### Lesson Plan: Jesus, the Way to the Father
**Grade Level:** Primary 3
**Subject:** Christian Religious Studies
**Duration:** 45 minutes
**Topic:** Jesus, the Way to the Father
#### Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Understand who Jesus is in the context of Christianity.
2. Explain the concept of Jesus as the way to God the Father.
3. Recite John 14:6 and understand its meaning.
4. Identify ways to follow Jesus in their daily lives.
#### Materials Needed:
- Bible (preferably a children’s version)
- Whiteboard and markers
- Visual aids (e.g., a picture of Jesus, a simple road map illustration)
- Activity sheets (coloring pages or simple puzzles about Jesus)
- Storybook about the life of Jesus (optional)
#### Lesson Outline:
1. **Introduction (5 minutes):**
- Warm welcome to students.
- Briefly ask students what they know about Jesus.
- Share the objective of the lesson: “Today, we are going to learn about who Jesus is and how He helps us find our way to God the Father.”
2. **Bible Reading (10 minutes):**
- Read John 14:6 from the Bible: "Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’”
- Explain the verse in simple terms.
- Jesus says He is the way, meaning He shows us how to live.
- He is the truth, meaning all the things He tells us are true.
- He is the life, meaning He gives us eternal life with God.
- Only through Jesus can we come close to God the Father.
3. **Discussion (10 minutes):**
- Ask questions to check understanding:
1. What does it mean that Jesus is the way?
2. How can we follow Jesus?
3. Why is Jesus important for us to reach God the Father?
- Discuss practical examples of how students can follow Jesus in their daily lives (e.g., being kind, praying, helping others).
4. **Activity (15 minutes):**
- Provide students with activity sheets (coloring pages or simple puzzles about Jesus).
- As students work, move around the classroom and engage with them, answering any questions they might have.
5. **Summary and Recap (3 minutes):**
- Recap the key points of the lesson.
- Jesus is the way to God the Father.
- John 14:6 teaches us that to reach God, we need Jesus.
- Encourage students to remember and practice the ways to follow Jesus they discussed.
6. **Closing Prayer (2 minutes):**
- Lead the students in a simple prayer asking God to help them follow Jesus and understand His teachings.
#### Evaluation:
- Ask students to recite John 14:6.
- Assess understanding through their responses during the discussion.
- Review their activity sheets to see if they are engaged and understand the concept.
#### Homework:
- Ask students to draw or write one way they can follow Jesus at home or school and bring it to the next class.
#### Additional Notes:
- Incorporate more visual aids and storytelling if needed to cater to younger students.
- Always provide positive reinforcement to encourage participation and engagement.