Lesson Plan for Primary 3 - Christian Religious Studies - Kindness In Action

**Lesson Plan: Kindness in Action** **Grade Level:** Primary 3 **Subject:** Christian Religious Studies **Duration:** 45 minutes **Objective:** - Students will understand the importance of kindness in Christian teachings. - Students will identify actions that demonstrate kindness. - Students will be inspired to practice kindness in their daily lives. **Materials Needed:** - Bible (Story of the Good Samaritan, Luke 10:25-37) - Chart paper and markers - Kindness coloring sheets - Crayons or colored pencils - "Kindness Coupons" (small slips of paper) - Sticky notes - Chalkboard/whiteboard **Lesson Outline:** **1. Introduction (5 minutes):** - Begin with a short prayer. - Briefly discuss the concept of kindness. Ask the students what they think kindness means. - Write down some of their responses on the chalkboard/whiteboard. **2. Bible Story (10 minutes):** - Read the story of the Good Samaritan from Luke 10:25-37. - If time permits, you can act out the story or use puppets for better engagement. - After reading, discuss the story: - Who were the characters in the story? - What did the Good Samaritan do that showed kindness? - How did his actions make a difference? **3. Discussion and Group Activity (10 minutes):** - Divide the class into small groups and give each group a chart paper and markers. - Ask them to draw or write down acts of kindness they can do at home, at school, or in their community. - After completing the activity, have each group share their chart with the class. **4. Kindness Coloring Activity (10 minutes):** - Hand out kindness coloring sheets to the students. - As the children color, play soft Christian music in the background. - Walk around the room and encourage students by discussing their colorful artwork and relate it to being kind. **5. Kindness Coupons (5 minutes):** - Give each student a few "Kindness Coupons." - Explain that they can use these coupons to do kind acts for others. - For example, "This coupon is good for a free hug" or "This coupon is good for helping with homework." **6. Closing and Reflection (5 minutes):** - Ask the students how they feel about practicing kindness. - Encourage them to use their kindness coupons throughout the week and share their experiences in the next class. - End with a prayer thanking God for the ability to be kind and asking for opportunities to practice kindness. **Assessment:** - Observe students’ participation during the discussion and activities. - Collect the charts and coloring sheets to check for understanding. - Monitor the future classes for students sharing their experiences using the Kindness Coupons. ### Extension Activities: - Initiate a "Kindness Wall" in the classroom where students can write down acts of kindness they've seen or done. - Organize a class project where students can perform a collective act of kindness, such as visiting a local nursing home or organizing a small fundraiser for a charity. This lesson plan aims to ground students in the moral and spiritual values of kindness as taught in Christian doctrine while making the learning process engaging and interactive.