Class: Primary 1
Term: 3rd Term
Week: 8
Age: 7 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: Christian Religion Studies
Curriculum Theme: Christian Religion Studies
Previous Lesson: The Importance Of Praying Together
Topic: Importance Of Sharing Together
Content/Learning Area: Importance Of Sharing Together

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:

Explain what it means to share with others.

Affective Domain:
2. Demonstrate willingness to share personal items with others.

Psychomotor Domain:
3. Role-play sharing activities during class tasks.

Social Domain:
4. Work cooperatively with classmates in group activities that involve sharing.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of Work
NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
Online Information from: wikipedia – Sharing
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Holy Bible
Picture cards showing people sharing food and items
Story chart from the Bible (e.g., Feeding of the 5,000)
Flash cards with memory verse
Real classroom items to demonstrate sharing

Rationale for the Lesson

To teach pupils the value of sharing and how it builds love and friendship among people, as taught in the Bible.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have experience interacting with peers and understand basic ideas of giving and kindness.

Lesson Content

Importance Of Sharing Together

Sharing means giving a part of what we have to others. It could be food, toys, time, or even kind words. Jesus taught us to share because it is good and helps others. When we share what we have, we obey God and make our friends feel special.

Memory Verse: Do not forget to do good and to share with others. — Hebrews 13:16

Bible Readings

John 6:1–13
Acts 2:44–45
Hebrews 13:16
Luke 3:11

The following are reasons why sharing is important:

It makes other people happy
It shows love and care for others
It helps those who do not have enough
It brings people together as friends
It makes God happy when we share
It teaches us not to be selfish

Teaching Methods

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following methods: Storytelling, Discussion, Explanation, Visual Aids, Group Work, Role Play

Instructional Procedures

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: Shows a picture of children sharing lunch, asks what is happening, and tells a short story about sharing.
Pupils’ Activity: Observe the picture and respond with their thoughts.
Learning Point: Activates prior knowledge on sharing.

Step 2: Meaning of Sharing

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Explains the meaning of sharing using simple terms and classroom items like pencils or crayons.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen and repeat the meaning of sharing.
Learning Point: Understands what sharing means.

Step 3: Bible Story

Time: 10 mins
Teaching Skill: Storytelling
Teacher’s Activity: Tells the story of Jesus feeding 5,000 with a boy’s food and explains the lesson of sharing from it.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen and answer questions about the story.
Learning Point: Learns from Bible example on sharing.

Step 4: Importance of Sharing

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: Explains reasons why sharing is good using Bible verses and real-life classroom examples.
Pupils’ Activity: Discuss and share their own examples of sharing.
Learning Point: Understands the benefits of sharing.

Step 5: Role-Play Activity

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Role Play
Teacher’s Activity: Organizes pupils into groups to act out a scene where one child shares food or toys with another.
Pupils’ Activity: Role-play and practice sharing with classmates.
Learning Point: Practices the act of sharing.

Step 6: Note Taking

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Writing
Teacher’s Activity: Writes a simple summary of the lesson content on the board.
Pupils’ Activity: Copy the note into their exercise books.
Learning Point: Records the key points of the lesson.

Step 7: Evaluation

Time: 3 mins
Teaching Skill: Assessment
Teacher’s Activity: Asks oral questions to check if pupils understand and can describe sharing and its importance.
Pupils’ Activity: Answer questions orally.
Learning Point: Checks understanding and recall.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 2 mins
Teaching Skill: Instructional/Cognitive
Teacher’s Activity: Recaps the lesson, asks pupils to mention one thing they learned, and encourages them to practice sharing at home and school.
Pupils’ Activity: Respond and sing a song about sharing.
Learning Point: Reinforces the learning through recall.

Home Task: Write one lesson learned about Importance Of Sharing Together and one suitable way to apply the teaching responsibly.

Lesson Keywords

Sharing – Giving part of what you have to others
Care – Helping others and showing love
Selfish – Not wanting to share with anyone
Love – Kindness and care shown to others
Friendship – Being kind and caring to others

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

What does it mean to share?
Say one thing we can share with others.
Mention one reason why sharing is important.
Recite the memory verse.
Act out a short scene of sharing with a classmate.

Differentiation

Teacher will use visual aids, group work, repetition, and simplified language to ensure all pupils, including slow learners, can participate and understand.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Encourage active participation and practical demonstration of sharing throughout the lesson. Use classroom materials to reinforce the concept and make it relatable.