The Rainbow Christian Religious Studies Kindergarten Second Term Lesson Notes Week 10

Title: The Rainbow

Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Class: Kindergarten
Term: Second Term
Week: 10
Age: 5 years
Topic: The Rainbow
Sub-topic: God’s Promise
Duration: 40 minutes

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

1. Understand the story of the rainbow as God’s promise.
2. Identify the colors of the rainbow.
3. Learn about God’s love and faithfulness.

Keywords: Rainbow, colors, promise, God, love, faithfulness

Set Induction:
The teacher will start by showing a picture of a rainbow and asking the pupils what they see. The teacher will then explain that the rainbow is a special sign from God.

Entry Behaviour:
Pupils are familiar with colors and may have seen rainbows in the sky.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Picture of a rainbow
• Bible storybook
• Flashcards with colors and key words

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Ask pupils if they have ever seen a rainbow and what they know about it. Relate their answers to the story of the rainbow as God’s promise.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Observation skills
• Memory recall
• Understanding symbols and signs

Learning Materials:

• Pictures
• Storybook
• Flashcards

Reference Books:

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

Instructional Materials:

• Picture of a rainbow
• Bible

Content:

1. The Story of the Rainbow
   • After the Great Flood, God made a promise to never flood the earth again.
   • God placed a rainbow in the sky as a sign of His promise.
2. Colors of the Rainbow
   • The rainbow has seven colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet.
   • Each color is beautiful and special.
3. God’s Love and Faithfulness
   • The rainbow reminds us of God’s love for us.
   • God keeps His promises and is always faithful.

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions:

1. After the Great Flood, God made a ____.
   • a) rainbow
   • b) house
   • c) car
   • d) boat
2. The rainbow has ____ colors.
   • a) five
   • b) seven
   • c) three
   • d) ten
3. Each color of the rainbow is ____.
   • a) special
   • b) scary
   • c) noisy
   • d) cold
4. God placed a rainbow as a sign of His ____.
   • a) anger
   • b) sadness
   • c) promise
   • d) fear
5. The rainbow reminds us of God’s ____.
   • a) love
   • b) hate
   • c) anger
   • d) fear
6. God keeps His ____.
   • a) promises
   • b) toys
   • c) games
   • d) stories
7. The rainbow is ____ and beautiful.
   • a) dark
   • b) small
   • c) big
   • d) colorful
8. There are ____ colors in the rainbow.
   • a) six
   • b) seven
   • c) eight
   • d) nine
9. God made a promise to never ____ the earth again.
   • a) burn
   • b) flood
   • c) freeze
   • d) shake
10. The rainbow is a sign of God’s ____.
    • a) hate
    • b) love
    • c) sadness
    • d) fear
11. The rainbow is placed in the ____.
    • a) sky
    • b) ground
    • c) water
    • d) mountain
12. God’s promise is a sign of His ____.
    • a) anger
    • b) love
    • c) hate
    • d) sadness
13. The rainbow has ____ colors.
    • a) four
    • b) seven
    • c) two
    • d) eight
14. Each color of the rainbow is ____.
    • a) plain
    • b) ordinary
    • c) beautiful
    • d) dark
15. God placed the rainbow as a sign of His ____.
    • a) happiness
    • b) promise
    • c) sadness
    • d) anger

Class Activity Discussion :

1. Why did God place a rainbow in the sky?
   • God placed a rainbow as a sign of His promise to never flood the earth again.
2. How many colors are there in the rainbow?
   • There are seven colors in the rainbow: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet.
3. What does each color of the rainbow represent?
   • Each color of the rainbow is beautiful and represents God’s love and faithfulness.
4. What is the rainbow a sign of?
   • The rainbow is a sign of God’s promise and His love for us.
5. Why is the rainbow placed in the sky?
   • The rainbow is placed in the sky so that we can see it and remember God’s promise.
6. Why is it important to remember God’s promise?
   • Remembering God’s promise reminds us of His faithfulness and love for us.
7. Can we see a rainbow after it rains?
   • Yes, a rainbow appears in the sky after it rains when the sun shines through water droplets.
8. How does the rainbow make us feel?
   • The rainbow makes us feel happy and reminds us of God’s love and care for us.
9. What does God’s promise teach us?
   • God’s promise teaches us that He keeps His word and is always faithful.
10. What can we learn from the story of the rainbow?
    • We can learn that God loves us and promises to take care of us.

Presentation:

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic which was “The Great Flood.”
Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic by showing a picture of a rainbow and explaining that it is a sign of God’s promise.
Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to share their thoughts and asks questions about the colors of the rainbow and what they know about God’s promises.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Show pictures and explain the story of the rainbow as God’s promise.
• Discuss the colors of the rainbow and their significance.
• Ask questions to engage pupils and guide them in understanding.

Learners’ Activities:

• Look at the pictures and listen to the story.
• Answer questions and share their thoughts about the rainbow.
• Discuss what they have learned about God’s promises.

Assessment:

• Ask pupils to identify the colors of the rainbow.
• Have pupils describe what the rainbow symbolizes.
• Let pupils explain why God’s promise is important.

Evaluation Questions:

1. Why did God place a rainbow in the sky?
2. How many colors are there in the rainbow?
3. What does each color of the rainbow represent?
4. What is the rainbow a sign of?
5. Why is the rainbow placed in the sky?
6. Why is it important to remember God’s promise?
7. Can we see a rainbow after it rains?
8. How does the rainbow make us feel?
9. What does God’s promise teach us?
10. What can we learn from the story of the rainbow?

Conclusion:
The teacher goes around to mark the pupils’ work and gives feedback. The teacher also summarizes the lesson and emphasizes that the rainbow reminds us of God’s love, faithfulness, and promises.

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