Lesson Plan for Primary 4 - Christian Religious Studies - God Calls Us For A Purpose

Lesson plan for teaching Primary 4 students about the topic "God Calls Us for a Purpose" in Christian Religious Studies. --- **Lesson Plan: God Calls Us for a Purpose** **Grade Level:** Primary 4 **Duration:** 60 minutes **Learning Objectives:** 1. Students will understand that God has a purpose for everyone. 2. Students will recognize examples of biblical figures who were called by God for a special purpose. 3. Students will reflect on their unique abilities and how they can use them for good. **Materials Needed:** - Bibles (for students and the teacher) - Whiteboard and markers - Chart paper and markers - Coloring materials (crayons, markers, colored pencils) - Worksheet with discussion questions - Storybook or video clip about a biblical figure (optional) **Lesson Outline:** 1. **Introduction (10 minutes)** - Begin with a short prayer asking for understanding and openness to God’s word. - Introduce the topic by asking students if they know what a "purpose" is. Discuss their answers and then explain that God gives everyone a special purpose or job to do in their lives. 2. **Bible Story (15 minutes)** - Choose a biblical figure to illustrate the lesson (e.g., Moses, Samuel, David, Jesus’ disciples). - Read the story from the Bible or narrate it in a simplified manner suitable for Primary 4 students. - Discuss the story focusing on how God called the particular person and what purpose He had for them. 3. **Discussion (10 minutes)** - Ask questions to engage students: - How did [biblical figure] know God was calling them? - What special job did God give them? - How do you think they felt when God called them for this special purpose? - Write students’ answers on the whiteboard to highlight key points. 4. **Activity (15 minutes)** - Hand out worksheets with discussion questions and coloring sections related to the story. - Example questions: - What talents or abilities do you think you have? - How can you use your talents to help others? - Draw a picture of yourself doing something that helps others. - Allow students to work individually or in small groups to complete the worksheets. 5. **Sharing and Reflection (10 minutes)** - Invite students to share their drawings and thoughts about how they can use their talents to help others. - Discuss how even small acts of kindness can be part of fulfilling God’s purpose for us. 6. **Conclusion (5 minutes)** - Summarize the lesson by reinforcing the idea that everyone has a unique purpose from God, and part of growing up is discovering and living out that purpose. - Close with a prayer, asking for guidance in discovering and fulfilling their God-given purposes. **Homework:** - Ask students to talk with their parents or guardians about the talents they see in each other and how they can use them to help their family, friends, and community. --- By following this lesson plan, students will gain a deeper understanding of the concept of purpose and will be encouraged to reflect on their own potential and how they can contribute positively to the world around them.