Lesson plan for Primary 4 students on the topic "Attitude of Children of One Father" in Christian Religious Studies.
### Lesson Plan: Attitude of Children of One Father
#### Grade:
Primary 4
#### Subject:
Christian Religious Studies
#### Duration:
1 hour
#### Topic:
Attitude of Children of One Father
#### Lesson Objectives:
By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
1. Understand the concept of God as our Father.
2. Identify appropriate attitudes and behaviors as children of God.
3. Illustrate ways to show love and respect to others as brothers and sisters in Christ.
4. Demonstrate their understanding through role-playing and other activities.
#### Materials Needed:
- Bible (preferably children's version)
- Whiteboard and markers
- Chart paper and colored markers
- Storybook of "The Prodigal Son" or a similar biblical story
- Stickers and stars for rewards
- Worksheets with scenario-based questions
#### Introduction (10 mins):
1. **Greeting and Prayer**: Begin the class with a greeting and a short, simple prayer.
2. **Introduction to the Topic**: Ask students if they have siblings and how they treat them. Transition to explaining that just as they have siblings, all Christians are children of one Father, God.
#### Development (20 mins):
1. **Bible Reading**:
- Read Matthew 6:9-13 (The Lord's Prayer) to explain that God is our Father.
- Discuss the meaning of being a child of God and what responsibilities come with it.
2. **Story Time**:
- Read the story of "The Prodigal Son" (Luke 15:11-32).
- Discuss the attitudes of the different characters in the story, focusing on forgiveness and love.
3. **Group Discussion**:
- Ask questions like "What should we do if our brother or sister makes a mistake?" and "How can we show love to others?".
- Encourage participation and note down key points on the whiteboard.
#### Activities (20 mins):
1. **Scenario Role-Playing**:
- Divide the class into small groups and give them different scenarios that require showing Christ-like attitudes (e.g., sharing toys, forgiving a friend).
- Let each group perform their skit and discuss afterward.
2. **Worksheet Activity**:
- Hand out worksheets with different scenarios and ask the students to write down or draw the appropriate responses as children of one Father.
#### Conclusion (5 mins):
1. **Recap**:
- Summarize the main points: God is our Father, we are His children, and we should display attitudes of love, forgiveness, and respect.
- Review key behaviors that reflect a good attitude.
2. **Closing Prayer**:
- Lead a prayer asking God to help everyone have the right attitudes as His children.
3. **Rewards and Acknowledgments**:
- Distribute stickers or stars to students who participated actively and showed understanding.
#### Assessment:
- Observe students during discussions and activities.
- Review the worksheets for correct understanding of the lesson.
#### Follow-Up Activities:
1. **Homework**:
- Ask students to illustrate a situation where they showed a good attitude as a child of God.
2. **Next Lesson Preparation**:
- Inform students that in the next lesson, they will learn about specific biblical characters who displayed good attitudes.
### Notes:
- Keep the language simple and ensure the activities are engaging.
- Provide positive reinforcement consistently to encourage participation.
- Be sensitive to students' individual differences and encourage a supportive class environment.