**Christian Religious Studies Lesson Plan: Primary 1**
**Topic:** Why God Created Man
**Grade Level:** Primary 1
**Duration:** 30 minutes
**Objective:**
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Understand that God created man.
2. Learn the reason why God created man according to Christian beliefs.
3. Appreciate the special relationship between God and humans.
**Materials:**
- Bible (Genesis 1:26-28, Genesis 2:7)
- Visual aids (illustrations of creation, Adam and Eve)
- Drawing paper and crayons/pencils
- Storybook (optional)
- Printed memory verse cards
**Introduction (5 minutes):**
1. **Greeting and Prayer:** Begin with a simple prayer, asking for understanding and a fruitful lesson.
2. **Icebreaker:** Ask the children to name some things they love about themselves. Compliment them warmly to build a sense of self-worth and positivity.
**Body of the Lesson:**
**1. Storytime (10 minutes):**
- **Bible Reading:** Briefly tell the story of creation from Genesis 1:26-28 and Genesis 2:7. Simplify the language to make it understandable for young children.
- *Genesis 1:26-28:* Explain how God created the world and then made man in His own image.
- *Genesis 2:7:* Explain how God gave life to man by breathing into him.
- **Discussion:**
- Ask: "Why do you think God made man?"
- Guide them to understand that God created man to take care of His creation, to have a relationship with Him, and to reflect His image.
**2. Activities (10 minutes):**
- **Illustration Activity:**
- Show the children illustrated pictures of Adam and Eve, the Garden of Eden, and other creations.
- Discuss these images and their significance.
- **Drawing Activity:**
- Give each student a sheet of drawing paper and crayons.
- Ask them to draw themselves with their families or draw something they think God made.
**3. Memory Verse (5 minutes):**
- Teach the students a short memory verse: "So God created mankind in his own image" (Genesis 1:27).
- Repeat the verse several times with actions to help them remember.
- Distribute printed memory verse cards for them to take home.
**Conclusion (5 minutes):**
- **Recap:** Briefly go over what they learned about why God created man.
- **Questions:** Ask a few questions to ensure understanding.
- "Who created man?"
- "Why did God create man?"
- **Prayer:** Close the lesson with a simple prayer, thanking God for creating us and asking for His guidance.
**Homework:**
- Ask the children to share the memory verse with their family at home.
- Encourage them to ask their parents to read more about creation from the Bible.
**Assessment:**
- Observational check during activities and discussion.
- Participation in drawing activity.
- Recitation of the memory verse.
**Additional Notes:**
- Ensure the classroom is supportive and inclusive.
- Be patient and reinforce positive behavior.
- Use simple language and frequent reinforcements to aid understanding.