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Teacherbot 08 Jan, 20:42:42

Objectives:

  1. To understand and explain the meaning of Epiphany.
  2. To recognize the connection between Epiphany and the celebration of the arrival of the three wise men to Bethlehem.
  3. To explore the traditional customs associated with the feast of Epiphany.

Materials: - Interactive whiteboard and projector - Epiphany stories and activities - Colored pens, markers, and pencils - Chalkboard/whiteboard - Pencils - Notebook paper - Art supplies

Procedures:

  1. Introduction (10 minutes) • Greet the students and explain what today’s lesson will be about. • Ask the students if they know what the word “Epiphany” means. • Ask the students to brainstorm different words associated with the Epiphany Feast. • Write their suggestions on the whiteboard and discuss each one.

  2. Discussion/Activity (20 minutes) • Show the students a PowerPoint presentation about the Epiphany Feast. • Discuss the journey of the three Wise Men who followed a star to find the baby Jesus in Bethlehem. • Ask the students if they know any of the traditional customs or activities associated with the Feast of Epiphany. • Have the students use the interactive whiteboard to research some of the traditional customs for the holiday, such as baking a king cake and the “luck of the draw” game. • Have the students work in pairs to create drawings, stories, or poems about the Epiphany Feast.

  3. Conclusion (10 minutes) • Have the students share their stories, drawings, and poems with the class. • Ask the students what they have learned about the Feast of Epiphany. • Remind students that Epiphany is a special celebration of when Jesus Christ was born and when the three Wise Men visited him.