Lesson Plan: God through Our Relationships with Others
Grade: Primary 3
Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Duration: 60 Minutes
Objectives:
By the end of this lesson, students will:
- Understand the concept of reflecting God’s love through our relationships with others.
- Identify ways to show kindness, compassion, and love to their friends, family, and community.
- Recognize that treating others well is a way of honoring God.
Materials Needed:
- Bible or children’s Bible storybook
- Whiteboard and markers
- Story props (optional)
- Handouts with activities (coloring sheets, word searches, etc.)
- Crayons and pencils
- Blank paper for drawing or writing
Introduction (10 minutes):
Greeting and Prayer:
- Start with a simple prayer asking for God’s guidance during the lesson.
- Welcome students and briefly discuss the importance of kindness and love.
Hook:
- Ask the students if they remember a time when someone was really kind to them. How did it make them feel?
- Share a brief personal story of an act of kindness and its impact.
Lesson Development (40 minutes):
1. Bible Story (15 minutes):
Storytelling:
- Share the story of “The Good Samaritan” (Luke 10:25-37). Use a children’s Bible or a storybook for an age-appropriate version.
- Engage students with props or acting out the story to make it vivid and memorable.
Discussion Questions:
- Who in the story showed love and kindness?
- Why is it important to help others, even if we don’t know them well?
- How do you think God felt about the actions of the Good Samaritan?
2. Key Verse (5 minutes):
- Memory Verse:
- Introduce the memory verse: “Love your neighbor as yourself” (Mark 12:31).
- Repeat the verse a few times together and discuss what it means to “love your neighbor.”
3. Group Activity (20 minutes):
Group Work:
- Divide the students into small groups. Provide each group with a scenario where someone needs help, such as a friend who is sad or a family member who is ill.
- Ask each group to come up with a plan to show love and help in their scenario.
Sharing:
- Have each group share their scenario and plan with the class. Discuss the different ways they can show God’s love through their actions.
Conclusion (10 minutes):
Reflection:
- Ask students to close their eyes and think of one person they can show kindness to this week.
- Encourage them to write or draw their plan to help or be kind to that person on the blank paper provided.
Prayer:
- Close with a prayer asking God to help each student to show His love through their actions and relationships with others.
Follow-Up Activities:
Home Connection:
- Send a note home to parents explaining the lesson and suggesting ways they can reinforce the message (e.g., encouraging acts of kindness at home, discussing the Good Samaritan story).
Classroom Display:
- Create a bulletin board displaying the students’ drawings of their plans to show kindness. This can be a visual reminder throughout the week.
Assessment:
Observation:
- Observe and note students’ participation during discussions and group activities.
- Pay attention to the students’ understanding of the key concepts through their responses and actions.
Activities:
- Collect and review the students’ drawings and written plans to show kindness. Provide positive feedback and encouragement.
This lesson plan aims to engage Primary 3 students in understanding and practicing the concept of showing God’s love through their relationships with others, reinforcing Christian values in everyday actions.