Prayers: Personal, Importance, and Types of Prayers Primary 1 Christian Religious Studies
Lesson Plan Presentation
Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Class: Primary 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 6
Topic: Prayers: Personal, Importance, and Types of Prayers
Sub-topic: Understanding Personal and Different Types of Prayers
Duration: 30 minutes
Entry Behaviour:
- Begin with a simple question: “Can you share something you said thank you to God for?”
Key Words:
- Prayers, personal, importance, types, gratitude.
Behavioural Objectives:
- By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
- Define personal prayers and state their importance.
- Identify and briefly explain different types of prayers.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Communication, critical thinking.
Learning Materials:
- Pictures of children praying, illustrations of different types of prayers.
Content
Prayers: Personal, Importance, and Types of Prayers – Primary 1 Christian Religious Studies
- Personal Prayers 🙏:
- Personal prayers are when we talk to God alone.
- Example: Saying thank you for a good day.
- Importance of Prayers 🌟:
- Prayers are important because they help us talk to God.
- Example: Asking for help when we feel scared.
- Thank You Prayers 🙌:
- We say thank you prayers to show gratitude to God.
- Example: Thanking God for our families.
- Helping Others Prayers 🤝:
- We pray to ask God to help our friends and family.
- Example: Praying for someone who is sick.
- Types of Prayers 📖:
- There are different types, like thank you, help, and sorry prayers.
- Example: Saying sorry to God if we make a mistake.
- Morning and Night Prayers 🌞🌙:
- We can pray in the morning and before bedtime.
- Example: Thanking God for a new day in the morning.
- Simple Actions During Prayers 🙇:
- Actions like closing eyes and folding hands show respect.
- Example: Closing eyes when asking God for help.
- Quiet Time Prayers 🤫:
- We can have quiet time alone with God to talk and listen.
- Example: Praying quietly before bedtime.
Remember, prayers are like talking to a very good friend! 🌈
- Personal prayers are when we talk to God _______. a) With friends b) Alone c) In school d) With toys
- Prayers are important because they help us talk to _______. a) Friends b) Family c) God d) Teachers
- Thank you prayers show _______ to God. a) Anger b) Gratitude c) Sadness d) Happiness
- We pray to ask God to help our friends and _______. a) Toys b) Animals c) Family d) School
- Different types of prayers include thank you, help, and _______ prayers. a) Play b) Sorry c) Laugh d) Eat
- We can pray in the _______ and before bedtime. a) Afternoon b) Morning and night c) Evening d) Night only
- Closing eyes and folding hands during prayers show _______. a) Respect b) Disrespect c) Happiness d) Sadness
- Quiet time prayers are done alone with God to talk and _______. a) Sleep b) Listen c) Eat d) Play
- Prayers are like talking to a very good _______. a) Toy b) Friend c) Teacher d) Book
- Importance of prayers is that they help us talk to _______. a) Toys b) Friends c) Family d) God
- We say thank you prayers to show _______ to God. a) Happiness b) Gratitude c) Sadness d) Anger
- Personal prayers are when we talk to God _______. a) In a group b) Alone c) With toys d) In school
- Simple actions during prayers, like closing eyes, show _______. a) Disrespect b) Anger c) Happiness d) Respect
- Morning and night prayers can be done to thank God for a new _______. a) Day b) Toy c) Friend d) Book
- Quiet time prayers are done alone with God to talk and _______. a) Listen b) Sleep c) Eat d) Play
Presentation:
- Introduction (5 mins):
- Greet the students and ask them to share one thing they said thank you to God for recently.
- Briefly review the previous lesson on understanding the meaning of prayer.
- Revision of Previous Topic (5 mins):
- Ask students to recall what they learned about personal prayers.
- Encourage them to share examples of personal prayers they might have said.
- Introduction of New Topic (5 mins):
- Introduce the new topic: Prayers – Personal, Importance, and Types.
- Define personal prayers as talking to God alone and explain their importance.
- Teacher’s Activities (5 mins):
- Display pictures of children praying alone and express gratitude.
- Explain why personal prayers are essential, emphasizing the importance of expressing our feelings to God.
- Learners’ Activities (5 mins):
- Engage students in a short discussion about personal prayers.
- Encourage them to share what they are thankful for in their personal prayers.
- Types of Prayers (5 mins):
- Introduce different types of prayers like thank you, help, and sorry prayers.
- Use simple language and examples to explain each type.
- Teacher’s Activities (3 mins):
- Use visuals to illustrate different types of prayers.
- Ask questions like “When would you say a sorry prayer?” to ensure understanding.
- Learners’ Activities (4 mins):
- Discuss different scenarios where they might say different types of prayers.
- Encourage students to express themselves by saying simple prayers aloud.
- Assessment (3 mins):
- Ask students to name one type of personal prayer.
- Discuss the importance of personal prayers in expressing feelings and gratitude.
Evaluation :
- What is a personal prayer?
- Why are personal prayers important?
- Can you share something you said thank you to God for recently?
- Name one type of personal prayer.
- What is the importance of saying thank you prayers?
- Explain one scenario where you might say a help prayer.
- What is the difference between personal and group prayers?
- Give an example of a sorry prayer.
- How can you express gratitude in your prayers?
- When might you say a thank you prayer?
Conclusion:
- The teacher goes around to mark and provide individual feedback.
- Reinforce the idea that personal prayers are a special way to talk to God and express our feelings