**Lesson Plan: Jesus' Teachings on the Kingdom of God II**
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**Grade Level:** Primary 2
**Subject:** Christian Religious Studies
**Duration:** 45 minutes
**Topic:** Jesus' Teachings on the Kingdom of God II
**Objective:**
- Students will understand the key concepts of the Kingdom of God as taught by Jesus.
- Students will be able to recall key parables and stories that illustrate the Kingdom of God.
- Students will recognize ways to apply Jesus' teachings in their daily lives.
**Materials:**
- Bible (Children’s version, if available)
- Storyboards or visuals illustrating parables
- Coloring materials (crayons, markers, colored pencils)
- Worksheets with related activities
**Introduction (5 minutes):**
1. **Greeting and Prayer:** Begin with a short prayer asking for understanding and wisdom.
2. **Recap:** Briefly review the last lesson on Jesus’ teachings about the Kingdom of God. Ask students to share something they remember.
**Activity 1: Storytelling (15 minutes):**
1. **Introduction to Parables:** Explain that Jesus often used parables (simple stories) to teach about the Kingdom of God.
2. **Parable of the Mustard Seed (Matthew 13:31-32):**
- Read the parable or summarize it in simple terms.
- Display an image or storyboard illustrating the parable.
- Discuss how the Kingdom of God starts small like a mustard seed and grows large.
3. **Parable of the Yeast (Matthew 13:33):**
- Read or summarize the parable.
- Show visuals or act out the parable with actions.
- Discuss how the Kingdom of God works quietly and from within, like yeast in dough.
**Activity 2: Discussion and Reflection (10 minutes):**
1. **Interactive Discussion:**
- Ask students what they think Jesus meant by comparing the Kingdom of God to a mustard seed or yeast.
- Encourage them to share personal experiences where small actions led to significant outcomes.
2. **Reflection Questions:**
- How can you help grow the Kingdom of God in your family/school/community?
- What small acts of kindness can you do that make a big difference?
**Activity 3: Creative Application (15 minutes):**
1. **Worksheet Activity:** Distribute worksheets with activities related to the parables discussed (e.g., matching, drawing, fill-in-the-blanks).
2. **Coloring Activity:** Provide coloring sheets illustrating the parables of the mustard seed and yeast.
3. **Group Activity:** In small groups, have students create a short skit or role-play based on one of the parables.
**Closing (5 minutes):**
1. **Review:** Recap the main points of the lesson. Ask students to share what they learned.
2. **Prayer:** End with a closing prayer, thanking God for His Kingdom and asking for help to live according to Jesus’ teachings.
3. **Homework:** Assign a simple task such as asking students to share one parable with their family and discuss its meaning.
**Assessment:**
- Observe student participation and understanding during discussions and activities.
- Review completed worksheets and coloring pages to gauge comprehension.
- Use student responses to reflection questions and group activities to assess their grasp of the lesson's key concepts.
**Extended Activities:**
- Encourage students to create their own parable that teaches a lesson about the Kingdom of God.
- Plan a service project where students can practice small acts of kindness in their community.
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This lesson plan aims to make the teachings about the Kingdom of God relatable and understandable for young students, providing them with both knowledge and practical ways to apply what they have learned.