Week Two
Subject: Christian Religious Studies (CRS)
Class: Primary One
Week of the Second Term: 2nd Week
Topic: The Life of Jesus
Subtopic: Jesus Welcomes Children (Matthew 19:13-15)
Instructional Objectives
At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Describe how Jesus welcomed children and why it was important (cognitive).
- Express feelings about being welcomed by Jesus and how they can show kindness to others (affective).
- Role-play a scene where they greet a friend warmly, reflecting the way Jesus welcomed children (psychomotor)
Entry Behaviour
Pupils should already know basic stories about Jesus and understand the concept of kindness and friendship.
Instructional Materials
- Textbook: Christian Religious Studies for Primary School Book 1 by Tolulope Kusimo.
- Visual Aids: Charts depicting Jesus with children.
- Flashcards: Cards with key phrases from Matthew 19:13-15.
Reference Materials
- Kusimo, T. (2022). Christian Religious Studies for Primary School Book 1. Lagos: Metropolitan Publishers.
- Ogunniyi, D., McOliver, O.J.E., & Ekwukoma, V. (2022). Christian Religious Studies for Primary School Book 1. Lagos: Spectrum Book Limited.
Content
The Life of Jesus
Jesus Welcomes Children (Matthew 19:13-15)
In Matthew 19:13-15, the Bible tells us that people brought little children to Jesus so He could bless them. The disciples tried to stop them, saying that Jesus was too busy. But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” This shows that Jesus loves children and wants to be with them. He believes that children are very important and that they should come to Him freely.
Step 1: Introduction
Lesson Presentation (Step-by-Step Procedure)
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