### Lesson Plan: God the Creator
#### Subject:
Christian Religious Studies
#### Grade Level:
Primary 1
#### Duration:
40 minutes
#### Topic:
God the Creator
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**Objective:**
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
1. Understand that God is the creator of everything.
2. Identify some of the things God created.
3. Appreciate the beauty and diversity of God's creation.
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**Materials Needed:**
- Bible (Children's Bible preferred)
- Pictures of various elements of creation (animals, plants, humans, stars, etc.)
- Art supplies (crayons, paper, markers)
- A poster board
- A simple song about creation (Optional)
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**Introduction (5 minutes):**
1. **Greeting and Opening Prayer:**
- Begin by welcoming the students warmly.
- Lead the students in a simple opening prayer, thanking God for everything He has created.
2. **Icebreaker:**
- Ask the students to think about their favorite thing in nature and share it with the class. Briefly discuss the variety of answers to engage them.
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**Lesson Content (15 minutes):**
1. **Bible Story:**
- Read the creation story from the Children's Bible (Genesis 1:1-31).
- Use pictures to illustrate each day of creation if available.
2. **Discussion:**
- After reading, ask the students simple questions to ensure they understand:
- "Who created the world?"
- "What did God create on the first day? The second day? And so on..."
- "How did God feel about His creation?"
- Emphasize that everything around us, including ourselves, was created by God and He loves His creation.
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**Activity (15 minutes):**
1. **Creative Time:**
- Hand out paper and coloring supplies.
- Ask students to draw or color their favorite part of God’s creation.
- As they work, play a simple song about creation if desired.
2. **Sharing:**
- Once the students have completed their drawings, invite them to share their artwork with the class.
- Display their drawings on a poster board labeled "God's Wonderful Creation."
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**Conclusion (5 minutes):**
1. **Recap:**
- Review the key points of the lesson: God created everything, and He thinks it is very good.
2. **Closing Prayer:**
- Lead the students in a closing prayer, thanking God for the lesson and all the beautiful things He has created.
3. **Homework: (Optional)**
- Invite the students to find one thing in nature over the next week that reminds them of God’s creation and be ready to share it in the next class.
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**Assessment:**
- Participation in discussion and activities.
- Understanding reflected in answers during the discussion and through their drawings.
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**Note for Teachers:**
- Feel free to adjust the timing and activities based on the class size and attention span of the students.
- Encourage a positive and open atmosphere where students feel comfortable sharing and asking questions.
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End of Lesson Plan