Lesson Plan for Primary 4 - Christian Religious Studies - Jesus Loves All People

## Lesson Plan: Jesus Loves All People ### Subject: Christian Religious Studies ### Grade: Primary 4 ### Topic: Jesus Loves All People --- ### Objective: - Students will understand that Jesus loves all people, regardless of their background, status, or actions. - Students will be able to identify and discuss examples of Jesus' love in the Bible and in their own lives. ### Materials Needed: - Bible (preferably a child-friendly version) - Storybook or visual aids depicting Bible stories - Paper, crayons, and markers - A large world map or a globe - Stickers or stars - Craft materials for an activity (optional: for creating “Jesus Loves Me” badges or cards) ### Lesson Duration: 45 minutes --- ### Lesson Outline #### Introduction (5 minutes) 1. **Opening Prayer:** Begin with a short prayer asking for understanding and guidance during the lesson. 2. **Warm-Up Activity:** - Ask students to stand in a circle and take turns sharing one nice thing that someone did for them recently. - Emphasize the importance of kindness and love in everyone’s life. #### Main Content (20 minutes) 1. **Bible Story (10 minutes):** - Read or narrate the story of Jesus and the Samaritan Woman at the Well (John 4:1-42). - Use visual aids or a storybook with pictures to make the story engaging and easier to understand. - Discuss key points: Jesus talking to someone different from Him, showing love and kindness, and the woman's joy in sharing the good news with her village. 2. **Discussion (10 minutes):** - Ask questions to ensure comprehension. Examples: - Why was it surprising that Jesus talked to the Samaritan woman? - How did Jesus show His love to the Samaritan woman? - How did the woman react after talking to Jesus? - Discuss how Jesus loves everyone regardless of their differences or past mistakes. #### Activity (15 minutes) 1. **Interactive Activity (10 minutes):** - Display a large world map or globe. - Give students stickers or stars and ask them to place them on different countries or places while mentioning that Jesus loves the people there. - This visual representation helps students understand the global nature of Jesus' love. 2. **Craft Activity (5 minutes):** - Provide materials for students to create "Jesus Loves Me" badges or cards. - Encourage them to decorate these with markers and stickers. - Suggest that they give these badges/cards to friends or family members as a reminder of Jesus’ love. #### Conclusion (5 minutes) 1. **Recap:** - Summarize the key points of the lesson. - Reinforce the message that Jesus loves all people, regardless of their background or actions. 2. **Closing Prayer:** - Lead the students in a closing prayer thanking Jesus for His love and asking for help in showing that love to others. 3. **Homework:** - Ask students to think of one kind act they can do for someone during the week to show love, just as Jesus does. - Encourage them to share their experiences in the next class. --- ### Evaluation: - Assess students’ understanding through their participation in the discussion and activities. - Review the badges or cards they create to check for understanding of the key message. - Follow up in the next class to evaluate how they applied the lesson in their lives through the assigned homework. --- ### Additional Notes: - Ensure that the lesson is engaging and inclusive, keeping in mind the diverse learning styles and backgrounds of the students. - Use positive reinforcement to encourage participation and make the lesson a joyous experience. --- By the end of this lesson, students should have a clear understanding of the encompassing love Jesus has for all people and be inspired to emulate that love in their daily interactions.