Lesson 1: The Story of Easter Monday Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Bible storybook, pictures of Easter Monday celebrations Introduction: Start by discussing the importance of Easter Monday in Christianity. Read a simplified version of the Easter story. Development: Discuss the events that led to Easter Monday and its significance. Encourage students to ask questions and share their thoughts. Conclusion: Summarize the story of Easter Monday and its relevance to Christians. Assessment: Ask students to draw a picture depicting the events of Easter Monday.

Lesson 2: Symbols and Traditions of Easter Monday Time Allocation: 60 minutes Resources Needed: Easter eggs, crosses, images of Easter symbols Introduction: Show different symbols associated with Easter Monday. Discuss their meanings. Development: Explore the tradition of decorating eggs and its symbolism. Have a hands-on activity of decorating eggs. Conclusion: Reflect on the importance of these symbols in celebrating Easter Monday. Assessment: Ask students to write about their favorite Easter symbol and its significance.

Lesson 3: Connecting Easter Monday to Your Life Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Personal journals, discussion prompts Introduction: Discuss how the message of Easter Monday can be applied to daily life. Development: Engage students in a group discussion about forgiveness, new beginnings, and hope. Conclusion: Encourage students to think about how they can embody the spirit of Easter Monday in their own lives. Assessment: Have students write a reflection on a time they showed forgiveness or experienced a new beginning.

Lesson 4: Exploring the Concepts of Easter Monday Time Allocation: 60 minutes Resources Needed: Story of Easter Monday, discussion cards Introduction: Review the story of Easter Monday and its key concepts. Development: Break students into small groups to discuss different themes like sacrifice, rebirth, and renewal. Conclusion: Have each group share their insights and discuss how these concepts relate to Easter Monday. Assessment: Ask students to create a poster illustrating one of the concepts discussed.