Lesson Plan: The Early Life of Jesus II
Grade Level: Primary 2
Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Duration: 45 minutes
**Learning Objectives:**
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Recall key events from the early life of Jesus.
2. Understand the importance of these events in the Christian faith.
3. Identify key figures associated with Jesus's early life.
4. Appreciate the significance of Jesus's early experiences.
**Materials Needed:**
1. Bible or children's illustrated Bible
2. Chart paper/whiteboard and markers
3. Pictures of key events in Jesus's early life (Birth, Visit of the Magi, Presentation at the Temple, Flight to Egypt)
4. Crayons, colored pencils, or markers
5. Printed worksheets or activity sheets
6. Storybook on the early life of Jesus (optional)
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### Introduction (10 minutes)
1. **Greeting & Prayer:** Begin with a short opening prayer inviting the students to remember and reflect on the early life of Jesus.
2. **Recall Previous Lesson:** Briefly revisit what was covered in “The Early Life of Jesus I” lesson. Ask students to share any key points they remember.
3. **Introduction to Today’s Lesson:**
- Explain that today they will learn more about the events that happened after Jesus was born.
- Show students a timeline or brief overview of the key events in Jesus's early life that you will be covering.
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### Direct Instruction (15 minutes)
1. **Key Events and Stories:**
- **The Visit of the Magi:** Explain how wise men from the East followed a star to find and honor baby Jesus with gifts. Show a picture.
- **The Presentation at the Temple:** Tell the story of Mary and Joseph bringing Jesus to the temple in Jerusalem and meeting Simeon and Anna. Show a picture.
- **Flight to Egypt:** Describe how an angel warned Joseph in a dream to escape to Egypt to protect Jesus from King Herod. Show a picture.
- **Return to Nazareth:** Explain how Jesus and his family returned to Nazareth after King Herod's death to live a simple life. Show a picture.
2. **Reading from Storybook/Bible:**
- Read selected passages or a child-friendly version of these stories from the Bible or a storybook.
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### Guided Practice (10 minutes)
1. **Question & Answer:**
- Ask guided questions to ensure understanding:
* Who visited Jesus after his birth?
* What gifts did the Magi bring?
* What happened at the temple in Jerusalem?
* Why did Jesus's family flee to Egypt?
2. **Group Activity:**
- Divide the students into small groups.
- Give each group a key event to draw. Provide crayons, markers, and paper.
- Allow them to work together to create their interpretation of the event.
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### Independent Practice (5 minutes)
1. **Worksheet Activity:**
- Provide a worksheet with pictures related to Jesus's early life.
- Ask students to match pictures with the correct events or complete a simple crossword puzzle.
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### Conclusion (5 minutes)
1. **Review and Reflect:**
- Review the key events and their significance.
- Allow students to share their group drawings and explain the event they illustrated.
2. **Closing Prayer:**
- Offer a short closing prayer thanking God for the lessons learned from the early life of Jesus and praying for guidance in following His example.
### Assessment:
- Informal assessment through questions and group activity participation.
- Review of completed worksheets to check for understanding.
### Extension Activity:
- Encourage students to narrate the stories of Jesus's early life to their family at home.
**Notes for Teacher:**
- Be sensitive to the various levels of student comprehension.
- Use simple language and clear visuals to aid understanding.
- Provide positive reinforcement and encouragement throughout the lesson.
This lesson plan ensures a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the early life of Jesus, tailored to the learning needs of Primary 2 students.