## Lesson Plan: Jesus Loves All People
### Subject: Christian Religious Studies
### Grade: Primary 4
### Topic: Jesus Loves All People
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### 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
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### 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.
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### 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.
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### 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.
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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.