### Lesson Plan: Christian Religious Studies
#### Topic: Forms of Prayer II - Praise and Thanksgiving
#### Grade: Primary 2
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#### Lesson Objectives:
1. Understand the different forms of prayer, specifically focusing on praise and thanksgiving.
2. Learn how to express gratitude in prayer.
3. Identify examples of praise and thanksgiving in the Bible.
4. Engage in simple activities that reinforce the understanding of these forms of prayer.
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#### Materials Needed:
- Bible (children-friendly version)
- Chart paper and markers
- Coloring sheets related to the lesson
- Simple musical instruments (tambourines, maracas, etc.)
- Stickers or small rewards
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#### Lesson Outline:
**1. Introduction (10 minutes):**
- Begin with a short prayer.
- Recap the previous lesson on forms of prayer.
- Introduce the new lesson by explaining that today, they will learn about two special types of prayer: Praise and Thanksgiving.
**2. Bible Story (15 minutes):**
- Read aloud a Bible story that highlights praise or thanksgiving. For example, the story of David singing and dancing before the Lord with the Ark of the Covenant (2 Samuel 6:14-15) or the story of the ten lepers who were healed and the one who came back to thank Jesus (Luke 17:11-19).
- Discuss the story: Ask questions to ensure comprehension (e.g., "Why was David happy and singing?" "What did the healed man do?").
**3. Discussing Praise and Thanksgiving (10 minutes):**
- Define praise as telling God how great He is, and thanksgiving as saying thank you to God for what He has done.
- Write examples on chart paper:
- Praise: “God, You are wonderful!”
- Thanksgiving: “Thank You, God, for my family!”
**4. Activity: Praise and Thanksgiving Jar (15 minutes):**
- Each student gets a small jar or a cup.
- Provide paper slips. Ask students to write or draw things they are thankful for or ways to praise God.
- Collect the slips in their jars.
- Encourage them to add more slips at home with their families.
**5. Interactive Praise Session (10 minutes):**
- Use simple musical instruments.
- Sing a children’s praise song together (e.g., "This is the Day" or "I'm Gonna Sing").
- Encourage the children to express their praise and thanksgiving vocally.
**6. Coloring Activity (10 minutes):**
- Hand out coloring sheets related to the theme (e.g., pictures of children praying or scenes from the Bible stories discussed).
- While coloring, encourage students to think of more things they can thank and praise God for.
**7. Review and Prayer (10 minutes):**
- Recap the main points of the lesson.
- Invite volunteers to share what they wrote or drew for the Praise and Thanksgiving Jar.
- Close with a group prayer of praise and thanksgiving, incorporating students' contributions.
**8. Homework Assignment:**
- Ask students to share the lesson with their family and continue adding to their Praise and Thanksgiving Jar throughout the week.
- Encourage them to bring back one new thing they added to share in the next class.
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#### Evaluation:
- Observe students during discussions and activities to assess their engagement and understanding.
- Listen to their responses during the interactive sessions and review their homework assignments.
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This structured lesson plan aims to make the concept of praise and thanksgiving in prayer engaging and understandable for Primary 2 students through stories, interactive activities, and hands-on learning.