Lesson 1: Story of Magha Puja
Time Allocation: 45 minutes
Resources Needed:
  • Pictures of Magha Puja celebration
  • Storybook about Magha Puja
Introduction: Tell students that they will be learning about the story of Magha Puja celebrated in Buddhism.
Development: Read the story of Magha Puja to the students, highlighting key events and teachings.
Conclusion: Discuss the significance of Magha Puja and ask students to share their thoughts on the story.
Assessment: Have students draw a picture depicting a scene from the story of Magha Puja.
Lesson 2: Symbols and Traditions of Magha Puja
Time Allocation: 50 minutes
Resources Needed:
  • Images of Buddhist symbols
  • Materials for making traditional lanterns
Introduction: Introduce students to the symbols and traditions associated with Magha Puja.
Development: Discuss the significance of various symbols and demonstrate how to make traditional lanterns.
Conclusion: Encourage students to reflect on the importance of symbols in celebrations.
Assessment: Ask students to write a short paragraph explaining the meaning of a Buddhist symbol of their choice.
Lesson 3: Connection to Children's Lives
Time Allocation: 55 minutes
Resources Needed:
  • Discussion prompts related to ethical behavior
  • Art supplies for creating a class pledge
Introduction: Explain how the teachings of Magha Puja can apply to children's lives.
Development: Facilitate a discussion on ethical behavior and have students create a class pledge based on Buddhist principles.
Conclusion: Have students share their pledges and discuss how they can incorporate Buddhist teachings into their daily lives.
Assessment: Assess students' understanding through their active participation in the discussion and creation of the class pledge.
Lesson 4: Exploring Concepts of Magha Puja
Time Allocation: 60 minutes
Resources Needed:
  • Interactive activities on the Four Noble Truths
  • Visual aids on the Eightfold Path
Introduction: Introduce students to the core concepts of Buddhism related to Magha Puja.
Development: Engage students in activities exploring the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path.
Conclusion: Discuss how these concepts relate to the celebration of Magha Puja.
Assessment: Evaluate students' understanding through their participation in the interactive activities and discussions.