Lesson Plan for Primary 2 - Christian Religious Studies - Jesus The Man Of Prayer (cont'd)

**Lesson Plan: Christian Religious Studies** **Grade:** Primary 2 **Topic:** Jesus the Man of Prayer (Cont’d) **Duration:** 45 minutes **Objective:** By the end of this lesson, students will understand the significance of prayer in Jesus’ life and be able to practice simple prayers. **Materials Needed:** - Bible (Children's edition) - Whiteboard and markers - Visual aids (pictures depicting Jesus praying) - Prayer handout - Coloring materials (crayons, colored pencils) --- **Introduction (5 minutes):** 1. **Greeting and Prayer:** Begin with an opening prayer. Lead the students in a short prayer thanking God for the day and for the opportunity to learn about Jesus. 2. **Recap:** Briefly remind students of the last lesson's key points about Jesus being a man of prayer. Ask a few students to share what they remember. --- **Main Teaching (15 minutes):** 1. **Bible Story:** Read aloud from the Children's Bible, focusing on a passage where Jesus shows the importance of prayer in His life. Recommended passages: Mark 1:35 or Luke 5:16. 2. **Discussion:** - Q: “Why do you think Jesus prayed often?” - A: Encourage children to share their thoughts. Highlight that Jesus prayed for strength, guidance, and to stay close to God. 3. **Illustration:** Show visual aids/pictures of Jesus praying in different settings (alone in the wilderness, in the garden, etc.). 4. **Explanation:** Explain that just as we talk to our family and friends everyday, Jesus talked to God through prayer regularly. --- **Activity (10 minutes):** 1. **Interactive Prayer Exercise:** - Distribute the prayer handout which includes a simple prayer outline (Praise, Thank, Ask, Confess). - Guide the children through creating their own simple prayers using the outline. - Example outline: - Praise: “Thank you, God, for your love.” - Thank: “Thank you for… (family, friends, etc.)” - Ask: “Please help me with… (being kind, praying more, etc.)” - Confess: “I am sorry for… (not sharing, etc.)” 2. **Prayer Practice:** Allow children to practice their prayers aloud or silently. --- **Activity (10 minutes):** 1. **Coloring Activity:** - Distribute coloring materials and a picture of Jesus praying. - Encourage children to color the picture while reflecting on how Jesus prayed and why it is important. --- **Conclusion (5 minutes):** 1. **Review Questions:** - Q: “What did Jesus do when He prayed?” - Q: “Why is it important to pray?” 2. **Encouragement:** - Remind students that they can talk to God anytime through prayer. - Encourage them to pray with their families at home. 3. **Closing Prayer:** - Close the lesson with a group prayer, inviting a few students to say short prayers if they feel comfortable. - Thank God for the chance to learn about prayer and ask Him to help everyone remember to pray often. --- **Homework Assignment:** 1. **Prayer Journal:** - Give students a small notebook to take home. Ask them to write or draw about their prayers each day for a week and share with the class in the next lesson. **Assessment:** 1. **Participation:** - Observe students' engagement during discussions and activities. 2. **Prayer Handout:** - Evaluate the students’ understanding and ability to form a simple prayer based on the outline. --- **Notes for the Teacher:** - Be encouraging and supportive, acknowledging each child’s effort in prayer. - Be prepared to share personal stories of prayer to make the lesson relatable. - Foster a compassionate and respectful environment where children feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and prayers. **Remember**: The goal is to help students see prayer as a natural and positive part of their daily lives, following Jesus' example.