Lesson Plan for Primary 5 - Christian Religious Studies - Some Of The Things God Provides For Us

Sure, here is a sample lesson plan for a Primary 5 class on the topic "Some of the Things God Provides for Us" in Christian Religious Studies: --- ### Lesson Plan: Some of the Things God Provides for Us #### Grade Level: Primary 5 #### Subject: Christian Religious Studies #### Duration: 1 Hour --- #### Objectives: By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: 1. Identify and list some of the things God provides for us. 2. Understand the concept of God's provision and care. 3. Appreciate and thank God for His provision in their lives. --- #### Materials Needed: - Holy Bible (preferably children's version) - Whiteboard and markers - Chart paper and markers - Pictures or flashcards depicting different provisions (e.g., food, water, family, nature) - Notebooks and pencils - Coloring materials --- #### Lesson Structure: 1. **Introduction (10 minutes)** - Greet the students and say a short prayer. - Begin the class with a simple question: "What are some things you are thankful for today?" Allow students to share their thoughts. - Introduce the topic for the day: "Some of the Things God Provides for Us." 2. **Bible Story (15 minutes)** - Tell the story of God providing manna and quail for the Israelites in the desert (Exodus 16:4-18). - Discuss how God provided food and water for the Israelites when they needed it. 3. **Discussion (10 minutes)** - Write the word "God's Provision" on the whiteboard. - Ask students to name some things they think God provides for us today. Write their responses on the board (e.g., food, water, family, friends, nature, shelter, health). - Use pictures or flashcards to represent each provision and discuss the importance of each. 4. **Activity (15 minutes)** - Distribute chart paper and markers to small groups of students. - Ask each group to draw and label at least three things they believe God provides for them. - Encourage them to be creative and colorful. - Once completed, have each group present their chart to the class. 5. **Reflection (5 minutes)** - Ask each student to take out their notebooks and write a short thank-you note to God for one specific thing He has provided in their life. - Share a few of these notes with the class if time allows. 6. **Closure and Prayer (5 minutes)** - Recap the key points discussed in the lesson: the different ways God provides for us and why it’s important to be thankful. - Lead the class in a closing prayer, giving thanks to God for His provision. - Assign a small homework task: Ask students to find a Bible verse related to God's provision and share it in the next class. --- #### Assessment: - Participation in class discussion. - Group activity and presentation. - Reflection and thank-you note. --- This lesson plan aims to help students understand and appreciate God’s provisions, fostering a sense of gratitude and dependence on God.