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:

1. Retell the story of Jesus’ baptism.
2. Identify key figures in the story (Jesus, John the Baptist, Holy Spirit).
3. 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

1. Introduction: Jesus went to the Jordan River to be baptized.
2. John the Baptist was the one who baptized Jesus.
3. When Jesus was baptized, the heavens opened.
4. The Holy Spirit came down like a dove.
5. A voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”

Evaluation

1. Jesus was baptized in the ____ River.
   a) Nile
   b) Jordan
   c) Amazon
   d) Red
2. The person who baptized Jesus was ____.
   a) Peter
   b) John the Baptist
   c) Paul
   d) Moses
3. When Jesus was baptized, the heavens ____.
   a) Closed
   b) Opened
   c) Shook
   d) Stayed the same
4. The Holy Spirit came down like a ____.
   a) Dove
   b) Eagle
   c) Sparrow
   d) Raven
5. 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

1. Q: Where was Jesus baptized?
   A: In the Jordan River.
2. Q: Who baptized Jesus?
   A: John the Baptist.
3. Q: What happened when Jesus was baptized?
   A: The heavens opened.
4. Q: What form did the Holy Spirit take when descending?
   A: The form of a dove.
5. 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

1. Where was Jesus baptized?
2. Who baptized Jesus?
3. What happened when Jesus was baptized?
4. What form did the Holy Spirit take?
5. What did the voice from heaven say?

Questions

1. Jesus was baptized in the ____ River.
2. The person who baptized Jesus was ____.
3. When Jesus was baptized, the heavens ____.
4. The Holy Spirit came down like a ____.
5. A voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved ____, in whom I am well pleased.”
6. Who is John the Baptist?
7. Why did Jesus get baptized?
8. What does baptism symbolize?
9. How did the people around feel when they saw Jesus being baptized?
10. 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.

More Useful Links

• The Birth of Jesus Christian Religious Studies Kindergarten Third Term Lesson Notes Week 1
• Jesus in the Temple Christian Religious Studies Kindergarten Third Term Lesson Notes Week 2