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Peter's First Battle: Courage and Growth

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - Rising Conflict

Day 13of 180
Week 3of 36
35Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Analyze Peter's character development through his first battle

2

Understand the themes of courage and personal growth

3

Discuss how challenges help us become stronger

📖 Scripture Connection

Joshua 1:9

“Haven't I commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Don't be afraid, neither be dismayed, for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”

— Joshua 1:9 (WEB)

Parallels Peter's courage in facing the wolf with God's call to be brave

📦 Materials Needed

  • Novel copy of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
  • Character development worksheet
  • Colored pencils
  • Journal
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Read Joshua 1:9 and discuss what true courage means. Ask students to share a time they felt scared but did something brave.

💭 Review Question: What makes someone courageous?
2Teaching (15 min)

Guided reading of Chapter 12, focusing on Peter's encounter with the wolf and his transformation from a hesitant boy to a protector.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Peter's initial uncertainty
  • The moment of decision to protect Susan
  • The significance of taking action despite fear
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How does Peter change during this chapter?
  • What motivated Peter to fight the wolf?
  • How does this moment reflect growing up?
3Activity: Courage Transformation Chart (10 min)
character mapping

Students create a visual representation of Peter's character development before and after the wolf encounter.

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw Peter before the battle on one side of the page
  2. Draw Peter after the battle on the other side
  3. Write character traits around each drawing
  4. Use arrows to show how Peter changed
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use pre-drawn character outline

Challenge: Write a short narrative explaining the transformation

4Closing (5 min)

Reflect on how facing challenges helps us grow

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did Peter learn about himself?
  • How can we be brave like Peter?
  • What does God say about courage?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, help us to be brave like Peter, trusting in Your strength when we feel afraid.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore more about Aslan and hope in Narnia

💎 Memory Verse

Joshua 1:9

“Be strong and courageous! Don't be afraid, neither be dismayed, for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”

— Joshua 1:9 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Courage Pose: Students strike a brave pose while reciting the verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson explores character development and moral growth through Peter's first battle

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage discussions about personal growth
  • Help children see courage as a learned skill
  • Connect biblical principles of bravery
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might feel overwhelmed by the concept of facing fears

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Understanding of personal growth and courage

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Write a journal entry from Peter's perspective
  • Create a comic strip of the wolf battle
  • Research biblical heroes who showed courage

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