Ways to Teach the Story of Moses in the Basket
The story of Moses, particularly of his rescue from a basket floating on the Nile River, has been told in movies, books and in Bible classes for a long time. Teachers are constantly looking for new and creative ways to teach this classic lesson. Many options exist, depending on the age of the child, for bringing this classic story to life.
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Water Safety
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You can begin this class by asking the children what they would take with them before going in the water. Depending on the age group, you can expect a wide variety of answers. When everyone has the opportunity to answer, ask if any of them would take a baby into the water with them. This leads into the opportunity to read Exodus 1:22-2:10 to them, preferably from a picture Bible. Once you have finished reading the story, ask questions like "Who was the story about?" or "Who Found Moses?"
Teaching with Crafts
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Along with telling the story, making crafts can help the child to absorb the information. You can have the kids make a basket or baby Moses paper craft while someone is reading the story. You can even glue some real grass the basket to make it more realistic. Once the craft and story are finished, then you can close by asking some basic questions about the story.
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Show and Tell
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Another way to explore the significance of a mother setting her son adrift on the Nile River is to bring a doll to class. Have the kids take turns holding it like a baby. Ask them what it would be like to have to take care of a baby. Use this conversation to lead into a discussion of what it would be like to give up your child, even if you knew it was for his own good.
Visual Aids
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Another way to teach the story of Moses is to use visual aids. These can be coloring pages that you refer to over the course of the story, or they can also be items like a handmade version of the little boat that Moses drifted in, or a picture of the Nile River. These aids can help to add depth and realism to the story.
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