**Lesson Plan: Things We Must Do as Children of God**
**Grade Level:** Primary 1
**Subject:** Christian Religious Studies
**Duration:** 45 minutes
**Objective:**
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Understand what it means to be a child of God.
2. Identify key behaviors and actions that reflect being a child of God.
3. Demonstrate basic Christian values such as kindness, sharing, and obeying parents.
**Materials Needed:**
- Bible (Children’s version if available)
- Picture cards depicting various behaviors
- Chart paper and markers
- Stickers
- Drawing paper and crayons
**Introduction (5 minutes):**
1. Greet the students warmly and begin with a short prayer.
2. Briefly discuss who God is and what it means to be a child of God. Use simple language and images to help them understand.
3. Explain that today, they will learn about some important things they should do because they are children of God.
**Teaching/Input (10 minutes):**
1. Read a simple Bible story that illustrates God’s love for children (e.g., Jesus Blesses the Children - Mark 10:13-16).
2. Discuss the key points of the story and what it teaches about God’s love and our response as His children.
3. Show picture cards depicting different behaviors (sharing, obeying, helping, praying, being kind). Ask students what they see in each picture and how it relates to being a child of God.
**Activity 1: Let’s Learn and Discuss (10 minutes):**
1. Divide the students into small groups and give each group a picture card.
2. Ask each group to discuss what is happening in the picture and how it shows being one of God’s children.
3. Have each group share their thoughts with the class.
**Activity 2: Craft Time (10 minutes):**
1. Provide each student with drawing paper and crayons.
2. Ask the children to draw a picture of themselves doing something that shows they are a child of God (e.g., sharing a toy, praying, helping a friend).
3. Offer guidance and encouragement as they draw.
**Summarizing and Reviewing (5 minutes):**
1. Bring the class back together and ask a few students to share their drawings and explain how their picture shows being a child of God.
2. Recap the main points discussed during the lesson.
**Closing (5 minutes):**
1. Distribute stickers to each student as a reminder of today’s lesson.
2. Have the students recite a simple affirmation: "I am a child of God. I will be kind, helpful, and loving."
3. Conclude with a short prayer, thanking God for the lesson and asking Him to help the students remember to act like His children every day.
**Homework:**
Ask the students to talk with their parents or guardians about today’s lesson and share one action they can do at home to show they are a child of God.
**Extra Notes:**
- Ensure the content and language are age-appropriate.
- Provide positive reinforcement and praise students for their participation and efforts.
- Be prepared to assist students who may need extra help with the activities.