### Lesson Plan: We Are All Children of God
#### Grade Level: Primary 4
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#### Lesson Duration:
60 minutes
#### Objective:
By the end of this lesson, students will understand the concept that we are all children of God, recognize the importance of treating others with kindness and respect, and identify ways to demonstrate this in their daily actions.
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### Materials Needed:
- Bible
- Chart paper and markers
- Colored pencils/crayons
- Handouts (with Bible verses and discussion questions)
- A storybook or video about kindness (optional)
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### Introduction (10 minutes):
1. **Greeting and Opening Prayer**:
- Begin with a short prayer asking for God’s guidance and presence during the lesson.
2. **Hook/Attention Grabber**:
- Display a picture of children from different cultures and discuss the diversity and beauty of God's children.
- Ask students: “What do all these children have in common?” (Guide them towards understanding that they are all loved by God).
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### Lesson Development:
#### 1. Scripture Reading and Discussion (15 minutes):
- **Bible Reading**:
- Read aloud from the Bible: Galatians 3:26-28 and John 1:12-13.
- Explain in simple terms that these passages tell us that everyone who believes in Jesus becomes a child of God, regardless of their background.
- **Discussion**:
- Ask: “What does it mean to be a child of God?”
- Discuss how being a child of God means we are loved and should love others in return.
#### 2. Story and Application (15 minutes):
- **Storytime**:
- Read a storybook or show a short video about showing kindness (e.g., “The Good Samaritan” or a modern story that illustrates kindness and love).
- **Q&A/Reflection**:
- Ask: “How did the characters in the story show that they are children of God?”
- Encourage students to share their thoughts on how they can show kindness to others.
#### 3. Activity: "We Are All God’s Children" Craft (15 minutes):
- **Instructions**:
- Provide chart paper and markers. Ask students to draw pictures of themselves or their friends.
- Write above the drawing: “We are all God’s children.”
- Underneath, students can write one way they can show love and kindness as a child of God.
- **Sharing**:
- Allow students to share their drawings and ideas with the class.
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### Conclusion (5 minutes):
1. **Recap**:
- Summarize the main points of the lesson: We are all God’s children, and we should love and respect each other.
2. **Closing Prayer**:
- End with a prayer thanking God for His love, and asking for help in showing kindness to others.
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### Assessment:
- **Observation**:
- Monitor participation during discussions and activities.
- Check understanding through responses and completed drawings.
### Follow-Up:
- **Home Connection**:
- Send a note home with students encouraging them to discuss with their family how they can show love as God’s children.
- Optional: Assign students to perform one act of kindness during the week and share their experience in the next class.
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This lesson aims to help students grasp the fundamental Christian teaching that everyone is a beloved child of God, fostering a sense of unity and compassion among them.