Jesus teaching on prayer Christian Religious Studies Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5 

Lesson Plan Presentation: Prayer as Communication with God

Grade Level: Primary 2

Subject: Religious Studies

Topic: Prayer as Communication with God

Duration: 45 minutes

Learning Objectives: By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:

1. Define what prayer is.
2. Explain why prayer is important.
3. Identify occasions when people pray.
4. Share their thoughts and feelings on prayer.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Communication skills
• Critical thinking
• Emotional expression
• Listening and comprehension

Learning Materials:

• Pictures of people praying
• Whiteboard and markers
• Storybook on prayer
• Flashcards with key terms
• Audio recording of a simple prayer
• Small notebooks for students

Content

Prayer is a way of communicating with God, where we talk to Him, share our thoughts, feelings, and requests.

It captures the essence of prayer as a form of communication with a higher power, where individuals express their thoughts, emotions, desires, and requests to God or a deity. Prayer plays a significant role in many people’s spiritual lives and provides a means to connect with the divine and seek guidance, solace, and blessings.

Evaluation:

1. Prayer is a way of _______________ with God.
a) playing
b) communicating
c) sleeping
d) eating

2. When we pray, we _______________ to God.
a) listen
b) talk
c) run
d) read

3. In prayer, we can share our _______________.
a) toys
b) thoughts
c) pets
d) games

4. We can also share our _______________ with God.
a) colors
b) numbers
c) feelings
d) books

5. Prayer is a way to ask God for _______________.
a) homework
b) candy
c) help
d) clothes

6. We can express our _______________ to God in prayer.
a) anger
b) loud music
c) dance moves
d) jokes

7. Prayer helps us feel _______________ to God.
a) distant
b) close
c) shy
d) sleepy

8. When we pray, we can also say _______________.
a) “Goodbye”
b) “Hello”
c) “Thank you”
d) “Stop”

9. We can show our gratitude by saying _______________.
a) “I don’t care”
b) “I’m tired”
c) “Thank you”
d) “Let’s go”

10. Prayer is a way to ask for _______________.
a) more toys
b) forgiveness
c) ice cream
d) cartoons

11. We can pray to God _______________ we go to bed.
a) before
b) after
c) during
d) never

12. Prayer is important for our _______________ life.
a) physical
b) messy
c) funny
d) spiritual

13. When we pray, we can close our _______________.
a) games
b) eyes
c) door
d) book

14. We can also pray _______________.
a) loudly
b) while dancing
c) secretly
d) only on Sundays

15. In prayer, we can ask God for _______________.
a) more chores
b) wisdom
c) more TV time
d) video games

Presentation:

Introduction (5 minutes):

• Begin by asking students if they know what prayer is. Encourage them to share their thoughts.
• Show pictures of people praying and ask the class if they recognize this activity.

Definition of Prayer (10 minutes):

• Provide a simple definition of prayer: “Prayer is a way of talking to God, where we share our thoughts, feelings, and requests with Him.”
• Use flashcards to emphasize key terms: “talking to God,” “thoughts,” “feelings,” and “requests.”

Importance of Prayer (10 minutes):

• Explain why prayer is important. Use relatable examples such as asking for help when feeling scared or saying thanks when receiving a gift.
• Engage the students in a brief discussion on why they think people pray.

Occasions for Prayer (10 minutes):

• Discuss different occasions when people pray. Include examples like before meals, bedtime, when facing challenges, and during religious ceremonies.
• Play an audio recording of a simple prayer for students to hear.

Sharing Thoughts and Feelings (5 minutes):

• Encourage students to share their thoughts and feelings about prayer. Ask questions like, “Do you pray at home?” “What do you pray for?” “How does it make you feel?”
• Record some of their responses on the whiteboard

Teacher’s Activities:

• Present the lesson content clearly and concisely.
• Use visual aids and examples to make the topic relatable.
• Encourage student participation through questions and discussions.
• Record key points and student responses on the whiteboard.

Learners’ Activities:

• Listen attentively to the teacher.
• Participate in class discussions by sharing their thoughts on prayer.
• Take notes in their small notebooks if needed.

Assessment:

• Assessment can be informal through class discussions and students’ responses to questions.
• Evaluate students’ comprehension by asking them to explain what prayer is in their own words.

Conclusion (5 minutes):

• Summarize the key points of the lesson, emphasizing that prayer is a way to talk to God and share thoughts, feelings, and requests.
• Encourage students to continue thinking about prayer and its significance in their lives