### Lesson Plan for Christian Religious Studies: Discovering God Through Jesus
**Grade:** Primary 1 (First Grade)
**Duration:** 40 Minutes
**Objectives:**
- To introduce students to the concept of God.
- To explain the importance of Jesus in understanding God.
- To help students understand that Jesus shows us what God is like.
- To encourage students to express their thoughts about God and Jesus through drawing and simple activities.
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**Materials Needed:**
- Bible storybook with colorful illustrations
- Drawing paper and crayons
- A music player with simple Christian songs for children
- Pictures of Jesus
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**Lesson Outline:**
### 1. Introduction (5 minutes)
- **Greeting & Prayer:**
- Welcome the students warmly and start with a short prayer. "Dear God, thank you for bringing us together to learn about you. Please help us to understand your love through Jesus. Amen."
### 2. Warm-Up Activity (5 minutes)
- **Discussion Question:**
- Ask the students, "What do you know about Jesus?"
- Allow a few students to share their thoughts.
### 3. Story Time (10 minutes)
- **Bible Story:**
- Read a simple, illustrated Bible story about Jesus from a children's Bible storybook. For example, the story of Jesus blessing the children (Mark 10:13-16).
- Show pictures of Jesus interacting with children to help them visualize.
### 4. Explanation (5 minutes)
- **Concept of God Through Jesus:**
- Explain in simple terms: "God loves us so much that He sent His Son, Jesus, to show us how to live, love, and be kind. Jesus is like a special friend from God."
- Show pictures of Jesus and explain His kindness and love.
### 5. Activity (10 minutes)
- **Drawing Jesus:**
- Provide drawing paper and crayons.
- Ask the students to draw a picture of Jesus with children or Jesus doing something kind.
- Encourage them to use bright colors to express happiness and love.
### 6. Song & Movement (3 minutes)
- **Christian Song:**
- Play a simple Christian song, like "Jesus Loves Me" or "This Little Light of Mine."
- Encourage the kids to sing along and do some simple hand movements to express joy.
### 7. Recap & Closing Prayer (2 minutes)
- **Recap:**
- Briefly go over the main points: "Today, we learned that God loves us so much that He sent Jesus to show us His love and kindness."
- **Closing Prayer:**
- "Dear God, thank you for teaching us about Jesus. Help us to remember His kindness and love every day. Amen."
### 8. Goodbye (1 minute)
- **Goodbye:**
- Give each student a high-five or a smiley face sticker as they leave to encourage their participation.
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**Assessment:**
- Observe students' engagement during the story and activities.
- Check their drawings for understanding of Jesus' love and kindness.
- Listen to their responses during discussions and their ability to follow the song and movements.
**Notes for Next Lesson:**
- Based on student participation and understanding, plan to introduce another story about Jesus, perhaps focusing on a specific miracle or teaching of Jesus.
By adjusting the pace and complexity according to the students' levels, this lesson plan helps to foster an early understanding and appreciation of God's love through Jesus.