Class: Primary 2
Term: 1st Term
Week: 4
Age: 8 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: Christian Religion Studies
Curriculum Theme: Christian Religion Studies
Previous Lesson: How To Pray
Topic: When To Pray
Content/Learning Area: When To Pray

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:
Mention the different times Christians should pray and give examples from the life of Jesus.

Affective Domain:
Express interest and willingness to pray at all times.

Psychomotor Domain:
Recite memory verses and demonstrate prayer postures.

Social Domain:
Share with classmates moments when they pray at home, school, or church.

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: doug britton books – When Should You Pray?
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

The Holy Bible
Charts showing Jesus praying
Flashcards with different times of prayer
Audio of Christian songs about prayer
Picture storybook of Jesus’ prayer life

Rationale for the Lesson

To help pupils understand the importance of praying at different times and following the example of Jesus.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils already know that prayer is talking to God and can mention common prayers said in class and at home.

Lesson Content

When To Pray

Christians pray to talk to God. We must pray all the time. Jesus is our example. He prayed when He was happy and when He was sad. We can pray in the morning, at night, before eating, or when we are afraid. Jesus also prayed many times.

Memory Verse: Pray without ceasing. – 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Bible Readings

Luke 6:12
Matthew 14:23
Mark 1:35
1 Thessalonians 5:17

When Should We Pray?

In the morning
Before sleeping
Before eating
When we are afraid
When we are happy
When we are sick
In school
In church
With family
When we need help

Examples of When Jesus Prayed

Jesus prayed:

Early in the morning – “Very early in the morning, Jesus went to a quiet place to pray.” – Mark 1:35
Before choosing His disciples – “Jesus spent the night praying to God.” – Luke 6:12
Before feeding the crowd – “He looked up to heaven and gave thanks.” – Matthew 14:19
In the Garden of Gethsemane – “He fell to the ground and prayed.” – Matthew 26:39

Lessons from When Jesus Prayed

Jesus loved to pray always
Jesus prayed before making big decisions
Prayer gave Jesus strength
We should follow Jesus’ example

Teaching Methods

Discussion, Lecture, Storytelling, Explanation, Visual Aids, Group Work

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: Tells a short story of a child who prays before exams and meals
Pupils’ Activity: Listen and share their own experience
Learning Point: Pupils connect with real-life prayer

Step 2: Examples from Jesus’ Life

Time: 8 mins
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Reads Bible stories showing when Jesus prayed
Pupils’ Activity: Listen, repeat examples, and ask questions
Learning Point: Understand Jesus’ habit of prayer

Step 3: When We Should Pray

Time: 8 mins
Teaching Skill: Storytelling
Teacher’s Activity: Gives examples of when Christians should pray and asks pupils to name more
Pupils’ Activity: Respond with examples like before eating, in school
Learning Point: Recognize different times to pray

Step 4: Memory Verse Practice

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Recitation
Teacher’s Activity: Writes verse on board and leads repetition
Pupils’ Activity: Repeat and memorize verse
Learning Point: Recite memory verse confidently

Step 5: Lessons from Jesus’ Prayers

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: Explains the lessons and leads a discussion on why Jesus prayed often
Pupils’Activity: Answer questions and relate to their lives
Learning Point: Learn why prayer is important

Step 6: Note Taking

Time: 3 mins
Teaching Skill: Writing
Teacher’s Activity: Dictates the note while pupils copy
Pupils’ Activity: Copy the lesson content into their notebooks
Learning Point: Document lesson properly

Step 7: Evaluation

Time: 4 mins
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Asks questions based on the lesson and checks pupils’ understanding
Pupils’ Activity: Answer questions individually or in groups
Learning Point: Assess knowledge and understanding

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 2 mins
Teaching Skill: Instructional Closure
Teacher’s Activity: Summarizes the lesson, encourages pupils to pray every day
Pupils’ Activity: Listen and share what they learnt
Learning Point: Reinforce key lesson ideas

Home Task: Write one lesson learned about When To Pray and one suitable way to apply the teaching responsibly.

Lesson Keywords

Prayer: Talking to God
Morning: Early part of the day
Disciples: Jesus’ close followers
Gethsemane: A garden where Jesus prayed
Ceasing: Stopping or ending

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Mention two times Jesus prayed.
Recite the memory verse.
List four times when we should pray.
Say one lesson we learn from Jesus about prayer.
Demonstrate how to pray.

Differentiation

Support pupils who struggle with memory verse by using repetition and song. Advanced learners can act out short prayer scenes from Jesus’ life.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Use storytelling to capture attention. Ensure all pupils participate in the discussion. Encourage them to share their own prayer times and lead them in a short group prayer.

When To Pray for Primary 2