Why We Should Praise God Primary 1 Christian Religious Studies
Lesson Plan Presentation
Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Class: Primary 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 4
Topic: Discuss Why We Should Praise God, People in the Bible Who Sang Praises, Reasons for Praising God
Duration: 30 minutes
Entry Behaviour:
- Ask students to share something they are thankful for.
Key Words:
- Praise, God, Bible, thankful, reasons.
Behavioural Objectives:
- By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
- Explain why praising God is important.
- Identify people in the Bible who sang praises.
- List reasons for praising God.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Listening, verbal expression, memory recall.
Learning Materials:
- Pictures of people praising, a Bible, illustrations of thankful gestures.
Content
Why We Should Praise God – Christian Religious Studies for Primary 1
- Expressing Love 💖:
- Praising God is like telling Him we love and appreciate Him.
- Feeling Happy 😊:
- When we praise God, we feel happy inside, just like when we receive a gift.
- Thanking God 🙏:
- We praise God to say thank you for all the good things He does for us.
- Making God Happy 🌟:
- God feels happy when we praise Him, just like when we make our friends happy.
- Learning from the Bible 📖:
- In the Bible, people like David and Miriam sang praises to God.
- David’s Praises 🎶:
- David sang songs to God, and it made him feel close to Him.
- Miriam’s Joyful Dance 💃:
- Miriam danced and sang praises when God helped the people.
- God’s Love and Care ❤️:
- Praising God helps us remember how much He loves and cares for us.
- Being Thankful for Life 🌈:
- We praise God for giving us life, family, and friends.
- Sharing Good News 🗣️:
- Praising God is like telling everyone the good news about His love.
Remember, praising God is a way of showing love, gratitude, and happiness! 🌈
- When we praise God, it shows our love and brings _______. a) Sadness b) Happiness c) Anger d) Boredom
- Praising God is a way of saying _______ for the good things He does. a) Goodbye b) Hello c) Thank you d) Sorry
- God is amazing, and praising Him helps us remember how _______ He is. a) Sad b) Awesome c) Small d) Quiet
- Praising God makes us feel closer to Him, like talking to a good _______. a) Teacher b) Friend c) Stranger d) Animal
- People in the Bible like David and Mary sang praises to _______. a) Themselves b) Animals c) God d) Friends
- David played the _______ and sang to God when he was happy or sad. a) Violin b) Harp c) Piano d) Trumpet
- Mary, the mother of Jesus, sang a beautiful song of praise when she was filled with _______. a) Fear b) Joy c) Sadness d) Anger
- Praising God makes Him _______ too. a) Sad b) Angry c) Happy d) Sleepy
- Praising God is good for our _______. a) Eyes b) Hearts c) Ears d) Legs
- God listens when we praise Him, and it makes Him happy to _______ us. a) See b) Hear c) Ignore d) Forget
- Praising God is like giving Him a big, happy _______. a) Hug b) Kick c) Punch d) Shake
- When we praise God, it brings warmth and _______ inside. a) Coldness b) Boredom c) Happiness d) Darkness
- Mary’s song of praise was filled with _______ when she learned about Jesus. a) Joy b) Fear c) Sadness d) Anger
- Praising God is a way of showing our _______ for all He does for us. a) Ignorance b) Hate c) Love d) Anger
- Praising God is a happy way to say _______. a) Goodbye b) Hello c) Thank you d) Sorry
Content:
- Introduction (5 mins):
- Review the importance of praise from the last class.
- Connect praising God to being thankful for things around us.
- Review of Previous Topic (5 mins):
- Discuss what was learned about praising God and the examples from the Bible.
- Introduction of New Topic (5 mins):
- Introduce the new topics: Discuss Why We Should Praise God, People in the Bible Who Sang Praises, Reasons for Praising God.
- Emphasize that praising God is like saying thank you for the good things He does.
- Teacher’s Activities (5 mins):
- Show pictures of people praising God, portraying happiness and gratitude.
- Share brief stories of David, Mary, and others who sang praises in the Bible.
- Discuss reasons for praising God using simple language.
- Learners’ Activities (5 mins):
- Ask students to share something they are thankful for.
- Encourage them to think about why saying thank you is important.
- Discuss as a class, allowing students to express their thoughts.
- Assessment (3 mins):
- Use pictures to assess if students can identify people praising God.
- Ask a few students to share a reason why they think praising God is essential.
Evaluation :
- Why is praising God important?
- Can you mention one person from the Bible who sang praises to God?
- What does saying thank you to God show?
- When do you feel thankful in your heart?
- Why did David sing praises to God?
- Who was Mary, and why did she sing a beautiful song of praise?
- Name one thing you are thankful for in your life.
- How does saying thank you make you feel?
- What are some reasons for praising God that we discussed in class?
- Can you express your feelings of thankfulness through a drawing or a few words?
Conclusion:
- The teacher goes around to mark participation and understanding.
- Encourage students to think about things they are thankful for and to share these feelings with their families.
Note: Keep the language simple and use visuals to engage the students. Adjust the activities based on the pace and needs of the class