Christian Religious Studies Lesson Plan Nursery 2 Second Term
Second Term Age 4 Christian Religious Studies Lesson Plan and Notes Nursery 2. Jesus Baptism, Jesus Fed Five Thousand, the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES SCHEME OF WORK
WEEKS TOPICS
- THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE BIRTH OF JESUS
- JESUS BAPTISM
- JESUS TURN WATER INTO WINE
- JESUS FED FIVE THOUSAND
- JESUS LOVES LITTLE CHILDREN
- THE TRIUMPHANT ENTRY OF JESUS INTO JERUSALEM
- THE ARREST, CRUCIFIXION AND DEATH OF JESUS / OPEN DAY / MID TERM TEST
- THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS
- PRAYER
- REVISION
- REVISION
- EXAMINATION
Class: Nursery 2
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 1
Age: 4 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Date:
Subject: Christian Religious Knowledge
Topic: Annunciation of 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, playway 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: Nursery 2
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 2
Age: 4 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, playway 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: Nursery 2
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 3
Age: 4 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Date:
Subject: Christian Religious Knowledge
Topic: Jesus turned water into wine
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to
- Give the simple meaning of marriage
- Describe how Jesus turned water into wine
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, playway method, questions and answers, demonstration, story-telling
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: toys, picture books showing Jesus turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana in Galilee
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 wedding is – A wedding is a ceremony where a man and a woman are joined to become husband and wife | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 2 EXPLANATION | She then further explains that Jesus had gone to the marriage at Cana in Galilee with his mother and disciples | Pupils pay attention and participates |
| STEP 3 DEMONSTRATION | Using the bible story books and the pictures there in she tells the story of Jesus turning water into wine – How the wine in the wedding had finished – How Jesus’ mother met him to inform him – How Jesus told them to fill drums with water – How he had told those with him to take the wine to the chairman of the wedding – How the chairman had commented that the wine was sweeter than the one that had finished | 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
Jesus along with his mother Mary and His 12 disciples had attended a wedding in Cana, Galilee. The wine had finished and Mary told Jesus about it. Jesus asked them to fill up the drums and draw water from it to give to the chairman of the wedding. The chairman said the wine was sweeter than the one that had finished
EVALUATION:
- . Jesus’ mother is ___________. (Martha, Mary)
- Where in Galilee did the wedding hold? (Cana, Zoba)
- Jesus turned ________ into wine. (water, stones)
CLASSWORK: As in evaluation
CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively
Class: Nursery 2
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 4
Age: 4 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Date:
Subject: Christian Religious Knowledge
Topic: Jesus fed the five thousand
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to
- Give a simple meaning of miracle
- Discuss how Jesus fed the five thousand
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, playway method, questions and answers, demonstration, story-telling
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: toys, picture books showing how Jesus fed the five thousand, real bread and fish, bible, story book
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
| PRESENTATION | TEACHER’S ACTIVITY | PUPIL’S ACTIVITY |
| STEP 1 INTRODUCTION | The teacher uses Praise ye the Lord song to introduce the topic. She explains what Miracle is – it is an extraordinary event that can only happen due to the power of God | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 2 EXPLANATION | She then further explains that Jesus did a lot of miracles during his ministry on earth and one of such was the feeding of the five thousand | Pupils pay attention and participates |
| STEP 3 DEMONSTRATION | Using the bible story books and the pictures there in she tells the story of Jesus feeding the five thousand – How a crowd of people followed Jesus around during his ministry – How they listened and enjoyed his teaching – It was so late and there was no place to get food – How a little boy offered all he had- 5 loaves of bread and 2 fishes – How Jesus told the crowd of people to sit down on the grass – How Jesus raised the 5 loaves of bread and 2 fishes up to heaven and gave thanks – How it as shared and five thousand people were fed – How the disciples of Jesus gathered 12 baskets left over | 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
Jesus had finished teaching the crowd. There was nowhere to buy food. A little boy had 5 loaves of bread and 2 fishes. Jesus gave thanks to God and asked his disciples to share it. They fed five thousand men and still had 12 baskets left over.
EVALUATION:
- . An extraordinary thing that happened by the power of God is called a __________. (miracle, temptation)
- The little boy gave 5 loaves of bread and ______ fishes. (5, 2)
- There were ________ baskets left over. (100, 12)
CLASSWORK: As in evaluation
CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively
Class: Nursery 2
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 5
Age: 4 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, playway 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: Nursery 2
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 6
Age: 4 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, playway 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 Hossana, Hossana 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 “HOSSANA! HOSSANA!! 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: Nursery 2
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 7
Age: 4 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, playway 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: Nursery 2
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 8
Age: 4 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, playway 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:
1. __________ is when someone who was dead comes back to life. (arrest, resurrection)
2. Who did the women meet at the tomb of Jesus? (Paul, angels)
3. Is Jesus alive even now? Yes/No
CLASSWORK: As in evaluation
CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively
Class: Nursery 2
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 9
Age: 4 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Date:
Subject: Christian Religious Knowledge
Topic: Prayer
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to
- Give a simple meaning of prayer
- Recite Our Lord’s Prayer
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, playway method, questions and answers, demonstration, story-telling
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: toys, picture books showing Jesus teaching His disciples how to pray, bible, story book
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
| PRESENTATION | TEACHER’S ACTIVITY | PUPIL’S ACTIVITY |
| STEP 1 INTRODUCTION | The teacher uses Prayer is the key song to introduce the topic. She explains what prayer is –It is when we talk to God | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 2 EXPLANATION | She then further explains that while Jesus was on the earth, He taught the disciples how to pray | Pupils pay attention and participates |
| STEP 3 DEMONSTRATION | Using the bible story books and the pictures there in she recites Our Lord’s Prayer and explains it line by line. The learners are asked to recite Our Lord’s prayer | 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
Our Father, who art in heaven,
Hallowed be thy name;
Thy kingdom come;
Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
And forgive us our trespasses
As we forgive those who trespass against us;
And lead us not into temptation,
But deliver us from evil
For thine is the Kingdom, the power and the glory, forever and ever, Amen!
EVALUATION:
- . __________ is when we talk to God. (fighting, prayer)
- Jesus taught his _______ how to pray. (disciples, enemies)
- Recite Our Lord’s Prayer.
CLASSWORK: As in evaluation
CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively
