God as Father and the relationship of God’s children to Him for Primary 1

Class: Primary 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 1
Age: 6 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Christian Religion Studies
Curriculum Theme: God Our Father
Focal competence: Praising God always
Key competencies/values: Collaboration; ICT and Digital Competencies
Skills:

• Singing praises to God

Previous Lesson: Second Term Christian Religion Studies Examination
Topic: Revision Of God Our Father
Subject Matter: God as Father and the relationship of God’s children to Him

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• state why Christians call God their Father;
• state one responsibility already learnt as a child of God;

Psychomotor Domain

• recite Psalm 103:1-2.

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 Knowledge for Primary Schools, Book 1
• The HeadTeacher Scheme of work

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Holy Bible
• Charts/pictures
• Video/audio tapes of songs of praise in the Bible
• Hymn book
• Relevant Bible-story pictures or memory-verse chart
• Suitable songs or audio where appropriate

Rationale for the Lesson

This revision lesson helps pupils consolidate their understanding of God as a loving Father and their identity as His children. It reinforces the core Christian belief in God’s care and guidance, encouraging pupils to live in a way that reflects their relationship with Him.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have been taught about God as their Father in previous lessons and understand that God created them and cares for them.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Revision Of God Our Father

God as Father and Our Relationship with Him

God is our Father because He created us and loves us very much. Just like our earthly fathers care for us, God cares for us even more. We are His children, and He wants us to obey Him, love Him, and praise Him always.

Why Christians Call God Their Father

Christians call God their Father for many important reasons:

1. He created everyone and everything in the world.
2. He loves us unconditionally and always wants what is best for us.
3. He provides for all our needs, like food, shelter, and clothing.
4. He protects us from danger and keeps us safe.
5. He forgives us when we do wrong and helps us to do better.

Our Responsibility as Children of God

As children of God, we have responsibilities. One important responsibility is to praise God always for His goodness and love.

Bible Reading: Psalm 103:1-2

Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.

Memory Verse

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. (Matthew 6:9)

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Question and Answer, Explanation, Singing, Recitation, Group Work

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Activating prior knowledge

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and leads them in a short prayer. The teacher then asks pupils to recall who God is to them.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to the greeting, pray, and share their understanding of God.

Learning Point: Prior knowledge of God

Step 2: Revisiting God as Father

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Review/Explanation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher briefly reviews the idea of God as Father, using the prescribed Bible context and asking pupils to explain what it means to them. The teacher reminds them that God is our Father because He created us and cares for us.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, contribute their ideas, and state their understanding of God as Father.

Learning Point: God as Father

Step 3: Reasons for Calling God Father

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Listing

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks pupils to state reasons why Christians call God their Father, guiding them to recall points like creation, love, provision, protection, and forgiveness.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils state reasons why Christians call God their Father.

Learning Point: Reasons for calling God Father

Step 4: Responsibility as God’s Child

Time: 6 minutes

Teaching Skill: Discussion/Application

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks pupils to state one responsibility they have as a child of God, emphasizing the importance of praising God always as mentioned in the focal competence.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils state one responsibility, such as praising God.

Learning Point: Children’s responsibilities

Step 5: Recitation of Psalm 103:1-2

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Recitation/Memorisation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads pupils in reciting Psalm 103:1-2 several times, ensuring correct pronunciation and understanding of the words.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils recite Psalm 103:1-2 individually and as a group.

Learning Point: Psalm 103:1-2 recitation

Step 6: Memory Verse Practice

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Memorisation/Repetition

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces or revisits the memory verse (Matthew 6:9) and guides pupils to recite it together.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils recite the memory verse repeatedly.

Learning Point: Memory Verse understanding

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. Why do Christians call God their Father?
2. State one responsibility you have as a child of God.
3. Recite Psalm 103:1-2.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Revision assessment

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes

Teaching Skill: Consolidation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarises the main points of the revision, reminding pupils of God’s love as their Father and their role as His children. The teacher concludes with a prayer.

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

Learning Point: Lesson consolidation

Lesson Keywords

• God – The Supreme Being, creator of all things.
• Father – A term for God showing His relationship with humanity.
• Children of God – People who believe in and follow God.
• Praise – To express admiration or approval for God.
• Responsibility – A duty or task that one is required or expected to do.

Differentiation

For weaker learners, the teacher will provide more direct prompts and visual aids (pictures of a father caring for his child) to help them recall the concepts. Faster learners can be encouraged to share more examples of how God shows His fatherly love and care, or lead the class in singing a praise song.

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Teacher Guide for Using This Lesson Plan

Before the lesson, ensure you have your Bible, relevant charts or pictures depicting God’s creation and care, and any audio/video resources for praise songs. Begin by engaging pupils with questions about their previous knowledge of God. Guide them through the revision points, allowing ample opportunity for them to recall and articulate their understanding of God as Father and their responsibilities. Encourage active participation in reciting Psalm 103:1-2 and the memory verse. Pay attention to pupils’ responses during the evaluation to identify any lingering misconceptions. Since this is a revision week, there is no separate note-taking step; the focus is on reinforcing understanding through recall and practice.