Lesson 1: Story of Festival of RidvánObjective: The child should learn about the story of Festival of Ridván celebrated in Baha'ism, its roots and history. Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Storybooks about Baha'ism, pictures of Ridván Garden Introduction: Introduce the concept of Festival of Ridván and explain its significance in Baha'i faith. Development: Read a story about Ridván Garden and discuss its historical importance. Conclusion: Recap the story and ask students to share their thoughts about the significance of Ridván. Assessment: Ask students to draw a picture of Ridván Garden and explain its relevance. |
Lesson 2: Exploring Symbols and TraditionsObjective: The child should explore the symbols and traditions of Festival of Ridván celebrated in Baha'ism. Time Allocation: 60 minutes Resources Needed: Art supplies, images of Ridván Festival decorations Introduction: Show pictures of Ridván Festival decorations and discuss their significance. Development: Allow students to create their own symbols of Ridván using art supplies. Conclusion: Display and discuss the symbols created by students, connecting them to the festival's traditions. Assessment: Evaluate students' creations based on their understanding of Ridván symbols. |
Lesson 3: Connecting Ridván to Daily LifeObjective: The child should connect Festival of Ridván celebrated in Baha'ism to the child’s life. Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Reflection worksheets, pens/pencils Introduction: Discuss the values celebrated during Ridván and how they relate to students' lives. Development: Ask students to write or draw their reflections on how they can embody Ridván values in their daily life. Conclusion: Share and discuss students' reflections, highlighting the relevance of Ridván in their lives. Assessment: Review students' reflections and provide feedback on their understanding of connecting Ridván to their daily life. |
Lesson 4: Exploring Ridván ConceptsObjective: The child should explore the concepts of Festival of Ridván celebrated in Baha'ism. Time Allocation: 60 minutes Resources Needed: Concept cards, whiteboard/markers Introduction: Introduce key concepts of Ridván such as unity, renewal, and joy. Development: Divide students into groups and have them discuss and present their understanding of each concept. Conclusion: Summarize the discussions and emphasize the importance of these concepts in Ridván celebration. Assessment: Evaluate group presentations based on their grasp of Ridván concepts. |