Christian Religious Studies Lesson Plan Kindergarten Second Term

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Second Term Kindergarten (KG) Christian Religious Studies Lesson Plan. The birth of Jesus, Jesus in the temple,Jesus Baptism, Jesus disciples

CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES SCHEME OF WORK KINDERGARTEN 2^ND TERM

WEEKS TOPICS

THE BIRTH OF JESUS
JESUS IN THE TEMPLE
JESUS’ BAPTISM
JESUS AND HIS 12 DISCIPLES
JESUS LOVES LITTLE CHILDREN
THE TRIUMPHANT ENTRY OF JESUS INTO JERUSALEM
THE LAST SUPPER / OPEN DAY / MID TERM TEST
THE ARREST, CRUCIFIXION AND DEATH OF JESUS
THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS
REVISION
REVISION
EXAMINATION

Class: Kindergarten

Term: 2^nd Term

Week: 1

Age: 5 years

Duration: 40 minutes

Date:

Subject: Christian Religious Knowledge

Topic:

The birth of Jesus

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

Discuss the prophet who prophesied about the birth of Jesus
Describe the announcement of angels of the birth of Jesus

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, Play way method, questions and answers, demonstration, story-telling

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: toys, picture books showing the birth of Jesus, bible, story book, pictures of angels announcing the birth of Jesus

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PRESENTATION	TEACHER’S ACTIVITY	PUPIL’S ACTIVITY
STEP 1 INTRODUCTION	The teacher uses J-E-S-U-S song to introduce the topic. She explains that it was prophesied by Prophet Isaiah that Jesus was going to be born and that he will save the world	Pupils pay attention
STEP 2 EXPLANATION	She then further explains Jesus’ parents were Joseph and Mary and that Jesus was born in a manger because there were no inns available. She explains that a manger is where horses are kept	Pupils pay attention and participates
STEP 3 DEMONSTRATION	Using the bible story books and the pictures there in she tells the story of Jesus birth – He was born in Bethlehem – Angels announced his birth to shepherds in the field – Three wise men came from the east who saw Jesus’ star. They brought gifts: gold, myrrh and frankincense	Pupils pay attention and participate

EVALUATION:

__________ was where Jesus was born. (inn, manger)

How many were the wise men who visited Jesus when he was born? (two, three)
Who announced the birth of Jesus to the shepherds? (angels, Satan)

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively

Class: Kindergarten

Term: 2^nd Term

Week: 2

Age: 5 years

Duration: 40 minutes

Date:

Subject: Christian Religious Knowledge

Topic:

Jesus in the temple

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

Discuss how Joseph and Mary took Jesus to the temple 40 days after he was born to be dedicated to the Lord
Discuss how Jesus became a frequent attendant to the temple of God even from a tender aged

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, Play way method, questions and answers, demonstration, story-telling

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: toys, picture books showing Jesus in the temple both as an infant and as a child who loved the temple, pictures of Jesus sitting among doctors and teachers of the law asking and answering difficult questions, bible, story book

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PRESENTATION	TEACHER’S ACTIVITY	PUPIL’S ACTIVITY
STEP 1 INTRODUCTION	The teacher uses J-E-S-U-S song to introduce the topic. She explains what a temple is. – it is what a church is called in the olden days	Pupils pay attention
STEP 2 EXPLANATION	She then further explains that Jesus’ parents Joseph and Mary, were the ones who introduced Jesus to going to the temple when they brought him to be dedicated to God at just a 40 day old baby And every year, they made it a tradition to always bring Jesus to the temple	Pupils pay attention and participates
STEP 3 DEMONSTRATION	Using the bible story books and the pictures there in she tells the story of Jesus in the temple – How Jesus loved going to worship and listen to the word of God in the temple beginning from when he was 12 years old. – How Jesus was bold and asked people who were doctors and teachers of the bible many questions in the temple – How because of Him learning more about the Bible became wiser and more favoured before God and other people.	Pupils pay attention and participate
STEP 4 NOTE TAKING	The teacher writes a short note on the board.	The pupils copy the notes

NOTE

At age 12, Jesus was often seen in the temple worshiping God and listening to His Word. He was found in the midst of doctors and teachers of the law and His wisdom and understanding of the Bible amazed them.

