### Lesson Plan: The Power of Prayer II
**Grade Level:** Primary 2 (7-8 years old)
**Subject:** Christian Religious Studies
**Duration:** 45 minutes
**Topic:** The Power of Prayer II
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**Objectives:**
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Understand the power of prayer through Bible stories.
2. Learn the importance of persistent prayer.
3. Demonstrate how to pray using simple prayers.
4. Develop a habit of praying daily.
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**Materials Needed:**
- Bible (Children's version)
- Story illustrations or flannel board
- Prayer activity sheets
- Crayons/colored pencils
- A small bell for activity timing
- Chart paper and markers
- Stickers (optional, for encouragement)
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**Lesson Structure:**
**1. Introduction (5 mins)**
- Begin with a friendly greeting and a short prayer.
- Recap the previous lesson on prayer using a simple question, “Who remembers what we learned about the power of prayer last time?”
**2. Bible Story Time (15 mins)**
- Tell the story of Daniel in the Lion's Den (Daniel 6:1-28).
- Highlight that Daniel prayed regularly, which gave him strength and protection.
- Use story illustrations or a flannel board to make the story engaging.
- Ask comprehension questions:
- "Why did Daniel pray?"
- "What happened when Daniel was in the lion's den?"
- "How did God show His power through Daniel's prayers?"
**3. Discussion and Teaching (10 mins)**
- Explain that prayer is powerful because it allows us to talk to God, and He listens to us.
- Emphasize the importance of being persistent, like Daniel.
- Ask the students to share times when they prayed and what happened.
**4. Guided Practice (10 mins)**
- Distribute prayer activity sheets with prompts like, “Thank you, God, for...”, “Please help...”, “I’m sorry for...”.
- Guide the students to write or draw their own prayers.
- Walk around and assist as needed, encouraging them to think sincerely about what they want to communicate to God.
**5. Closing Activity (5 mins)**
- Gather the students in a circle and take a few moments of silent prayer.
- Ring a small bell to signal the end of silent prayer.
- Conclude with a group prayer, integrating some of the students' prayer points from their activity sheets.
**6. Wrap-up and Homework (5 mins)**
- Briefly recap the lesson’s key points: the power of persistent prayer and how God listens.
- Assign a simple homework:
- "Pray every day this week and draw a picture of what you pray for. Bring it next class."
- End with a closing song about prayer and a final prayer.
**7. Encouragement:**
- Give out stickers or small rewards for participation and effort during the lesson.
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**Assessment:**
- Observe students during the story and discussion to gauge understanding.
- Review the prayer activity sheets to assess comprehension.
- Monitor participation in the closing prayer activity.
**Note:**
Always be sensitive to the varied backgrounds and experiences of the students regarding prayer and religious practices. Encourage inclusivity and respect for everyone's input.