Attributes of God for Primary 1

Class: Primary One
Term: First Term
Week: 1
Age: 6 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Curriculum Theme: God’s Goodness
Focal competence: Appreciating nature and the world around them
Key competencies/values: Communication; ICT and Digital Competencies; Collaboration
Skills:

• Discussing the attributes of God

Previous Lesson:
Topic: God The Creator
Subject Matter: Attributes of God

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• Identify God as the Creator of all things.
• State at least three things God created.
• Mention simple attributes of God, such as powerful and good.

Affective Domain

• Appreciate God’s power and goodness demonstrated through creation.
• Show reverence for God as the Almighty Creator.

Psychomotor Domain

• Recite the memory verse correctly.

Social Domain

• Participate in discussions about God’s creation.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 2025 Revised 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Relevant State Unified Scheme of Work
• Christian Religious Studies for Primary 1 (Pupil’s Book)
• The Holy Bible (Genesis 1:1-31)

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Holy Bible
• Charts showing the attributes of God (e.g., God is powerful, God is good)
• Pictures of God’s creation (e.g., sun, moon, stars, animals, plants, people)

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson is important because it lays the foundation for understanding God’s nature and His relationship with humanity and the world. By learning about God as the Creator, pupils develop a sense of awe, gratitude, and responsibility towards creation. It helps them appreciate the beauty and order in the world around them, reinforcing core Christian values.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils are expected to have a basic understanding that God exists and that He is good.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

God The Creator

Meaning of Creator

A Creator is someone who makes something new. God is the Creator because He made everything that exists.

God as the Creator

God created everything we see and do not see. He made:

1. The heavens (sky, sun, moon, stars)
2. The earth (land, water)
3. Plants (trees, flowers, grass)
4. Animals (birds, fish, beasts)
5. People (male and female)

The Story of Creation (Genesis 1:1-31)

The Bible tells us that in the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. He spoke, and things came into being. Over six days, God made light, separated water from land, created plants, placed the sun, moon, and stars in the sky, filled the waters with fish and the air with birds, made land animals, and finally created man and woman in His own image. On the seventh day, God rested.

What Creation Teaches Us About God (Attributes)

From His creation, we learn that God is:

1. All-Powerful: He created everything from nothing just by speaking.
2. Wise: He made everything in a perfect order.
3. Good: He made everything beautiful and provided for all living things.
4. Loving: He created people and cares for them.

Memory Verse

Genesis 1:1 – “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.”

Bible Reading

Genesis 1:1-31

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Explanation, Question and Answer, Storytelling, Visual Aids, Recitation.

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Storytelling/Engagement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils, leads a short opening prayer, and asks pupils if they know who made the world and everything in it. The teacher then introduces the topic: “God The Creator.”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings, participate in prayer, and answer the teacher’s questions. They listen attentively to the introduction.

Learning Point: Introduction to Creator God

Step 2: Meaning of Creator

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Definition

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains the meaning of “Creator” using simple examples. “A creator is someone who makes something. God is the Creator because He made everything.” The teacher shows pictures of things made by people (e.g., a chair, a car) and asks who made them, then contrasts this with things made by God (e.g., a tree, a baby).

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the explanation, identify things made by people, and understand the difference between human creation and God’s creation.

Learning Point: Meaning of Creator

Step 3: God as the Creator

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Listing/Identification

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks pupils to name things they see around them. As pupils name items, the teacher guides them to identify which ones God created. The teacher uses pictures of creation to reinforce that God created the heavens, earth, plants, animals, and people.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils name things they see and identify those created by God. They observe the pictures and repeat the names of God’s creations.

Learning Point: God’s creations identified

Step 4: The Story of Creation

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Narration/Bible Reading

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher reads or narrates the story of creation from Genesis 1:1-31 in a simple, engaging way, using the Bible and pointing to charts/pictures as the story unfolds. The teacher highlights the main events of each day of creation.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the Bible story, observe the pictures, and try to recall what God created on different days.

Learning Point: Creation story summary

Step 5: What Creation Teaches Us About God (Attributes)

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Discussion/Attribute Identification

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher discusses with pupils what the story of creation tells us about God. “What kind of God made all these wonderful things?” The teacher guides them to identify God’s attributes like being all-powerful (He spoke and it happened), wise (everything is perfect), good (He made beautiful things), and loving (He made us). The teacher uses charts of attributes.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils offer ideas about God’s nature and identify His attributes based on the creation story and charts.

Learning Point: God’s attributes explained

Step 6: Memory Verse

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Recitation/Memorization

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces the memory verse (Genesis 1:1) and writes it on the board. The teacher leads the pupils in reciting the verse several times until they can say it together.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils repeat the memory verse after the teacher and try to memorize it.

Learning Point: Memory verse recitation

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:

1. Who is the Creator of everything?
2. Name three things God created.
3. What does “Creator” mean?
4. What does the story of creation tell us about God? (e.g., Is He powerful or weak?)

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Understanding God as Creator

Step 8: Note-Taking

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Writing

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils to copy the essential Board Summary notes on God as the Creator and His attributes into their notebooks.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy the notes carefully into their notebooks.

Learning Point: Board summary recorded

Step 9: Conclusion

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Summarization

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher briefly reminds the pupils that God is the all-powerful and good Creator of everything. He encourages them to always appreciate God’s wonderful works around them. The teacher leads a closing prayer.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the summary and participate in the closing prayer.

Learning Point: God’s creation reinforced

Continuous Assessment/Further Study

Type: Homework / Practice Exercise

Instruction: Answer the following questions in your notebook:

1. Draw and colour two things God created.
2. Write out the memory verse: Genesis 1:1.
3. Ask your parents or guardians to tell you one more wonderful thing God created.
4. Mention one way you can show appreciation for God’s creation.
5. Fill in the blank: God is the __________ of heaven and earth.

Lesson Keywords

• Creator – Someone who makes something new.
• Attributes – Qualities or characteristics of a person or thing.
• Creation – Everything God made.
• Powerful – Having great strength or ability.
• Wise – Having great knowledge and good judgment.

Differentiation

For weaker learners: Provide simplified charts with fewer words and more pictures. Allow them to point to pictures of creation rather than naming them. Help them with guided recitation of the memory verse.
For faster learners: Encourage them to name more things God created or to explain in their own words what it means for God to be “powerful” or “good.” They can also draw more detailed pictures of creation.

Suggested Lesson Videos

For further understanding, search on YouTube for: “God the Creator for kids Primary 1” or “Creation Story for children Bible”.

Teacher Guide for Using This Lesson Plan

Before the lesson, ensure you have your Bible, relevant charts, and pictures of creation ready. Begin by engaging pupils with questions about who made the world to gauge their prior knowledge. When explaining “Creator,” use simple, relatable examples and contrast human-made items with God’s creation. Narrate the Genesis creation story in an enthusiastic and clear manner, using visuals to capture their attention. Emphasise God’s attributes (powerful, wise, good, loving) as direct lessons from the creation account. Guide pupils to recite the memory verse repeatedly to aid memorisation. During note-taking, ensure pupils copy the essential points from the board clearly. Encourage all pupils to participate in discussions, providing extra support for those who are shy or struggling, and challenging faster learners with more complex questions. Always check for understanding after each major point.