**Lesson Plan for Christian Religious Studies:**
**Grade Level:** Primary 1
**Duration:** 45 minutes
**Topic:** Jesus Wants Us to Obey and Keep God's Commandments
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### **Objectives**
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Understand that Jesus wants us to obey and keep God's commandments.
2. Identify simple examples of God's commandments.
3. Demonstrate ways to obey God's commandments in daily life.
### **Materials Needed**
- Children's Bible
- Chart paper and markers
- Flashcards with simplified commandments
- Coloring pages
- Crayons and pencils
- Handouts with a short prayer
### **Lesson Outline**
#### **Introduction (10 minutes)**
1. **Greeting and Opening Prayer (3 minutes)**
- Greet the students and open with a simple prayer: "Dear Jesus, thank you for bringing us together today. Help us learn more about you and how you want us to live. Amen."
2. **Introduction to the Topic (7 minutes)**
- Discuss briefly who Jesus is, emphasizing that He teaches us how to live.
- Introduce the word "commandment" and explain that these are rules given by God to help us live good lives.
- Use simple language to explain that Jesus wants us to follow these rules because they help us love God and each other.
#### **Body of the Lesson (25 minutes)**
1. **Bible Story Time (10 minutes)**
- Read a simplified story of Jesus talking about the commandments. Use a children's Bible or another age-appropriate resource.
- Discuss the story briefly, asking questions to ensure understanding. Example questions: "What did Jesus say about the commandments?" "Why does Jesus want us to keep them?"
2. **Interactive Activity (10 minutes)**
- Show flashcards with simplified versions of some commandments (e.g., "Love God," "Tell the truth," "Be kind").
- Discuss each commandment briefly, giving everyday examples of how to keep them.
- Engage the students with a question-and-answer session to make sure they understand.
3. **Hands-On Activity (5 minutes)**
- Distribute coloring pages related to the commandments theme.
- Allow students to color while discussing ways they can obey these commandments at home and school.
#### **Conclusion (10 minutes)**
1. **Recap and Personal Connection (5 minutes)**
- Summarize the lesson by reiterating that Jesus wants us to obey and keep God's commandments.
- Ask students to share one thing they will do this week to obey God's commandments.
2. **Closing Activity and Prayer (5 minutes)**
- Distribute handouts with a simple prayer related to obedience.
- Lead the students in the prayer: "Dear God, help me to obey your commandments every day. Thank you for loving me and teaching me how to love others. Amen."
### **Assessment**
- Observe student participation during discussions and activities.
- Listen to student responses during the recap to assess understanding.
- Collect and review coloring pages for visual reinforcement of the lesson theme.
### **Follow-Up**
- Encourage students to share what they learned with their families.
- Plan a follow-up lesson that expands on specific commandments and how to live them out in various aspects of life.
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With these activities and discussions, the children will understand that Jesus wants them to follow God's commandments and how they can make this a part of their daily lives.