### Lesson Plan: We are Children of One Father
**Grade Level**: Primary 4
**Subject**: Christian Religious Studies
**Topic**: We are Children of One Father
**Duration**: 45 minutes
#### Objectives:
1. Students will understand the concept that we are all children of one Father—God.
2. Students will learn about the universal love and fatherhood of God.
3. Students will discuss how understanding this concept impacts how we treat each other.
#### Materials Needed:
- Bible or Bible storybook
- Whiteboard and markers
- Visual aids (pictures, posters, or a slideshow)
- Coloring supplies (crayons, markers, paper)
- Stickers or small rewards for participation
#### Lesson Outline:
**Introduction (5 minutes):**
1. Begin with a short prayer.
2. Introduce the topic: "We are Children of One Father."
3. Briefly ask students what they think it means to be children of one Father.
**Scripture Reading and Explanation (10 minutes):**
1. Read aloud Matthew 6:9-13 (The Lord's Prayer) focusing on the "Our Father" part.
2. Ask students to repeat the prayer with you and discuss the meaning of calling God "Our Father."
3. Explain that this means God loves all people and we are all part of His family.
**Discussion (10 minutes):**
1. Ask guiding questions, like:
- How does it feel to think of God as our Father?
- What does it mean for us to be brothers and sisters in God's family?
2. Discuss how knowing this should affect our behavior, emphasizing love, respect, and kindness.
**Activity (10 minutes):**
1. Distribute coloring supplies and ask students to draw a picture of a big family and label it "God's Family."
2. Alternatively, provide a pre-drawn family tree they can color and label.
**Conclusion (5 minutes):**
1. Bring the class back together and allow students to share their drawings.
2. Remind students that since we are all children of one Father, we should look out for one another and treat everyone with love and respect.
3. Close the class with a prayer, thanking God for being our Father and asking for help to treat others with kindness.
**Assessment:**
- Participation in discussion.
- Completion and sharing of their drawings.
- Informal observation of students' understanding during Q&A.
**Homework/Extension:**
- Ask students to perform one act of kindness at home or school and be ready to share it in the next class.
**Optional Follow-up Activity:**
- Create a classroom “Family Tree” bulletin board where each student can place their picture under “God’s Family” heading.
This lesson aims to build a foundational understanding of the Christian view of God's universal fatherhood and to foster a sense of community and kindness among students.