**Christian Religious Studies Lesson Plan**
**Grade:** Primary 1
**Lesson Title:** Jesus Commands Us to Love
**Objective:**
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
1. Understand that Jesus commands us to love one another.
2. Identify ways they can show love to others in their daily lives.
3. Memorize the key Bible verse related to the commandment of love.
**Materials Needed:**
- Children's Bible or storybook containing John 13:34-35
- Visual aids (pictures of different acts of love)
- A large poster board and markers
- Crayons and drawing paper
- A simple song about love (optional)
**Lesson Outline:**
1. **Introduction (5 minutes):**
- Greet the students and open with a short prayer.
- Introduce the topic: "Today we are going to learn about something very important that Jesus told us to do. It’s about love!"
2. **Bible Story (10 minutes):**
- Read aloud John 13:34-35: "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples if you love one another."
- Explain in simple terms: "Jesus is telling us to love one another just as He loves us. When we love others, people will know that we are followers of Jesus."
3. **Discussion (10 minutes):**
- Ask questions to the students:
1. What did Jesus tell us to do?
2. How do you think we can show love to other people?
- Discuss with the students examples of acts of love like sharing, helping, being kind, and saying kind words.
4. **Activity: Act of Love Chart (15 minutes):**
- Show visual aids and discuss each picture, asking the students how each picture shows love.
- Create an “Acts of Love” chart on the poster board. Have students suggest acts of love and write them down or draw pictures.
- Example acts could include:
- Sharing toys
- Helping someone in need
- Saying kind words
- Giving a hug
5. **Memory Verse Activity (10 minutes):**
- Write John 13:34 on the board or a large paper.
- Have the students repeat the verse after you several times.
- Use hand motions or a rhythm to help them memorize the verse.
6. **Craft Activity (15 minutes):**
- Give each student a piece of paper and crayons.
- Ask them to draw a picture of themselves doing something loving for someone else.
- After drawing, have each child share their picture and explain how they are showing love.
7. **Song and Wrap-Up (5 minutes):**
- (Optional) Sing a simple song about love like “Jesus Loves Me” or another children’s song that talks about loving others.
- Recap: "Today we learned that Jesus wants us to love one another. Can we all remember to show love this week?"
- Close with a prayer asking God to help everyone show love to others.
**Assignment:**
- Encourage students to practice one act of love each day during the week and share their experience during the next class.
**Assessment:**
- Participation in the discussion and activities.
- Ability to memorize and recite the key verse.
- Engagement in drawing and describing their loving act.
**Notes for Teacher:**
- Be patient and gentle, as students at this age may need repetition and visual aids to understand the concept.
- Reinforce positive behavior and loving actions both in and out of the classroom to create a culture of kindness and love.