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We Can Praise Jesus Too

Palm Sunday Parade

Day 140of 180
Week 28of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that people praised Jesus on Palm Sunday

2

Learn how to praise Jesus through song and celebration

3

Develop joy in worshiping God

📖 Scripture Connection

Matthew 21:9

“The crowds who went ahead of him, and those who followed, shouted, 'Hosanna to the son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!'”

— Matthew 21:9 (WEB)

Shows how people celebrated Jesus as a special king

📦 Materials Needed

  • Palm branches (or green paper leaves)
  • Parade music
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide
  • Hosanna banner
  • Coats or cloths
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse adventure! Remember how we learned about people waving palm branches for Jesus?

💭 Review Question: Can you show me how the people waved their branches?
2Teaching (5 min)

In Jerusalem, people were so excited to see Jesus! They knew He was a special king. They shouted 'Hosanna!' which means 'Save us!' and waved palm branches.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Jesus is a special king who loves us
  • People were happy and celebrated Jesus
  • We can praise Jesus too!
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes you happy about Jesus?
  • How can we show Jesus we love Him?
3Activity: Palm Sunday Praise Parade (6 min)
worship

Create a mini parade to celebrate Jesus, just like the people in Jerusalem!

📝 Instructions:
  1. Give each child a palm branch or paper leaf
  2. Play gentle worship music
  3. Walk around 'praising Jesus'
  4. Shout 'Hosanna!' together
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Walk slowly with parent help

Challenge: Create own praise dance moves

4Closing (3 min)

We learned how much Jesus loves us and how we can praise Him!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we do to praise Jesus today?
  • Who loves you very much?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank You for loving us. We want to praise You today!

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about how Jesus loves everyone

💎 Memory Verse

John 3:16

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son.”

— John 3:16 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Sing-along with hand motions: Point to heart for 'loved', spread arms wide for 'world', hug self for 'gave His Son'

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Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Palm Sunday marks Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem before His crucifixion

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Keep energy positive and celebratory
  • Encourage child's natural excitement
  • Use BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional support
🤔 Common Struggles:

Staying focused during worship activities

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's engagement and attempts to participate

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a Palm Sunday craft from BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Listen to BibleMouse worship songs about Jesus' love

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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