Solomon the Wise King Religious Studies Kindergarten Second Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Title: Solomon the Wise King

Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Class: Kindergarten
Term: Second Term
Week: 4
Age: 5 years
Topic: Solomon the Wise King
Sub-topic: Solomon’s Wisdom
Duration: 40 minutes

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

1. Identify King Solomon as a wise king in the Bible.
2. Describe one example of Solomon’s wisdom.
3. State that wisdom is a gift from God.

Keywords: Solomon, wise, king, wisdom, Bible

Set Induction:
The teacher will start by showing a picture of a crown and asking the pupils what it is. The teacher will then introduce Solomon as a king who wore a crown and was very wise.

Entry Behaviour:
Pupils are familiar with stories about kings and queens.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Picture of King Solomon
• Picture of a crown
• Bible storybook
• Flashcards with key words

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Ask pupils if they have heard stories about kings and queens. Discuss how kings make decisions for their people.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Listening skills
• Speaking skills
• Moral values

Learning Materials:

• Pictures
• Storybook
• Flashcards

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Kindergarten
• Children’s Bible storybooks

Instructional Materials:

• Picture of King Solomon
• Crown
• Bible

Content:

1. Who was Solomon?
   • Solomon was a king in the Bible.
   • He was known for his wisdom.
2. Solomon’s Wisdom
   • Solomon asked God for wisdom.
   • God made Solomon the wisest king.
3. Example of Solomon’s Wisdom
   • Two women came to Solomon with a baby.
   • Both women said the baby was theirs.
   • Solomon suggested to cut the baby in two to find the real mother.
   • The real mother said, “No, let her have the baby!”
   • Solomon knew she was the real mother.
4. Wisdom is a Gift
   • Wisdom helps us make good choices.
   • God can give us wisdom if we ask.

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions:

1. Solomon was a ____ in the Bible.
   • a) doctor
   • b) king
   • c) teacher
   • d) farmer
2. Solomon asked God for ____.
   • a) money
   • b) wisdom
   • c) toys
   • d) food
3. Solomon is known for his ____.
   • a) strength
   • b) bravery
   • c) wisdom
   • d) kindness
4. The real mother of the baby said, “____, let her have the baby!”
   • a) Yes
   • b) No
   • c) Maybe
   • d) Later
5. Wisdom helps us make ____ choices.
   • a) bad
   • b) silly
   • c) good
   • d) funny
6. Solomon was the ____ king.
   • a) wisest
   • b) strongest
   • c) richest
   • d) tallest
7. Solomon suggested to ____ the baby in two.
   • a) wash
   • b) cut
   • c) throw
   • d) hide
8. Solomon got his wisdom from ____.
   • a) God
   • b) his father
   • c) his friends
   • d) books
9. Kings wear a ____ on their heads.
   • a) hat
   • b) cap
   • c) crown
   • d) helmet
10. The Bible tells us about ____.

• a) Solomon
• b) toys
• c) cars
• d) food

FAQ:

1. Who was Solomon?
   • Solomon was a king in the Bible.
2. What did Solomon ask God for?
   • Solomon asked God for wisdom.
3. What is wisdom?
   • Wisdom is the ability to make good choices.
4. How did Solomon show his wisdom?
   • He made a wise decision to find the real mother of a baby.
5. Who gave Solomon his wisdom?
   • God gave Solomon his wisdom.
6. Why is wisdom important?
   • Wisdom helps us make good choices.
7. Can we ask God for wisdom?
   • Yes, we can ask God for wisdom.
8. What do kings wear on their heads?
   • Kings wear a crown on their heads.
9. What book tells us about Solomon?
   • The Bible tells us about Solomon.
10. How can we be wise?
    • We can be wise by asking God and making good choices.

Presentation:

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic which was “David and Goliath.”
Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic by showing a picture of King Solomon and explaining who he was.
Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to share what they know about kings and wisdom. The teacher corrects and guides the pupils as needed.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Show pictures and tell the story of Solomon.
• Ask questions to engage pupils.
• Guide pupils in answering questions.

Learners’ Activities:

• Listen to the story.
• Answer questions.
• Share their ideas about wisdom.

Assessment:

• Ask pupils to identify King Solomon.
• Have pupils explain one example of Solomon’s wisdom.
• Let pupils state that wisdom is a gift from God.

Evaluation Questions:

1. Who was Solomon?
2. What did Solomon ask God for?
3. Why did Solomon need wisdom?
4. How did Solomon know the real mother of the baby?
5. Who gives us wisdom?
6. What did the real mother say about the baby?
7. What is wisdom?
8. How can we get wisdom?
9. Where do we learn about Solomon?
10. Why is wisdom important?

Conclusion:
The teacher goes around to mark the pupils’ work and gives feedback. The teacher also summarizes