The Ten Commandments Christian Religious Studies Kindergarten Second Term Lesson Notes Week 4

Title: The Ten Commandments

Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Class: Kindergarten
Term: Second Term
Week: 4
Age: 5 years
Topic: The Ten Commandments
Sub-topic: God’s Rules
Duration: 40 minutes

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

1. Identify the Ten Commandments as God’s rules.
2. Describe at least two of the Ten Commandments.
3. Explain why following God’s rules is important.

Keywords: Commandments, rules, God, Moses, Bible

Set Induction:
The teacher will start by asking the pupils about rules they follow at home or school. The teacher will then introduce the Ten Commandments as special rules given by God.

Entry Behaviour:
Pupils are familiar with the concept of rules and guidelines.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Picture of Moses with the Ten Commandments
• Bible storybook
• Flashcards with key words

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Ask pupils about rules they follow and why rules are important. Discuss how rules help us live happily and safely.

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 Moses with the Ten Commandments
• Bible

Content:

1. What are the Ten Commandments?
   • They are rules given by God.
   • They were given to Moses on Mount Sinai.
2. Some of the Ten Commandments:
   • Honor your father and mother.
   • Do not steal.
   • Do not lie.
   • Love God with all your heart.
3. Why Follow God’s Rules?
   • They help us live good and happy lives.
   • They show us how to love God and others.

Evaluation

1. The Ten Commandments are ____ given by God.
   • a) stories
   • b) rules
   • c) games
   • d) songs
2. The Ten Commandments were given to ____.
   • a) Abraham
   • b) Isaac
   • c) Jacob
   • d) Moses
3. We should ____ our father and mother.
   • a) ignore
   • b) honor
   • c) fight
   • d) tease
4. Do not ____.
   • a) play
   • b) steal
   • c) laugh
   • d) smile
5. We should not tell ____.
   • a) jokes
   • b) secrets
   • c) lies
   • d) stories
6. Love God with all your ____.
   • a) money
   • b) heart
   • c) toys
   • d) time
7. The Ten Commandments help us live ____ lives.
   • a) sad
   • b) unhappy
   • c) good
   • d) lonely
8. God’s rules show us how to ____ others.
   • a) ignore
   • b) love
   • c) hate
   • d) avoid
9. The Ten Commandments were given on Mount ____.
   • a) Everest
   • b) Kilimanjaro
   • c) Sinai
   • d) Zion
10. God’s rules help us love ____.
    • a) only ourselves
    • b) money
    • c) God and others
    • d) nobody

Class Activity Discussion :

1. What are the Ten Commandments?
   • The Ten Commandments are rules given by God.
2. Who received the Ten Commandments?
   • Moses received the Ten Commandments.
3. Where were the Ten Commandments given?
   • They were given on Mount Sinai.
4. Why are the Ten Commandments important?
   • They help us live good and happy lives.
5. What is one of the Ten Commandments?
   • One commandment is to honor your father and mother.
6. What does “honor your father and mother” mean?
   • It means to respect and obey your parents.
7. What does “do not steal” mean?
   • It means not to take things that are not yours.
8. What does “do not lie” mean?
   • It means always telling the truth.
9. How can we show we love God?
   • By following His commandments.
10. Do the Ten Commandments help us love others?
    • Yes, they show us how to treat others kindly.

Presentation:

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic which was “The Birth of Esau and Jacob.”
Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic by showing a picture of Moses with the Ten Commandments and explaining what they are.
Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to share their thoughts on rules and why they are important.

Teacher’s Activities:

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

Learners’ Activities:

• Listen to the story.
• Answer questions.
• Share their ideas about rules and their importance.

Assessment:

• Ask pupils to identify the Ten Commandments as God’s rules.
• Have pupils describe at least two of the Ten Commandments.
• Let pupils explain why following God’s rules is important.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What are the Ten Commandments?
2. Who received the Ten Commandments?
3. Where were the Ten Commandments given?
4. Why are the Ten Commandments important?
5. What does “honor your father and mother” mean?
6. What does “do not steal” mean?
7. What does “do not lie” mean?
8. How can we show we love God?
9. Do the Ten Commandments help us love others?
10. What is one of the Ten Commandments?

Conclusion:
The teacher goes around to mark the pupils’ work and gives feedback. The teacher also summarizes the lesson and emphasizes that God’s rules help us live good and happy lives.

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