Lesson Plan for Primary 1 - Christian Religious Studies - God The Giver Of Things

### Lesson Plan: God the Giver of All Things #### Subject: Christian Religious Studies #### Grade Level: Primary 1 (Approximately 6-7 years old) #### Duration: 45 minutes #### Topic: God the Giver of All Things --- #### Objectives: - Students will understand the concept that God provides for everyone's needs. - Students will learn to appreciate and be thankful for what they have. - Students will identify examples of things that God gives us. --- #### Materials Needed: - Bible (Child-friendly version) - Whiteboard and markers - Pictures of basic needs (food, water, clothing, family, nature, etc.) - Construction paper and crayons/colored pencils - Stickers - Children's music that includes songs of gratitude --- #### Lesson Outline: **1. Introduction (5 minutes)** - Begin with a short prayer asking for understanding and a grateful heart. - Ask the students to sit in a circle and discuss what it means to give presents or gifts. Ask questions like, "Have you ever received a gift? How did it make you feel?" **2. Bible Story (10 minutes)** - Narrate the story of Creation from Genesis 1-2 in a simplified version suitable for children. - Emphasize how God created everything with love and gives us what we need. - Show pictures of different things God created (sun, moon, animals, plants, people) and explain that these are gifts from God. **3. Discussion (10 minutes)** - Write on the whiteboard: "What are some things God gives us?" - Encourage students to raise their hands and share their thoughts, writing their answers on the board. Examples could include food, water, family, friends, nature, and our talents. - Explain that these gifts come from God's love for us and it's important to be thankful for them. **4. Activity: Gratitude Cards (15 minutes)** - Provide each student with construction paper and crayons/colored pencils. - Instruct them to draw a picture of something they are thankful for that God has given them. It can be anything that makes them happy or something they use every day. - Once they finish their drawings, help them write a simple thank-you message on their cards, such as "Thank you, God, for my family," or "Thank you, God, for the trees and flowers." - Allow them to decorate their cards with stickers. **5. Song and Prayer (5 minutes)** - Teach the students a simple song of thanks, such as “Thank You, Lord” or “He's Got the Whole World in His Hands.” - Lead the class in singing the song together. - Close with another short prayer, thanking God for all His gifts and asking for a heart of gratitude. **6. Conclusion (At dismissal)** - Recap the key points of the lesson: God gives us everything we need because He loves us. It's important to be thankful for His gifts. - Encourage students to share their gratitude cards with their families and explain what they learned today. --- #### Assessment: - Verbal participation during discussion. - Observation of engagement during the activity and prayer. - Review of completed gratitude cards to ensure understanding and thoughtfulness. --- #### Notes: - Ensure all children are included and no one feels left out during discussions. - Be sensitive to the varying home environments and personal situations of the children. - Use positive reinforcement to encourage participation and thankfulness.