Praise God Christian Religious Studies Primary 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 3

Lesson Plan Presentation

Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Class: Primary 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 3
Age: 6–7 years
Topic: Define Praise, Sing a Song of Praise, Recite Psalm 103:1-2
Sub-topic: Praise and Thanksgiving to God
Duration: 30 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

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

1. Define the term “praise.”
2. Sing a simple song of praise.
3. Recite Psalm 103:1-2.

Keywords:

• Praise
• Sing
• Recite
• Psalm 103
• Verse
• Love
• God

Set Induction:

• Start by asking students if they remember what praise means from the last lesson. Use simple questions like, “What do you do when you praise God?”

Entry Behaviour:

• Ask students if they remember what praise means from the last class and invite a few students to share what they know.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Pictures illustrating praise (e.g., people singing and dancing).
• A simple song sheet.
• A Bible with Psalm 103.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

• Connect the concept of praise to everyday life. Ask students how they show appreciation for their parents, teachers, or friends, and explain that praise is similar but directed toward God.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Listening: Listening to the song and the Psalm.
• Verbal expression: Reciting the Psalm and singing a song.
• Memory recall: Remembering the meaning of praise and the Psalm.

Learning Materials:

• Pictures, simple song sheet, Bible with Psalm 103.

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Christian Religious Studies, Primary 1
• The Bible (Psalm 103)

Instructional Materials:

• Pictures of people singing and praising.
• Bible open to Psalm 103:1-2.
• Song sheet for praise song.

Content

Define Praise:

• Praise means saying nice words about God to show we love Him.
• It is like telling God, “You are amazing!”
• Praise can be expressed through songs, words, and actions.

Sing a Song of Praise:

• We sing happy songs to praise God.
• Example: “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” (a simplified song of praise could be sung to this tune).
• When we sing, we are saying thank you to God for His love.

Recite Psalm 103:1-2:

• Recite means saying special words from the Bible.
• Example: “Bless the Lord, O my soul; all that is within me, bless His holy name!”
• We can say these words to show that we love and praise God.

Evaluation Questions:

1. Praise means saying nice words about ______.
   a) Friends
   b) God
   c) Toys
   d) Teachers
2. We sing a song of praise to ______.
   a) Be quiet
   b) Make noise
   c) Praise God
   d) Sleep
3. Recite means saying special words from ______.
   a) Friends
   b) the Bible
   c) a book
   d) a song
4. In Psalm 103:1-2, we say, “Bless the Lord, O my ______.”
   a) Soul
   b) Friend
   c) Book
   d) Song
5. Praise is like telling God, “You are ______!”
   a) Sad
   b) Angry
   c) Amazing
   d) Boring
6. When we sing a song of praise, it makes us ______.
   a) Cry
   b) Happy
   c) Sleepy
   d) Grumpy
7. Reciting Psalm 103 helps us remember to ______ God.
   a) Forget
   b) Ignore
   c) Praise
   d) Hate
8. Psalm 103:1-2 says, “Bless His holy ______!”
   a) Name
   b) Game
   c) Flame
   d) Fame
9. Praise in Christian Religious Studies means telling God how much we ______ Him.
   a) Ignore
   b) Love
   c) Forget
   d) Hate
10. Singing a song of praise is like making ______ for God.
    a) Noise
    b) Trouble
    c) Friends
    d) Toys
11. Reciting special words from the Bible is a way of showing ______ to God.
    a) Kindness
    b) Love
    c) Anger
    d) Fear
12. Psalm 103:1-2 reminds us to bless the Lord with our whole ______.
    a) Heart
    b) Head
    c) Hand
    d) Hat
13. Praise means saying nice words about God to show we ______ Him.
    a) Ignore
    b) Love
    c) Forget
    d) Hate
14. Singing a song of praise makes us feel ______ inside.
    a) Sad
    b) Angry
    c) Happy
    d) Bored
15. Reciting Psalm 103:1-2 is like a special ______ to God.
    a) Song
    b) Dance
    c) Letter
    d) Prayer

Class Activity Discussion

1. What is praise?
   • Praise is saying nice things about God.
2. Why do we praise God?
   • We praise God to show our love for Him.
3. What kind of things can we do to praise God?
   • We can sing, pray, and say nice things.
4. Can we praise God with our actions?
   • Yes, we can praise God with kind actions.
5. What does Psalm 103:1-2 say?
   • “Bless the Lord, O my soul; all that is within me, bless His holy name.”
6. What does “recite” mean?
   • “Recite” means to say something out loud, like a poem or verse.
7. What is a song of praise?
   • A song of praise is a happy song we sing to honor God.
8. How does singing a song of praise make you feel?
   • It makes me feel happy and close to God.
9. Can you remember the words of Psalm 103:1-2?
   • Yes! “Bless the Lord, O my soul.”
10. How can you show thankfulness to God?
    • By praising Him and saying thank you in songs or prayers.
11. What does “bless the Lord” mean?
    • It means to praise God and show respect.
12. Is praising God only for church?
    • No, we can praise God anywhere!
13. Can we praise God with our families?
    • Yes, we can sing and pray together at home.
14. Why do we say “Bless His holy name”?
    • To show respect for God’s special name.
15. What do you think happens when we praise God?
    • We feel closer to God and happy in our hearts.

Teacher’s Activities (5 mins):

1. Show pictures of people praising, emphasizing happiness and love.
2. Define praise in simple terms.
3. Sing a short song of praise to demonstrate.
4. Ask students to repeat after you and join in the singing.

Learners’ Activities (5 mins):

1. Repeat the definition of praise after the teacher.
2. Sing the song of praise together, encouraging participation.

Assessment:

Ask the students the following:

1. What does praise mean?
2. Can you sing a song of praise?
3. What is Psalm 103:1-2 about?
4. Can you recite Psalm 103:1-2?

Evaluation (10 short-answer questions):

1. What does praise mean?
2. Why do we praise God?
3. What is Psalm 103:1-2 about?
4. Can you sing a song of praise?
5. How does praise make you feel?
6. What does “recite” mean?
7. What is the meaning of “Bless the Lord”?
8. How can you praise God at home?
9. What makes a song a song of praise?
10. Why is Psalm 103 important?

Conclusion:

The teacher goes around to mark participation and understanding. Remind students to practice singing the song of praise and reciting Psalm 103:1-2 at home. Encourage them to share what they’ve learned with their families.

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