Class: Primary 4
Term: 3rd Term
Week: 1
Age: 10 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: Christian Religion Studies
Curriculum Theme: Christian Religion Studies
Previous Lesson:
Topic: God And Our Talents
Content/Learning Area: The story of the talents (Matt 25:13 – 30)

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain: Explain the meaning of talents and identify the message in the parable of the talents
Affective Domain: Appreciate the importance of using one’s talent to serve God and others
Psychomotor Domain: Mention and describe people using their talents to serve God (e.g., musicians, pastors, teachers)
Social Domain: Participate in class discussions and group activities on using talents in godly ways

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: theology of work – The Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30)
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Holy Bible
Flashcards with keywords
Picture chart showing the parable of the talents
List of modern-day Christians using talents for God
Chalkboard and chalk

Rationale for the Lesson

To help pupils understand the importance of using their talents to honour God and bless others.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have heard Bible stories and have basic understanding of God’s gifts and abilities in people.

Lesson Content

God and Our Talents

God gives each of us different talents. A talent is a special gift or ability. We must use our talents to serve God and help others.

Memory Verse: As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another

Bible Readings

Matthew 25:13–30

The Parable of the Talents

Jesus told a story to teach us how to use our talents well. In the story, a man was travelling and gave his three servants different amounts of money called talents.

The first servant got five talents. He worked hard and made five more.
The second servant got two talents. He also worked and made two more.
The third servant got one talent. He was afraid and hid his talent in the ground.

When the master came back, he praised the first two servants and gave them more responsibility. But he was angry with the third servant who did nothing with his talent.

Lessons from the Parable

The parable teaches us that:

God gives us different talents
We must use our talents to serve Him
God rewards those who use their talents well
It is wrong to hide or waste your talent

Examples of Talents and How They Are Used

These include:

Singing songs to praise God
Teaching children in church
Drawing Bible pictures
Helping people with prayers
Playing music in church

Teaching Methods

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

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: The teacher tells a short story about a boy who can sing but is afraid to sing in church. Teacher then asks pupils if they know anyone with a special gift.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and respond to questions
Learning Point: Builds curiosity about talents and service

Step 2: Meaning of Talents

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher explains that talents are special gifts from God and shows flashcards with talent words
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils identify talents they have and listen
Learning Point: Understands what talents mean

Step 3: The Parable of the Talents

Time: 10 mins
Teaching Skill: Storytelling
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher narrates the parable from Matthew 25:13–30 and shows picture chart of the three servants
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and describe what each servant did
Learning Point: Learns about using talents responsibly

Step 4: Lessons from the Parable

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher highlights the lessons learned from the parable and explains God’s expectations
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils mention the lessons they learned
Learning Point: Knows moral of the story

Step 5: Examples of People Using Talents

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Illustration
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher gives examples of real people using talents (musicians, pastors, teachers) and displays pictures
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils identify and name others using talents
Learning Point: Sees real life examples of godly talent use

Step 6: Note Taking

Time: 3 mins
Teaching Skill: Writing
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher dictates or writes key notes on the board for pupils to copy
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy notes into their books
Learning Point: Retains important points

Step 7: Evaluation

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Assessment
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher asks oral questions about the parable, its meaning, and talent examples
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer questions orally
Learning Point: Confirms understanding

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 2 mins
Teaching Skill: Cognitive, Social
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher revises main points, encourages pupils to use their talents for God, and sings a short song
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils participate in singing and repeat memory verse
Learning Point: Reinforces commitment to serve with talents

Home Task: Write three lessons learned about God And Our Talents and one suitable way to apply the teaching responsibly.

Lesson Keywords

Talent – A special gift or ability from God
Parable – A story Jesus told to teach a lesson
Servant – A person who works for a master
Faithful – Loyal and doing what is right
Reward – A gift given for doing something good

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

What is a talent?
Who told the story of the talents?
How many servants were in the story?
What did the first servant do with his talents?
Mention one way you can use your talent to serve God
Say the memory verse

Differentiation

The teacher will support slow learners with repetition, visual aids, and one-on-one guidance. Fast learners may lead group responses.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Always relate talents to things pupils already enjoy or do well. Encourage all children to see their abilities as important to God, no matter how small.