Jesus Calms the Storm Christian Religious Studies Kindergarten Third Term Lesson Notes Week 7

Lagos State Kindergarten Christian Religious Studies Lesson Plan

Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Class: Kindergarten
Term: Third Term
Week: 7
Age: 5 years
Topic: Jesus Calms the Storm
Sub-topic: The Story of Jesus Calming the Storm
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

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

1. Retell the story of Jesus calming the storm.
2. Identify key figures in the story (Jesus, disciples).
3. Understand the significance of trusting in Jesus during difficult times.

Key Words

• Jesus
• Storm
• Disciples
• Boat
• Faith
• Calm

Set Induction

Teacher shows a picture of a stormy sea and asks if anyone knows what happens during a storm.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils are familiar with the concept of storms and being scared.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Bible storybook
• Pictures of Jesus, disciples, and the storm
• Story audio

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge

Ask pupils about times they have been scared and how they felt better.

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 and His disciples were on a boat crossing a lake.
2. A strong storm arose, and the boat was being swamped by the waves.
3. The disciples were very afraid and woke Jesus up.
4. Jesus stood up and commanded the wind and the waves to be still.
5. The storm stopped, and everything became calm.
6. The disciples were amazed and wondered about Jesus’ power.

Evaluation:

1. Jesus and His disciples were on a ____.
   a) Mountain
   b) Boat
   c) Road
   d) House
2. A strong ____ arose while they were crossing the lake.
   a) Wind
   b) Rain
   c) Storm
   d) Fog
3. The disciples were very ____.
   a) Happy
   b) Brave
   c) Afraid
   d) Excited
4. Jesus commanded the wind and the waves to be ____.
   a) Strong
   b) Loud
   c) Still
   d) Fast
5. The disciples were amazed and wondered about Jesus’ ____.
   a) Kindness
   b) Power
   c) Voice
   d) Clothes

Class Activity Discussion:

1. Q: Where were Jesus and His disciples when the storm arose?
   A: On a boat crossing a lake.
2. Q: What did the disciples do when they were afraid?
   A: They woke Jesus up.
3. Q: What did Jesus do to calm the storm?
   A: He commanded the wind and the waves to be still.
4. Q: How did the storm react to Jesus’ command?
   A: It stopped, and everything became calm.
5. Q: What did the disciples wonder about after Jesus calmed the storm?
   A: They wondered about Jesus’ power.

Presentation

Step 1

The teacher revises the previous topic about “The Sermon on the Mount” with the pupils.

Step 2

The teacher introduces the new topic: “Jesus Calms the Storm” by showing pictures and telling the story.

Step 3

The teacher encourages pupils to share times when they were scared and how they felt better. The teacher corrects any misinformation.

Teacher’s Activities

• Tell the story of Jesus calming the storm.
• Show pictures.
• Play a story audio.

Learners’ Activities

• Listen to the story.
• Look at the pictures.
• Share their own experiences.

Assessment

1. Where were Jesus and His disciples when the storm arose?
2. What did the disciples do when they were afraid?
3. What did Jesus do to calm the storm?
4. How did the storm react to Jesus’ command?
5. What did the disciples wonder about after Jesus calmed the storm?

Evaluation Questions

1. Jesus and His disciples were on a ____.
2. A strong ____ arose while they were crossing the lake.
3. The disciples were very ____.
4. Jesus commanded the wind and the waves to be ____.
5. The disciples were amazed and wondered about Jesus’ ____.
6. Why were the disciples afraid during the storm?
7. How did Jesus show His power over nature?
8. What lesson can we learn from this story?
9. How should we trust in Jesus when we are scared?
10. What did the disciples learn about Jesus from this experience?

Conclusion

The teacher goes around to mark the pupils’ work and ensures they understand the story of Jesus calming the storm.

More Useful Links

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• The Sermon on the Mount Christian Religious Studies Kindergarten Third Term Lesson Notes Week 6