1️⃣ To Parents
Today’s story retells the well-known event from the New Testament where Jesus performs a miracle by feeding five thousand people with only five loaves of bread and two fish.
This story encourages children to reflect on kindness, sharing, and faith, and it supports learning through past-tense narrative, sequencing adverbs, and vocabulary related to miracles and community.2️⃣ Today's Reading
Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand
It was a warm afternoon, and a large crowd had gathered on the hillside to listen to Jesus teach. People had walked for hours to hear his words. Some had brought food, but many had not.
As the sun lowered in the sky, the disciples grew worried. “The people are hungry,” they told Jesus. “Send them away to find food in the nearby villages.”
Jesus smiled. “They don’t need to go. You give them something to eat.”
The disciples were confused. “But we only have five loaves of bread and two fish! How can that be enough for so many?”
Jesus took the small basket of food. He looked up to heaven and gave thanks. Then he broke the bread and fish into pieces and handed them to the disciples.
“Give these to the people,” he said.
They began to pass the food around. First to ten people, then to fifty, then to hundreds. As they passed the baskets, the food never ran out.
Everyone ate until they were full.
When the meal was finished, the disciples collected the leftovers—twelve baskets full!
The people were amazed. They looked at Jesus and knew they had witnessed something special. A miracle.
3️⃣ New Vocabularies
- disciple /dɪˈsaɪpəl/ – 門徒
The disciples were worried the people had no food. - loaf /loʊf/ – 一條（麵包）
They had only five loaves of bread. - miracle /ˈmɪrəkəl/ – 奇蹟
The people believed they saw a miracle. - basket /ˈbæskɪt/ – 籃子
The food was passed around in baskets. - leftover /ˈlɛftˌoʊvɚ/ – 剩菜、剩餘物
Twelve baskets of leftovers were collected. - multiply /ˈmʌltəˌplaɪ/ – 增加、繁殖
Jesus multiplied the food so everyone could eat.
4️⃣ Hi, Kids!
Have you ever shared something small that turned out to help many people?
Try writing about a time when kindness or sharing made a big difference. “Even though I had just a little, I shared it and...”
5️⃣ Questions
- Why were the disciples worried?
A. It was going to rain B. They had no food for the crowd C. Jesus was tired D. People were leaving - How much food did the disciples have?
A. Ten loaves and five fish B. One loaf and one fish C. Five loaves and two fish D. None - What did Jesus do with the food?
A. Ate it himself B. Gave thanks and shared it C. Threw it away D. Saved it for later - What happened as the food was passed out?
A. People began fighting B. The food ran out quickly C. The food kept multiplying D. Only a few people ate - What was left after everyone ate?
A. Nothing B. Twelve baskets of leftovers C. One loaf and one fish D. Empty baskets
6️⃣ 🌟 Good Job
Great job! Just like in today’s story, remember that sharing—even when it seems small—can bring big blessings to others.
