God’s role as Father for Primary 1

Class: Primary One
Term: First Term
Week: 10
Age: 6 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Curriculum Theme: God Our Father
Focal competence: Loving others as siblings of One Family
Key competencies/values: Collaboration; Responsibility
Skills:

• Explaining our relationship with God as Father

Previous Lesson: We are children of God
Topic: God Is Our Father: God’S Role As Father
Subject Matter: God’s role as Father

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• State the role of God as Father.
• Describe ways God shows that He is Father.

Affective Domain

• Discuss God’s role as Father with appreciation.

Social Domain

• Show willingness to trust God as Father.

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
• Posters and pictures of a father among his children
• Relevant Bible-story pictures or memory-verse chart
• Suitable songs or audio where appropriate

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils understand God’s loving and caring nature, fostering a sense of security and trust in Him. It lays a foundation for personal faith by showing God as a benevolent Father, similar to their earthly parents but with greater power and love.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils are familiar with the concept of a father in their homes and know that God created them.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

God Is Our Father: God’S Role As Father

Meaning of God as Father

God is called our Father because He created us and takes care of us just like a good earthly father takes care of his children. He loves us very much.

God’s Roles as Father

God shows He is our Father in many important ways:

1. He Cares for Us: God thinks about us and wants us to be happy and safe.
2. He Provides for Us: God gives us all the good things we need, like food, water, clothes, and a home.
3. He Protects Us: God keeps us safe from danger and harm.
4. He Guides Us: God shows us the right way to live and helps us make good choices.
5. He Loves Us: God’s love for us is big and never ends.

Everyday Examples of God’s Care

We can see God’s care in our daily lives through:

1. Giving us sunshine and rain for plants to grow food.
2. Giving us good health and strength.
3. Giving us our families and friends.
4. Keeping us safe at home and at school.

Trusting God as Father

We should always trust God as our Father. This means believing that He will always care for us, provide for us, protect us, guide us, and love us. We can talk to Him in prayer.

Memory Verse

Psalm 23:1 – “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”

Bible Reading

Psalm 23 (The Lord is my Shepherd)

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Explanation, Question and Answer, Storytelling, Singing, Role-play

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Recalling/Engaging

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and asks them what their fathers do for them at home. The teacher then introduces the topic by explaining that God is also like a Father to us.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to the teacher’s questions about their fathers and listen to the introduction.

Learning Point: Earthly fathers’ roles

Step 2: Understanding God as Father

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Storytelling

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains that God is our Father because He made us and loves us. The teacher uses simple Bible examples or pictures to show God’s love for His children, like how He created the world for us to live in.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively and observe the pictures.

Learning Point: God’s fatherly role

Step 3: God’s Care and Provision

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Discussion/Examples

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher discusses how God cares for us and provides our needs. The teacher asks pupils to name things God gives us (e.g., food, water, air, family). The teacher also reads Psalm 23:1.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils name things God provides and repeat the memory verse after the teacher.

Learning Point: God’s care and provision

Step 4: God’s Protection and Guidance

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Bible Reading

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains how God protects us from harm and guides us to do good. The teacher may read a simple part of Psalm 23 that talks about guidance and protection (e.g., “He leads me beside still waters”).

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and understand how God protects and guides them.

Learning Point: God’s protection and guidance

Step 5: Everyday Examples of God’s Love

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Illustration/Questioning

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks pupils to think of everyday things that show God’s love and care, like the sun, rain, or their own families. The teacher uses posters or pictures of a father among his children to reinforce the idea of a caring parent.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils share examples of God’s love they see around them.

Learning Point: Recognising God’s love

Step 6: Trusting God as Father

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Reinforcement/Application

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher reinforces the importance of trusting God as our Father in all situations. The teacher leads the class in a short prayer of thanks to God for being their Father.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils participate in the prayer and express their trust in God.

Learning Point: Trusting God as Father

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 our heavenly Father?
2. Mention two things God does for us as our Father.
3. How does God show He cares for us every day?
4. What does it mean to trust God as Father?

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Understanding God’s fatherly roles

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 roles as Father into their notebooks.

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

Learning Point: Key lesson points recorded

Step 9: Conclusion

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Consolidation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads the class in singing a song about God’s love and care, reminding them that God is always with them as their loving Father. The teacher corrects any misconceptions and encourages pupils to always trust God.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils sing along and remember God’s love.

Learning Point: God’s love and care consolidated

Continuous Assessment/Further Study

Type: Homework / Practice Exercise

Instruction: Answer the following questions in your exercise book:

1. Draw a picture of your family and write one thing your father does for you.
2. Write down two ways God shows He is our Father.
3. Recite the memory verse (Psalm 23:1) to your parents.

Lesson Keywords

• Father – God who created us and takes care of us.
• Care – To look after someone and keep them safe.
• Provide – To give what is needed.
• Protect – To keep someone safe from harm.
• Trust – To believe that someone is good and will help you.

Differentiation

For pupils who are struggling, the teacher can use more visual aids and simpler language, focusing on just two main roles of God as Father. For advanced learners, encourage them to give more examples of God’s care from their own lives or draw a picture illustrating God’s protection.

Suggested Lesson Videos

For further understanding, search on YouTube for: God is our Father Primary 1 CRS

Teacher Guide for Using This Lesson Plan

Before the lesson, ensure you have your Holy Bible, pictures of a family, and a chart with Psalm 23:1. Begin by connecting the concept of an earthly father to God as our heavenly Father. Use simple language and relatable examples for Primary 1 pupils. Guide discussions on God’s care, provision, protection, and love, referring to the Bible reading (Psalm 23) as a source of truth. Encourage pupils to actively participate in naming God’s roles and sharing examples. Allow pupils to copy the Board Summary notes after the main teaching points have been discussed and understood. Pay attention to individual pupil understanding during activities and provide extra support or challenges as needed. Conclude with a reinforcing activity like a song to ensure the central idea of God’s fatherly love is firmly grasped.