with his Sheep spot the difference on August 26. More puzzles, mazes, dot-to-dot, spot the difference, etc. at September 29 – October 3.

The Great Bible Big Fun Activity Book: From the Old and New Testaments by Toni Lind
Follow the Dots to see who the shepherd guards against.
Sheep Scramble- Jesus was called the Good Shepherd. How many sheep are in this flock?

homiliesbyemail.com- (maze)

sermons4kids.com- (maze)

funnycoloring.com- Shepherd Looking for His Sheep (maze)

sermons4kids.com- The Good Shepherd (dot to dot)

sermons4kids.com- The Good Shepherd (word search)

sermons4kids.com- The Good Shepherd (word search)

sermons4kids.com- The Good Shepherd (crossword)

sermons4kids.com- The Good Shepherd (jumble)



Homework: Prayers and Take Home Sheet (It is in MS Word and can be changed any way you like according to your student’s abilities.)