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

Lagos State Kindergarten Christian Religious Studies Lesson Plan

Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Class: Kindergarten
Term: Third Term
Week: 6
Age: 5 years
Topic: The Sermon on the Mount
Sub-topic: The Teachings of Jesus on the Mount
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

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

1. Retell the story of the Sermon on the Mount.
2. Identify key teachings from Jesus’ sermon.
3. Understand the importance of being kind and loving.

Key Words

• Jesus
• Sermon
• Mount
• Teachings
• Blessed
• Love

Set Induction

Teacher shows a picture of a hill and a crowd and asks if anyone knows what happens when someone speaks to a group.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils are familiar with gatherings and listening to someone speak.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Bible storybook
• Pictures of Jesus speaking to the crowd on the mount
• Story audio

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge

Ask pupils about times they have listened to someone speaking in a group setting, like in school assemblies.

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 up on a mountain to teach the people.
2. Jesus taught about being kind, loving, and humble.
3. He said, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
4. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”
5. “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.”
6. Jesus taught many other important lessons about how to live a good life.

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. Jesus gave a sermon on a ____.
   a) Beach
   b) Boat
   c) Mountain
   d) Road
2. Jesus taught about being ____.
   a) Angry
   b) Rich
   c) Kind
   d) Famous
3. “Blessed are the ____ in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
   a) Angry
   b) Poor
   c) Happy
   d) Rich
4. “Blessed are those who ____, for they will be comforted.”
   a) Laugh
   b) Mourn
   c) Dance
   d) Sing
5. “Blessed are the ____, for they will inherit the earth.”
   a) Strong
   b) Meek
   c) Proud
   d) Brave

FAQs with Answers

1. Q: Where did Jesus give His sermon?
   A: On a mountain.
2. Q: What did Jesus teach about?
   A: Being kind, loving, and humble.
3. Q: What does “Blessed are the poor in spirit” mean?
   A: It means those who are humble and know they need God’s help.
4. Q: What does “Blessed are those who mourn” mean?
   A: It means those who are sad will be comforted by God.
5. Q: What does “Blessed are the meek” mean?
   A: It means those who are gentle and humble will be rewarded.

Presentation

Step 1

The teacher revises the previous topic about “The Wedding at Cana” with the pupils.

Step 2

The teacher introduces the new topic: “The Sermon on the Mount” by showing pictures and telling the story.

Step 3

The teacher encourages pupils to share about times they listened to someone speak to a group. The teacher corrects any misinformation.

Teacher’s Activities

• Tell the story of the Sermon on the Mount.
• Show pictures.
• Play a story audio.

Learners’ Activities

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

Assessment

1. Where did Jesus give His sermon?
2. What did Jesus teach about?
3. What does “Blessed are the poor in spirit” mean?
4. What does “Blessed are those who mourn” mean?
5. What does “Blessed are the meek” mean?

Evaluation Questions

1. Jesus gave a sermon on a ____.
2. Jesus taught about being ____.
3. “Blessed are the ____ in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
4. “Blessed are those who ____, for they will be comforted.”
5. “Blessed are the ____, for they will inherit the earth.”
6. Why did Jesus go up on a mountain to teach?
7. Who were listening to Jesus’ teachings?
8. What can we learn from Jesus’ teachings on the mount?
9. How should we treat others according to Jesus?
10. Why is it important to be humble and kind?

Conclusion

The teacher goes around to mark the pupils’ work and ensures they understand the teachings from the Sermon on the Mount.

More Useful Links

• Jesus’ Baptism Christian Religious Studies Kindergarten Third Term Lesson Notes Week 3
• Jesus Calls His Disciples Christian Religious Studies Kindergarten Third Term Lesson Notes Week 4
• The Wedding at Cana Christian Religious Studies Kindergarten Third Term Lesson Notes Week 5