Lesson Plan for Primary 1 - Christian Religious Studies - The Story Of God's Creation

**Lesson Plan: The Story of God's Creation** **Grade Level: Primary 1** **Subject: Christian Religious Studies** **Duration: 40 minutes** --- **Objective:** - Students will be able to recount the story of God's creation according to the Bible. - Students will recognize and name the elements of creation on each day. - Students will express their understanding through discussion and artwork. --- **Materials Needed:** - Children's Bible or simplified storybook version of the Creation story - Chart paper and markers - Coloring materials (crayons, colored pencils) - Pre-drawn images of each day's creation - A whiteboard and markers --- **Introduction (10 minutes):** 1. **Greeting and Prayer:** - Welcome the students with a warm greeting. - Lead the class in a short opening prayer, asking God to help them learn about His creation. 2. **Ice-Breaker:** - Ask the students to think about something they have made or created, like a drawing or a toy. 3. **Hook:** - Show a picture of a beautiful scenery (mountains, oceans, etc.) and ask students who they think made all these beautiful things. --- **Lesson Body (20 minutes):** 1. **Story Time:** - Read the story of God's creation from a children's Bible or tell it using a simplified storybook version. - Use engaging expressions and gestures to keep the students interested. 2. **Discussion and Q&A:** - After reading, retell the story in chronological order, asking guided questions to ensure comprehension: - What did God create on the first day? (Light) - What about the second day? (Sky) - And so on through all seven days. - Discuss how God rested on the seventh day and ask why rest is important. 3. **Visual Aid:** - Use pre-drawn images or pictures to visually represent what was created on each day. - Stick these on the chart paper in order, numbering the days. 4. **Group Activity:** - Divide the students into groups and assign each group a day of creation. - Provide coloring materials and pre-drawn images for the students to color and decorate. --- **Conclusion (10 minutes):** 1. **Show and Tell:** - Have each group present their artwork and say what was created on their assigned day. - Arrange the artworks in sequence on the classroom wall. 2. **Recap:** - Recap the seven days of creation with the students one more time, reinforcing each day’s creation. 3. **Prayer and Reflection:** - Lead the class in a reflective prayer, thanking God for His wonderful creation. - Encourage students to say one thing they are thankful for in God's creation. 4. **Wrap-Up:** - Briefly discuss the importance of taking care of God's creation and ways they can help (e.g., not littering, conserving water). **Homework:** - Draw a picture of your favorite part of God's creation and bring it to the next class to share. **Extra Notes:** - Ensure students are engaged through questions and interactive activities. - Praise the students for their participation and creativity in the artwork. --- This lesson plan aims to make the story of God's creation interactive, memorable, and enjoyable for young students, while also instilling a sense of wonder and gratitude for the natural world.