Pre-Kindergarten Lesson Plan: “Jesus Feeds the 5,000”

Bible Story: Jesus Feeds the 5,000 (John 6:1-14)

Objective:

• Understand the importance of sharing.

• Learn that Jesus can do amazing things with what we give Him.

• Recognize that Jesus cares for us and provides for our needs.

Circle Time (15 minutes)

1. Introduction:

• Start with a simple prayer, asking Jesus to help us learn about His love and miracles.

• Introduce the story: “Today, we will learn about a time when Jesus did something amazing with just a little boy’s lunch!”

2. Story Time:

• Read the story “Jesus Feeds the 5,000” using a children’s Bible or storybook.

• Use props like a small basket with 2 toy fish and 5 small toy loaves of bread.

3. Discussion Questions:

• Who gave his lunch to Jesus? (The little boy)

• How many people did Jesus feed? (5,000 men, plus women and children)

• What did Jesus do before sharing the food? (He prayed and thanked God)

• What can we learn about sharing?

Activity Time (20 minutes)

1. Craft: Basket of Bread and Fish

• Materials Needed:

• Paper plates (to make the basket)

• Cut-out fish and bread shapes (coloring sheets)

• Crayons, glue sticks, and stickers

• Instructions:

• Let the children color the fish and bread.

• Help them glue the fish and bread onto the paper plate basket.

• Encourage them to count the fish and loaves as they glue them.

• Write “Jesus cares for us” on each basket.

Snack Time (10 minutes)

• Snack Idea:

• Goldfish crackers and small bread rolls to represent the fish and loaves.

• Before eating, practice saying a simple prayer of gratitude just like Jesus did.

Music and Movement (10 minutes)

• Songs to Sing:

• “Jesus Loves Me”

• “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands”

• “God is So Good”

• Action Activity:

• Pretend to be the little boy sharing his lunch.

• Act out the miracle of Jesus multiplying the food with hand motions.

Bible Verse (5 minutes)

• Verse of the Day:

• “And my God will meet all your needs.” – Philippians 4:19

• Practice saying it together with hand motions:

• Point up for “God”

• Hug yourself for “meet all your needs”

Closing Prayer and Dismissal (5 minutes)

• Thank God for providing for us and teaching us to share.

• Pray for friends, family, and any special requests from the children.

Take-Home Activity:

• Send home a coloring sheet of Jesus feeding the 5,000.

• Include a note encouraging parents to discuss the importance of sharing at home.

Extra Tips:

• Use simple language and keep the story interactive.

• Encourage participation by asking questions and letting them repeat key phrases.

• Reinforce the message: Jesus cares for us, and we can share what we have with others.