| Lesson 1: Story of Ash Wednesday |
| Time Allocation: 45 minutes |
| Resources Needed: Bible stories about Ash Wednesday |
| Introduction: Discuss the importance of Ash Wednesday in Christianity |
| Development: Read and discuss the story of Ash Wednesday with the class |
| Conclusion: Reflect on the story and its significance |
| Assessment: Ask students to write or draw about what they learned |
| Lesson 2: Symbols and Traditions |
| Time Allocation: 40 minutes |
| Resources Needed: Ashes, cross symbols, images of Ash Wednesday traditions |
| Introduction: Introduce common symbols and traditions of Ash Wednesday |
| Development: Explore the meaning behind these symbols and traditions |
| Conclusion: Create a class display showcasing the symbols and traditions |
| Assessment: Have students explain the significance of a chosen symbol |
| Lesson 3: Connection to Child's Life |
| Time Allocation: 50 minutes |
| Resources Needed: Personal reflection sheets |
| Introduction: Discuss how Ash Wednesday relates to students' lives |
| Development: Have students reflect on their own actions and choices |
| Conclusion: Share and discuss reflections as a class |
| Assessment: Assess students' reflections for understanding |
| Lesson 4: Exploring Concepts |
| Time Allocation: 45 minutes |
| Resources Needed: Concept cards related to Ash Wednesday |
| Introduction: Introduce key concepts of Ash Wednesday |
| Development: Engage students in group discussions about these concepts |
| Conclusion: Summarize the discussions and key learnings |
| Assessment: Assess students' participation in discussions |