EVALUATION:

1. Who introduced Jesus into going to the temple? (His friends, His parents)

Jesus grew wiser because he asked and answered questions about the bible in the temple. Yes/No
Is it good to attend church regularly? Yes/No

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively

Class: Kindergarten

Term: 2^nd Term

Week: 3

Age: 5 years

Duration: 40 minutes

Date:

Subject: Christian Religious Knowledge

Topic:

Jesus Baptism

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

Give the simple meaning of baptism
Describe how Jesus was baptised

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, Play way method, questions and answers, demonstration, story-telling

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: toys, picture books showing Jesus being baptized by John the Baptist and of a dove descending on him, bible, story book

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PRESENTATION	TEACHER’S ACTIVITY	PUPIL’S ACTIVITY
STEP 1 INTRODUCTION	The teacher uses I’m in the Lord’s Army song to introduce the topic. She explains what a baptism is – It means when we are dipped fully into water to show that we believe in Jesus death and resurrection	Pupils pay attention
STEP 2 EXPLANATION	She then further explains that Jesus was now 30 years old and wanted to fulfill every requirement of righteousness so he went to be baptised.	Pupils pay attention and participates
STEP 3 DEMONSTRATION	Using the bible story books and the pictures there in she tells the story of Jesus’ baptism – How he went to be baptized by John the Baptist – He was baptized at river Jordan – When he was baptized a dove came from heaven and descended on him – How a voice from heaven recognized Jesus as a God-pleasing son	Pupils pay attention and participate
STEP 4 NOTE TAKING	The teacher writes the notes on the board	The pupils copy the notes in their books

NOTE

When Jesus was 30 years old, he went to John the Baptist to be baptized. John Baptized him in the River Jordan. After Jesus was baptized, a dove came down from heaven and rested on his head and a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved son, in whom I am well pleased”.

EVALUATION:

. ________ is when we are dipped in the water. (marriage, baptism)

Who baptized Jesus? ( Emmanuel the Baptist, John the Baptist)
Where was Jesus Baptized? (River Benue, River Jordan)
What descended on Jesus? (a snake, a dove)

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively

Class: Kindergarten

Term: 2^nd Term

Week: 4

Age: 5 years

Duration: 40 minutes

Date:

Subject: Christian Religious Knowledge

Topic:

Jesus and his 12 disciples

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

Give the simple meaning of a disciple
List the names of the 12 disciples of Jesus
Discuss how Jesus called them

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, Play way method, questions and answers, demonstration, story-telling

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: toys, picture books showing the 12 disciples of Jesus

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PRESENTATION	TEACHER’S ACTIVITY	PUPIL’S ACTIVITY
STEP 1 INTRODUCTION	The teacher uses the Oh how I love Jesus song to introduce the topic. She explains that a disciple is someone who follows the teaching of another person	Pupils pay attention
STEP 2 EXPLANATION	She then further explains that Jesus carefully picked his disciples. Some were fishermen, tax collectors while others were former disciples of john	Pupils pay attention and participates
STEP 3 DEMONSTRATION	Using the bible story books and the pictures there in she lists the twelve disciples of Jesus showing them their pictures	Pupils pay attention and participate
STEP 4 NOTE TAKING	The teacher writes a short note on the board	The pupils copy the notes

NOTE

The 12 disciples of Jesus are as follows

Peter
Andrew
James
John
Phillip
Bartholomew
Matthew
Thomas
James the son of Alphaeus
Jude
Simon
Judas Iscariot- the one that betrayed Jesus

EVALUATION:

1. Jesus had _________ disciples. (12, 18)

What is the name of the disciple that betrayed Jesus? (John, Judas Iscariot)
Jesus chose His disciples. Yes/No

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively

Class: Kindergarten

Term: 2^nd Term

Week: 5

Age: 5 years

Duration: 40 minutes

Date:

Subject: Christian Religious Knowledge

Topic:

Jesus loves the little children

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

Give a simple meaning for love
Discuss how Jesus love the little children

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, Play way method, questions and answers, demonstration, story-telling

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: toys, picture books showing how Jesus surrounded by adults and children too, bible, story book

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PRESENTATION	TEACHER’S ACTIVITY	PUPIL’S ACTIVITY
STEP 1 INTRODUCTION	The teacher uses Jesus loves the little children song to introduce the topic. She explains what love is. – Love means to feel strong affection for someone	Pupils pay attention
STEP 2 EXPLANATION	She then further explains that Jesus enjoyed the company of a lot adults in his lifetime. – his disciples and the multitude	Pupils pay attention and participates
STEP 3 DEMONSTRATION	Using the bible story books and the pictures there in she tells them how Jesus showed that He loved little children – How many people loved to be in Jesus company when he was on the earth. – How they brought little children to Jesus so he could pray for them and bless them. – How the disciples wanted to push the children back – How Jesus warned them not to saying “suffer the little children not to come unto me, for of such is the kingdom of heaven”	Pupils pay attention and participate
STEP 4 NOTE TAKING	The teacher writes a short note on the board	The pupils copy the note in their books

