Aim

To introduce the story of the Triumphal Entry. To encourage the giving of praise within the class.

Lesson

Begin by revising the work on 'cold pricklies' and 'warm fuzzies'. Play a game of 'Word Tickler', in which individual children are singled out for praise by the rest of the class. Discuss how it feels to be given such praise.

Revise work done last half-term on Jesus. What can the children recall about Him?

Tell the children that there is a famous story in the Bible about a time when a huge crowd of people all praised Jesus.

Share with children the story of the Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem (Luke 19:28-40).

Activity

Following discussion, groups of children could:

• make speech bubbles for their 'warm fuzzies'
• make a Triumphal Entry frieze
• sing a related song.

A Primary Vision resource provided by Stockport Christians in Schools Trust