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Women Visit the Tomb

Jesus is Alive!

Day 157of 180
Week 32of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that Jesus died but did not stay dead

2

Recognize the love and bravery of the women who went to Jesus' tomb

3

Begin to grasp the miracle of Jesus' resurrection

📖 Scripture Connection

Matthew 28:1

“Now after the Sabbath, as it began to dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb.”

— Matthew 28:1 (WEB)

Shows the women's love and dedication to Jesus, even after His death

📦 Materials Needed

  • World English Bible
  • White paper
  • Crayons or markers
  • Toy stone or rock
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade K Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse adventure! Remember how sad Jesus' friends were yesterday?

💭 Review Question: What happened to Jesus on the cross?
2Teaching (7 min)

Today we'll learn about brave women who loved Jesus so much they went to His tomb early in the morning

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • The women were sad but wanted to take care of Jesus' body
  • They didn't know something amazing was about to happen
  • God had a wonderful surprise waiting for them
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Who were the women going to the tomb?
  • Why do you think they went so early in the morning?
3Activity: Tomb Discovery Drama (8 min)
storytelling

Act out the story of the women discovering the empty tomb

📝 Instructions:
  1. Use a blanket as the 'tomb'
  2. Have children take turns being the women and the angel
  3. Move the 'stone' to show the tomb is empty
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parents can guide the acting more directly

Challenge: Let children create their own dialogue

4Closing (3 min)

Review the exciting discovery at the tomb

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did the women find?
  • Why is this story so special?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank You, God, that Jesus is alive and loves us!

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn more about the amazing resurrection

💎 Memory Verse

Matthew 28:6

“He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.”

— Matthew 28:6 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Resurrection Peek-a-Boo: Cover and uncover a picture of the tomb while saying the verse, helping children remember the surprise of Jesus' resurrection

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This is a pivotal moment in Christian faith - Jesus conquered death

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, age-appropriate language
  • Focus on God's love and power
  • Be prepared for lots of questions
🤔 Common Struggles:

Young children might find the concept of resurrection confusing

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Excitement and wonder about the story

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create an empty tomb craft using the BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Sing resurrection songs from BibleMouse Song Collection
  • Read a children's book about Jesus' resurrection

Ready for Tomorrow?

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