Evidence of God’s goodness for Primary 1

Class: Primary One
Term: First Term
Week: 3
Age: 6 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Theme: God The Giver Of Good Things
Curriculum Theme: God’s Goodness
Focal competence: Willingly sharing and giving to their peers and others
Key competencies/values: Communication; Charity
Skills:

• Telling stories of times they gave out good things to help others

Previous Lesson: Things God created and reasons God created all things/man
Topic: God The Giver Of Good Things
Subject Matter: Evidence of God’s goodness

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• Explain evidence of God’s goodness.
• Mention good things God gives to people.

Affective Domain

• Appreciate God’s goodness in their lives.
• Show gratitude to God for His gifts.

Psychomotor Domain

• Identify good things God has given them.
• Share good things with their peers.

Social Domain

• Exhibit a willingness to share with others.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 2025 Revised 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Relevant State Unified Scheme of Work
• A suitable Christian Religious Studies textbook for Primary 1
• The HeadTeacher Scheme of work

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Holy Bible
• Relevant Bible-story pictures or memory-verse chart
• Pictures of various good things (food, family, nature)
• Chart showing ways to thank God

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps young pupils understand that God is the ultimate provider of all good things in their lives. It fosters a sense of gratitude towards God and encourages them to reflect His goodness by sharing with others. This foundational understanding is essential for their spiritual development and moral character.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils should know that God created them and the world around them. They should also have a basic understanding of what a gift is.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

God The Giver Of Good Things

1. Meaning of a Gift

A gift is something good that someone gives to another person without asking for money or anything in return. It is given out of love and kindness.

2. Bible Reading

James 1:17 says: “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” This verse teaches us that all good things come from God.

3. Good Things God Gives Us

God gives us many good things because He loves us. Some of these good things include:

1. Life
2. Family (father, mother, brothers, sisters)
3. Food to eat
4. Good health
5. Protection from danger
6. Friends to play with
7. School to learn
8. Clothes to wear
9. Nature (sun, moon, trees, animals)

4. Recognizing God as the Source of Good Gifts

We must always remember that God is the one who gives us all these good things. He is the Father of all good gifts.

5. Ways of Saying Thank You to God

We can show our thanks to God in many ways for all His goodness. Some ways to thank God are:

1. Praying to Him and telling Him “Thank you.”
2. Singing praises and worship songs to Him.
3. Sharing our good things with others who need them.
4. Taking good care of His creation, like plants and animals.
5. Obeying His commandments and doing good deeds.

Memory Verse

Psalm 136:1 – “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.”

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Explanation, Question and Answer, Storytelling, Singing, Guided Practice

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Engaging/Recalling

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and leads them in a short prayer. The teacher then asks pupils to name some good things they received from their parents or friends. The teacher introduces the topic by asking, “Who gives us all the good things we have?”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings, participate in prayer, and name gifts they have received. They attempt to answer the teacher’s question.

Learning Point: Activating prior knowledge

Step 2: Meaning of a Gift

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Definition

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains what a gift is, using simple examples. The teacher asks pupils to give examples of gifts they have given to others.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the explanation and give examples of gifts they have given.

Learning Point: Meaning of a gift

Step 3: Bible Reading and Discussion

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Storytelling/Reading

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher reads James 1:17 from the Holy Bible or a chart, explaining in simple terms that all good things come from God. The teacher shows pictures of Bible stories related to God’s provision.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the Bible reading and explanation, and observe the pictures.

Learning Point: God’s giving in the Bible

Step 4: Good Things God Gives Us

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Listing/Examples

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks pupils to name good things they have, like life, family, food, or health. The teacher guides them to understand that God gives all these. The teacher lists these on the board.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils give examples of good things they have and listen as the teacher lists them.

Learning Point: Examples of God’s gifts

Step 5: Recognizing God as the Source

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Reinforcement/Questioning

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher emphasizes that God is the source of all good gifts. The teacher asks, “Who gives us our life? Who gives us our family?” to reinforce the idea.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer the questions, confirming God as the giver of good things.

Learning Point: God as source of gifts

Step 6: Ways of Saying Thank You to God

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Brainstorming/Guidance

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks pupils how they thank their parents when they receive a gift. Then, the teacher guides them to think of ways to thank God, listing them on the board.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils share ways to thank their parents and suggest ways to thank God.

Learning Point: Showing gratitude to God

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. What is a gift?
2. Mention three good things God gives us.
3. How can you thank God for His goodness?
4. Recite the memory verse.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Understanding God’s goodness

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 about God’s gifts and ways to thank Him into their notebooks.

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

Learning Point: Recording lesson notes

Step 9: Conclusion

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Summarizing/Encouragement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher reminds pupils that God loves them and gives them many good things. The teacher encourages them to always be thankful to God and to share with others. The teacher leads them in singing a song of thanksgiving to God.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, sing along, and reflect on God’s goodness.

Learning Point: Consolidating God’s goodness

Continuous Assessment/Further Study

Type: Homework / Practice Exercise

Instruction: Answer the following questions in your notebook:

1. Draw two good things God has given you.
2. Write down one way you can thank God every day.
3. Ask your parents to tell you one good thing God has done for your family.
4. Share a toy or snack with a friend at home.
5. Learn the memory verse by heart: Psalm 136:1.

Lesson Keywords

• God – The Creator of everything.
• Goodness – The quality of being kind, generous, and helpful.
• Gift – Something given willingly without payment.
• Thankful – Feeling or expressing gratitude.
• Share – To give a portion of something to another.

Differentiation

For weaker learners: Provide simplified pictures of gifts and guide them to identify and name them. Help them recite the memory verse phrase by phrase. Encourage them to draw one thing God has given them.
For faster learners: Encourage them to list more good things God has given them and explain why they are thankful for each. Ask them to think of new ways to show gratitude to God and to share with others.

Suggested Lesson Videos

YouTube search for “God the giver of good things Primary 1 CRS”

Teacher Guide for Using This Lesson Plan

Before the lesson, ensure you have your Bible, pictures depicting God’s gifts (e.g., family, food, nature), and a chart with the memory verse. Begin by engaging pupils with questions about gifts they receive to activate prior knowledge. Clearly explain the meaning of a gift and use the Bible passage (James 1:17) to establish God as the ultimate giver. Encourage pupils to mention specific good things God has given them, reinforcing this through repetition and visual aids. Guide them in identifying various ways to express gratitude to God, including prayer, praise, and sharing. During the evaluation, ensure pupils can articulate evidence of God’s goodness and suggest ways to thank Him. Allow pupils to copy the Board Summary notes into their books in Step 8. For weaker learners, focus on simple identification and repetition, while faster learners can be challenged to elaborate and provide more examples. Conclude the lesson by reinforcing the central idea of God’s goodness and encouraging a spirit of thankfulness and sharing.