King Jesus Was a Little Child for Pre-School Level 3

Class: Pre-School Level 3
Term: Third Term
Week: 9
Age: 4 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Songs and Rhymes
Curriculum Theme: Songs and Rhymes
Previous Lesson: Not separately stated in the scheme.
Topic: KING JESUS WAS A LITTLE CHILD
Subject Matter: KING JESUS WAS A LITTLE CHILD.

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• Recite the lyrics of the song “King Jesus Was a Little Child.”
• Identify that Jesus grew from a baby to a child.

Affective Domain

• Show enthusiasm while singing and performing actions.
• Appreciate the idea of growing up like Jesus.

Psychomotor Domain

• Perform simple actions related to the song, such as clapping and stretching.
• Clap rhythmically to the song.

Social Domain

• Participate actively in group singing and role-play.

Reference Materials

• NAPPS National Unified Teaching Scheme for Pre-School Level 3.
• Early Childhood Care and Education resources.

Instructional Materials

• Picture cards showing a baby, a child, and an adult (to illustrate growth).
• Chart with the song lyrics.
• Audio recording or video of the song “King Jesus Was a Little Child” (optional).

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps 4-year-olds understand the concept of growth through a familiar religious song. It fosters their language development, rhythm, and coordination while introducing them to a key figure in Christian faith in a relatable way.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils can sing simple songs and perform basic actions like clapping and stretching. They may have some understanding of babies and children growing bigger.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

KING JESUS WAS A LITTLE CHILD

Just like you and me, Jesus was once a little baby, and then He grew into a child. This song tells us about how Jesus grew.

Song: King Jesus Was a Little Child

Tune: Original children’s song melody (commonly known)

Lyrics:

King Jesus was a little child, a little child like me,
He grew and grew and grew and grew, as big as He could be.
(Repeat)

He learned to walk, He learned to talk, He learned to pray and play,
He grew in wisdom, stature too, each and every day.
(Repeat)

Actions:

• “King Jesus was a little child, a little child like me”: Point to self, make a small gesture.
• “He grew and grew and grew and grew”: Slowly stretch arms upwards, getting taller.
• “As big as He could be”: Stretch arms wide and high.
• “He learned to walk”: Pretend to walk in place.
• “He learned to talk”: Move mouth as if speaking.
• “He learned to pray and play”: Fold hands for prayer, then clap hands for play.
• “He grew in wisdom, stature too”: Point to head for wisdom, then stretch tall for stature.
• “Each and every day”: Clap hands gently.

Understanding Growth

Everyone grows! Babies grow into children, and children grow into adults. Jesus also grew from a baby to a child, learning new things every day, just like you are learning now.

Watch and Sing Along

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fj-E_Lq5500

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Play-based Learning, Demonstration, Guided Practice, Songs and Rhymes, Picture Talk, Repetition, Role-play, Question and Answer.

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Engagement/Recall

Teacher’s Activity: Greet the pupils cheerfully. Ask them, “Who was a little baby once? Did you grow bigger? Show me how big you are now!”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond by showing how big they are and talking about growing up.

Learning Point: Pupils understand that everyone grows bigger.

Step 2: Introduce the Topic and Song

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Introduction/Storytelling

Teacher’s Activity: “Today, we will learn a special song about King Jesus. Do you know that Jesus was once a little child, just like you? He also grew bigger and learned many things.” Show pictures of a baby and a child.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively and look at the pictures, nodding in understanding.

Learning Point: Pupils are introduced to the idea of Jesus as a child who grew.

Step 3: Teach the First Verse with Actions

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Guided Practice

Teacher’s Activity: Sing the first verse of the song (“King Jesus was a little child… as big as He could be”) with clear actions. Then, sing it line by line, asking pupils to repeat and perform the actions (pointing to self, stretching arms up and wide).

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, repeat the lines, and imitate the teacher’s actions for growth.

Learning Point: Pupils learn the first verse and its corresponding actions.

Step 4: Teach the Second Verse with Actions

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Guided Practice

Teacher’s Activity: Introduce the second verse (“He learned to walk, He learned to talk… each and every day”). Demonstrate actions for walking, talking, praying, and playing. Guide pupils to repeat each line and action.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils repeat the second verse and perform the actions for learning and daily activities.

Learning Point: Pupils learn the second verse and its actions, understanding that Jesus learned new things.

Step 5: Practice the Whole Song with Actions

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Reinforcement/Repetition

Teacher’s Activity: Lead the pupils in singing the entire song from beginning to end, encouraging them to perform all the actions. Repeat the song 2-3 times to build confidence and fluency.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils sing the whole song together, performing all the actions with enthusiasm.

Learning Point: Pupils become more confident in singing the song and performing the actions.

Step 6: Watch and Sing Along to the Video

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Visual Reinforcement

Teacher’s Activity: “Now, let’s watch a video of our song! Try to sing along and do the actions you’ve learned.” Play the verified YouTube video.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils watch the video, singing along and doing the actions as they see them.

Learning Point: Pupils reinforce their learning through visual and auditory input.

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 4–5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher checks pupils’ understanding through short questions and practical tasks.

1. “Can you sing the song ‘King Jesus Was a Little Child’?”
2. “Show me the action for ‘He grew and grew and grew’!”
3. “What did Jesus learn to do when He was a child?” (Prompt for walk, talk, pray, play).
4. “Clap your hands to the rhythm of the song.”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond orally and demonstrate the required skill where appropriate.

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 1 minute

Teaching Skill: Summarization

Teacher’s Activity: “Well done, everyone! You sang beautifully and showed how Jesus grew. Remember, just like Jesus, you are growing bigger and learning new things every day!”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils acknowledge the teacher’s summary and clap for themselves.

Learning Point: Pupils conclude the lesson with a positive reinforcement of their learning.

Lesson Keywords

• Jesus – A special person in the Bible, who was once a child.
• Child – A young person, like you.
• Grew – To get bigger and taller.
• Clap – To hit your hands together to make a sound.
• Actions – Movements you do with your body.

Differentiation

• Support: For pupils who find it difficult, the teacher can provide hand-over-hand guidance for actions, sing slower, and allow them to just hum along or clap. Pair them with a more confident peer.
• Extension: Encourage more confident pupils to lead a line or action during the song. Ask them to name other things they have learned since they were babies.