NOTE

Many people, adults and children loved to be in the company of Jesus, listening to His teachings and watching His miracles. On one of those occasions, they brought some children for Jesus to pray for and the disciples wanted to push them back. Jesus said, “no! Suffer the little children not to come unto me, for of such is the kingdom of heaven”.

EVALUATION:

. _________ is a strong feeling of affection we have for someone. (honesty, love)

The ________ didn’t want children to come close to Jesus. (crowd, disciples)
Jesus loves the little children. Yes/No

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively

Class: Kindergarten

Term: 2^nd Term

Week: 6

Age: 5 years

Duration: 40 minutes

Date:

Subject: Christian Religious Knowledge

Topic:

The triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

Give the simple meaning of an ass
Discuss why Jesus rode into Jerusalem

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, Play way method, questions and answers, demonstration, story-telling

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: toys, picture books showing Jesus riding on an ass into Jerusalem, bible, story book

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PRESENTATION	TEACHER’S ACTIVITY	PUPIL’S ACTIVITY
STEP 1 INTRODUCTION	The teacher uses Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest song to introduce the topic. She explains what a colt is – it is a young male horse	Pupils pay attention
STEP 2 EXPLANATION	She then further explains that Jesus knew it was time for Him to die which was the reason why God sent him to the earth so he made a triumphant entry into Jerusalem	Pupils pay attention and participates
STEP 3 DEMONSTRATION	Using the bible story books and the pictures there in she tells the story of how Jesus rode into Jerusalem – How he sent his disciples ahead to get the ass from where it was tied. – How he then rode on it into Jerusalem in the midst of loud celebrations from men and women alike as the real Messiah He is.	Pupils pay attention and participate
STEP 4 NOTE TAKING	The teacher writes a short note on the board	The pupils copy the notes in their books

NOTE

Jesus sent for the ass tied in another village. He rode on it into Jerusalem amidst shouts of “HOSANNA! HOSANNA!! In the Highest!!!. People were waving at him with palm fronds and laying their clothes on the ground calling him the Messiah.

EVALUATION:

A young male horse is called an _________. (pig, ass)

Jesus rode into __________. (Samaria, Jerusalem)
Was Jesus well received? Yes/No

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively

Class: Kindergarten

Term: 2^nd Term

Week: 7

Age: 5 years

Duration: 40 minutes

Date:

Subject: Christian Religious Knowledge

Topic:

The last supper

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

Give a simple meaning of supper
Discuss the events of Jesus’ last supper

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, Play way method, questions and answers, demonstration, story-telling

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: toys, picture books showing Jesus having His last supper with his disciples, bible, story book

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PRESENTATION	TEACHER’S ACTIVITY	PUPIL’S ACTIVITY
STEP 1 INTRODUCTION	The teacher uses I have decided to follow Jesus song to introduce the topic. She explains what supper is – A meal eaten in the evening	Pupils pay attention
STEP 2 EXPLANATION	She then further explains that the last supper was Jesus last meal with his disciples. She further explains that, before Jesus rode into Jerusalem, He had sent His disciples ahead to go and prepare a guest house where they’ll all be having the evening meal together.	Pupils pay attention and participates
STEP 3 DEMONSTRATION	Using the bible story books and the pictures there in she tells the story of the Last supper – How Jesus began by washing all their feet – How Jesus broke the bread and gave each of them to eat, telling them it was his body which would be broken – How he poured wine into their glasses and asked them all to drink telling them it was His blood which was to be poured out for the sake of every human being – He also told them to do this eating of bread and drinking of wine as often as possible in remembering what he did – Him dying	Pupils pay attention and participate
STEP 4 NOTE TAKING	The teacher writes a short note on the board	The pupils copy the notes in their books

NOTE

Supper is a meal we eat at night. At the last supper, Jesus ate his last food with his disciples. He washed all their feet, broke bread which was his body and drank wine which was His blood. He also told them to do it often in order to remember Him.

