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The Bridge illustration explains our need for Christ and His provision for that need. Small, symbolic gifts are one way to encourage your students and illustrate Biblical truths.

Below are some ideas for increasing students' awareness of the significance of special days in the Christian calendar.

Easter

Lesson Ideas

From Immanuel Bible Church:

“I like to use the Resurrection Eggs to explain the events of Holy Week. Each plastic egg has an item in it that corresponds to an event—for example, a coin in one egg would symbolize Jesus’ betrayal. You can purchase the filled eggs online or just make your own. We have a script of the major events in the Easter story that we use with the eggs. I also have developed an easy English lesson plan plan on Palm Sunday with an activity. Both the lesson plan and the Resurrection Eggs are appropriate for high beginners through intermediate students.”
—Linda

(Check out this website for directions to make your resurrection eggs and for many other Easter activities: http://www.rainbowcastle.org/resurrectioneggs.html)

From McLean Bible Church:

“In our program we have a 45-minute English lesson, 15-minute break and 45-minute English lesson. During the snack break, I do about a 10-15 minute program. My goal has been to show God’s powerful actions in history to bring us back to Himself—to walk with Him and to know the joy of the Lord.

I began with a lesson on Genesis—creation—God’s friendship with people and how that changed. I introduced vocabulary for shame, fear and guilt.

Next, I read to the group Max Lucado’s book—You Are Special—and had two teachers “act it out”; one got “stars” and the other got “gray dots.” I showed the pictures in the book as I read. I had a handout of the story for students to take home. The students (and teachers) LOVED THIS!

Passover—mini-vocabulary lessons—a mini-drama—Pharaoh with a crown, a slave master and a slave. Two sessions required—we talked about Moses, the Passover and did a vocabulary lesson. I am stressing God’s mighty power and His initiative and grace to lead them out of slavery and to freedom. I brought in non-yeast and yeast bread to show and a large picture of a lamb. I used maps and had a handout of Exodus 12.

A gentleman is coming to tell the significance of the Passover meal and how that relates to Easter—that is why they needed the Passover mini-vocabulary lessons.

Throughout, I have been using pictures from some American Bible Society Bible story booklets. I will also be using some of Linda’s ideas for Easter along with the “Resurrection Eggs”. I will emphasize God’s grace is the answer to our shame, guilt and fear.

After Easter, we will read and act out the story of the prodigal son, emphasizing his needs and the character and actions of the Father.”
—Jann


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	Ministry The Bridge illustration explains our need for Christ and His provision for that need. Small, symbolic gifts are one way to encourage your students and illustrate Biblical truths. Below are some ideas for increasing students' awareness of the significance of special days in the Christian calendar. Easter Lesson Ideas *From Immanuel Bible Church:* “I like to use the Resurrection Eggs to explain the events of Holy Week. Each plastic egg has an item in it that corresponds to an event—for example, a coin in one egg would symbolize Jesus’ betrayal. You can purchase the filled eggs online or just make your own. We have a script of the major events in the Easter story that we use with the eggs. I also have developed an easy English lesson plan plan on Palm Sunday with an activity. Both the lesson plan and the Resurrection Eggs are appropriate for high beginners through intermediate students.” —Linda (Check out this website for directions to make your resurrection eggs and for many other Easter activities: http://www.rainbowcastle.org/resurrectioneggs.html) *From McLean Bible Church:* “In our program we have a 45-minute English lesson, 15-minute break and 45-minute English lesson. During the snack break, I do about a 10-15 minute program. My goal has been to show God’s powerful actions in history to bring us back to Himself—to walk with Him and to know the joy of the Lord. I began with a lesson on Genesis—creation—God’s friendship with people and how that changed. I introduced vocabulary for shame, fear and guilt. Next, I read to the group Max Lucado’s book—You Are Special—and had two teachers “act it out”; one got “stars” and the other got “gray dots.” I showed the pictures in the book as I read. I had a handout of the story for students to take home. The students (and teachers) LOVED THIS! Passover—mini-vocabulary lessons—a mini-drama—Pharaoh with a crown, a slave master and a slave. Two sessions required—we talked about Moses, the Passover and did a vocabulary lesson. I am stressing God’s mighty power and His initiative and grace to lead them out of slavery and to freedom. I brought in non-yeast and yeast bread to show and a large picture of a lamb. I used maps and had a handout of Exodus 12. A gentleman is coming to tell the significance of the Passover meal and how that relates to Easter—that is why they needed the Passover mini-vocabulary lessons. Throughout, I have been using pictures from some American Bible Society Bible story booklets. I will also be using some of Linda’s ideas for Easter along with the “Resurrection Eggs”. I will emphasize God’s grace is the answer to our shame, guilt and fear. After Easter, we will read and act out the story of the prodigal son, emphasizing his needs and the character and actions of the Father.” —Jann Easter Resources Holy Week Easter Chart Easter Treasure Hunt Eggs and Bunny Idioms The Jellybean Prayer

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