Lesson Plan for Primary 2 - Christian Religious Studies - The Power Of Prayer I

### Lesson Plan: The Power of Prayer **Grade Level:** Primary 2 **Subject:** Christian Religious Studies **Duration:** 45 minutes **Topic:** The Power of Prayer --- #### **Lesson Objectives:** By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: 1. Understand what prayer is. 2. Identify different occasions when they can pray. 3. Recognize the importance and power of prayer. 4. Recite a simple prayer. #### **Materials Needed:** - Bible - Flashcards with key points - Pictures or illustrations of children praying - Coloring pages related to prayer - Crayons and pencils #### **Lesson Outline:** 1. **Introduction (5 minutes)** - Greet the students and introduce the topic. - Ask the students if they know what prayer is and if they pray at home. - Explain that prayer is talking to God, sharing our thoughts, and asking for His help. 2. **Story Time (10 minutes)** - Narrate a simple Bible story that highlights the power of prayer, such as Daniel in the Lions' Den (Daniel 6), Elijah and the prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18), or Jesus praying in the Garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26:36-46). - Use pictures or flashcards to illustrate the story. - Emphasize how God listened to and answered the prayers. 3. **Discussion (10 minutes)** - Discuss with the students different times and situations in which we can pray (e.g., before meals, at bedtime, when we are happy, when we need help). - Share how prayer can be powerful and how God listens to us when we pray. 4. **Activity: Prayer Tree (10 minutes)** - Provide each student with a coloring page of a tree. - Ask the students to think of something or someone they would like to pray for. - Write their prayer requests on leaves cutouts or directly on the tree. - Allow time for coloring and decorating their prayer tree. 5. **Prayer Practice (5 minutes)** - Teach the students a simple prayer they can recite. - For example: "Dear God, thank you for today. Please bless my family and friends. Help us to be kind and to always remember to pray. Amen." - Recite the prayer together as a class. 6. **Closing (5 minutes)** - Summarize key points from the lesson: what prayer is, when we can pray, and the power of prayer. - Encourage students to practice praying every day. - Close with a brief, collective prayer thanking God for the lesson. #### **Assessment:** - Observe the students' participation in the discussion. - Check their prayer trees to understand their grasp of the concept. - Listen to their recitation of the simple prayer. #### **Homework:** - Ask the students to say a prayer with their family before bedtime. - Optional: Draw a picture of a time when they prayed or someone else prayed for them. #### **Additional Notes:** - Ensure a supportive and respectful environment where students feel comfortable sharing. - Be mindful of different levels of understanding and provide help where needed. --- This lesson plan is designed to be engaging and interactive, helping young children grasp the concept of prayer and its significance in their Christian faith.