EVALUATION:

. __________ is a meal eaten in the night. (breakfast, supper)

Jesus gave them bread which represents his _______ to eat. (body, spirit)
Jesus gave them wine which represents his ________ to drink. (baptism, blood)

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively

Class: Kindergarten

Term: 2^nd Term

Week: 8

Age: 5 years

Duration: 40 minutes

Date:

Subject: Christian Religious Knowledge

Topic:

The arrest, crucifixion and death of Jesus

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

Give a simple meaning for arrest
Discuss the events that led to the arrest of Jesus
Give a simple meaning of death
Discuss the events of Jesus’ death

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, Play way method, questions and answers, demonstration, story-telling

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: toys, picture books showing how Jesus was arrested, picture books showing Jesus’ death on the cross bible, story book

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PRESENTATION	TEACHER’S ACTIVITY	PUPIL’S ACTIVITY
STEP 1 INTRODUCTION	The teacher uses How Jesus died for you song to introduce the topic. She explains what arrest means – Arrest means when someone is when you are taken by officers of the law because you did something very bad. She explains what death is – it is when someone’s body stops living and cannot come back again	Pupils pay attention
STEP 2 EXPLANATION	She then further explains that Jesus was betrayed by one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot. He received money from people who hated Jesus in order to kill Jesus. She then further explains after Jesus was arrested and many people lied against him, the judge sentenced him to death on a cross. She further explains that even Jesus had not done anything, they still decided to kill Him because they hated Him.	Pupils pay attention and participates
STEP 3 DEMONSTRATION	Using the bible story books and the pictures there in she tells the story of how Jesus was arrested – How Jesus knew He would die soon and went to the garden to pray with three of his disciples – How Judas led those who hated Jesus to where he was – How Jesus was arrested as if he was a criminal and taken to the high priest – How people lied against Jesus so the high priest could kill Jesus – How they nailed him to the cross of Calvary in the middle of two thieves – How they wore him a crown of thorns – How He was pierced by sword and blood began to rush out – How Jesus was mocked and laughed at by everyone who passed by – How He was thirsty and was given sour wine – How he eventually died	Pupils pay attention and participate
STEP 4 NOTE TAKING	The teacher writes a short note on the board	The pupils copy the notes in their books

NOTE

Judas Iscariot, one of Jesus’ disciples betrayed Him. He sold Jesus to be hanged on the cross by his enemies. They nailed Jesus on the cross of Calvary in between two thieves. They flogged, spat and mocked him. Jesus eventually died on the cross.

EVALUATION:

. ________ is when you are taken by officers of the law because you did something very bad. (supper, arrest)

Who betrayed Jesus? (Judas Iscariot, Joseph)
Is it good to tell lies against someone? Yes/No
__________ is when someone stops living and cannot come back. (death, arrest)
Jesus was nailed on the cross of ________. (Egypt, Calvary)
Jesus died even when he did nothing wrong. Yes/No

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively

Class: Kindergarten

Term: 2^nd Term

Week: 9

Age: 5 years

Duration: 40 minutes

Date:

Subject: Christian Religious Knowledge

Topic:

The resurrection of Jesus

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

Give a simple meaning of resurrection
Discuss the events of Jesus’ resurrection

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, Play way method, questions and answers, demonstration, story-telling

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: toys, picture books showing Jesus’ resurrection, bible, story book

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PRESENTATION	TEACHER’S ACTIVITY	PUPIL’S ACTIVITY
STEP 1 INTRODUCTION	The teacher uses He’s alive song to introduce the topic. She explains what resurrection is –It is when someone who was dead comes back to life	Pupils pay attention
STEP 2 EXPLANATION	She then further explains that after Jesus died they took his body and buried it in a tomb. And he was there for three days	Pupils pay attention and participates
STEP 3 DEMONSTRATION	Using the bible story books and the pictures there in she tells the story of Jesus’ resurrection – How some women who were Jesus’ followers came to the tomb where Jesus was buried to anoint his body with spices and ointments – How they became startled on seeing two angels standing by the empty tomb – How they were told by the angels that Jesus was no longer in the tomb but that He was alive. And that they should go and share the news to other disciples	Pupils pay attention and participate
STEP 4 NOTE TAKING	The teacher writes a short note on the board	The pupils copy the notes in their books

NOTE

Three days after Jesus died, some women took some perfume and spices to go and anoint his body in the tomb. They met two angels there who told them that Jesus had risen from the dead. They were told to go and share the news with the disciples.

EVALUATION: