Jesus’ Baptism Christian Religious Studies Kindergarten Third Term Lesson Notes Week 3
Lagos State Kindergarten Christian Religious Studies Lesson Plan
Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Class: Kindergarten
Term: Third Term
Week: 3
Age: 5 years
Topic: Jesus’ Baptism
Sub-topic: The Story of Jesus Being Baptized by John the Baptist
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioural Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Retell the story of Jesus’ baptism.
- Identify key figures in the story (Jesus, John the Baptist, Holy Spirit).
- Understand the significance of baptism.
Key Words
- Jesus
- Baptism
- John the Baptist
- Jordan River
- Holy Spirit
Set Induction
Teacher shows a picture of a river and asks if anyone knows what happens at a river.
Entry Behaviour
Pupils are familiar with water and its uses.
Learning Resources and Materials
- Bible storybook
- Pictures of Jesus, John the Baptist, and the Jordan River
- Story audio
Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge
Ask pupils about times they have played in water or seen people getting baptized in church.
Embedded Core Skills
- Listening
- Speaking
- Observing
- Identifying
Learning Materials
- Lagos State Scheme of Work
- Bible storybooks
- Illustrated story cards
Instructional Materials
- Picture cards
- Audio player
- Coloring sheets
Content
- Introduction: Jesus went to the Jordan River to be baptized.
- John the Baptist was the one who baptized Jesus.
- When Jesus was baptized, the heavens opened.
- The Holy Spirit came down like a dove.
- A voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”
Evaluation
- Jesus was baptized in the ____ River.
a) Nile
b) Jordan
c) Amazon
d) Red - The person who baptized Jesus was ____.
a) Peter
b) John the Baptist
c) Paul
d) Moses - When Jesus was baptized, the heavens ____.
a) Closed
b) Opened
c) Shook
d) Stayed the same - The Holy Spirit came down like a ____.
a) Dove
b) Eagle
c) Sparrow
d) Raven - A voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved ____, in whom I am well pleased.”
a) Prophet
b) Servant
c) Son
d) Teacher
Class Activity Discussion
- Q: Where was Jesus baptized?
A: In the Jordan River. - Q: Who baptized Jesus?
A: John the Baptist. - Q: What happened when Jesus was baptized?
A: The heavens opened. - Q: What form did the Holy Spirit take when descending?
A: The form of a dove. - Q: What did the voice from heaven say?
A: “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”
Presentation
Step 1
The teacher revises the previous topic about “Jesus in the Temple” with the pupils.
Step 2
The teacher introduces the new topic: “Jesus’ Baptism” by showing pictures and telling the story.
Step 3
The teacher encourages pupils to share their own experiences with water or seeing baptisms. The teacher corrects any misinformation.
Teacher’s Activities
- Tell the story of Jesus’ baptism.
- Show pictures.
- Play a story audio.
Learners’ Activities
- Listen to the story.
- Look at the pictures.
- Share their own experiences.
Assessment
- Where was Jesus baptized?
- Who baptized Jesus?
- What happened when Jesus was baptized?
- What form did the Holy Spirit take?
- What did the voice from heaven say?
Questions
- Jesus was baptized in the ____ River.
- The person who baptized Jesus was ____.
- When Jesus was baptized, the heavens ____.
- The Holy Spirit came down like a ____.
- A voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved ____, in whom I am well pleased.”
- Who is John the Baptist?
- Why did Jesus get baptized?
- What does baptism symbolize?
- How did the people around feel when they saw Jesus being baptized?
- What is the significance of the Holy Spirit descending like a dove?
Conclusion
The teacher goes around to mark the pupils’ work and ensures they understand the story of Jesus’ baptism.
