Praise and Ways of Praising God for Primary 1

Class: Primary 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 2
Age: 6 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Christian Religion Studies
Curriculum Theme: God Our Father
Focal competence: Praising God always
Key competencies/values: Collaboration; ICT and Digital Competencies
Skills:

• Singing praises to God

Previous Lesson: God as Father and the relationship of God’s children to Him
Topic: Things We Must Do As Children Of God: Praise
Subject Matter: Meaning of praise, praising God

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• Explain praise at a simple level.

Affective Domain

• Appreciate the importance of praising God.
• Show reverence while praising God.

Psychomotor Domain

• Praise God with an appropriate song.
• Sing a song of praise to God, including actions like clapping and dancing.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 2025 Revised 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Relevant State Unified Scheme of Work
• Christian Religious Studies for Primary 1 by A. O. Ojo & F. N. Okoro
• The HeadTeacher Scheme of work

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Holy Bible
• Charts/pictures showing people praising God (e.g., singing, dancing)
• Hymn book or song chart with simple praise songs
• Audio player with praise songs (optional)
• Memory-verse chart

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils understand what praise means and why it is important to praise God as His children. It provides practical ways for them to express their gratitude and love for God through songs, words, and actions. This understanding fosters a spirit of worship and thankfulness in young learners.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils know that God is their Father and they have learned about some good things God has done for them.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Things We Must Do As Children Of God: Praise

Meaning of Praise

Praise means to thank God and tell Him how good and great He is. It is telling God how much we love Him for all He has done for us.

Ways of Praising God

We can praise God in many ways. Some ways we can praise God are:

1. Singing songs of praise.
2. Saying good words about God (e.g., “Hallelujah,” “Praise the Lord”).
3. Clapping our hands.
4. Dancing joyfully.
5. Lifting our hands to God.

Bible Reading

Psalm 100:1-2 (NIV)

Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.

Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.

Memory Verse

Psalm 150:6 (NIV)

Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Explanation, Singing, Demonstration, Question and Answer, Guided Practice

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Recall

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and asks them to mention some good things God has done for them (e.g., given them parents, food, life). The teacher then asks how they say “thank you” to God.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond by mentioning good things God has done and share how they thank God.

Learning Point: Recalling God’s goodness

Step 2: Explanation of Praise

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Definition

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains simply that when we thank God and tell Him how good and great He is, we are praising Him. The teacher uses simple words and examples.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively and repeat simple praise expressions like “Praise the Lord” after the teacher.

Learning Point: Meaning of praise

Step 3: Introducing Praise Songs

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Singing/Demonstration

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads the pupils in singing a simple, age-appropriate praise song (e.g., “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands” or “Oh, How I Love Jesus”). The teacher demonstrates simple actions.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils sing along with the teacher and try to follow the actions.

Learning Point: Singing praise songs

Step 4: Other Ways of Praising God

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Discussion

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher demonstrates other ways of praising God like clapping hands, dancing lightly, and saying “Hallelujah!” The teacher encourages pupils to suggest other ways they can praise God.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils imitate the actions and suggest other ways to praise God.

Learning Point: Various praise methods

Step 5: Bible Reading on Praise

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Reading/Explanation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher reads Psalm 100:1-2 from the Holy Bible and explains in simple terms that the Bible tells us to praise God with joy and gladness.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen as the teacher reads and explains the Bible passage.

Learning Point: Bible’s call to praise

Step 6: Memory Verse Recitation

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Recitation/Repetition

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces the memory verse (Psalm 150:6) and guides the pupils to recite it several times. The teacher explains its meaning simply.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils repeat the memory verse after the teacher.

Learning Point: Learning memory verse

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. What does it mean to praise God?
2. Mention two ways we can praise God.
3. Sing a short praise song.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Understanding praise concepts

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 on the meaning of praise and ways of praising God into their notebooks.

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

Learning Point: Recording lesson notes

Step 9: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes

Teaching Skill: Reinforcement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher reminds pupils that praising God is a good thing to do as His children and encourages them to always praise God at home and in church. The teacher closes the lesson with a short prayer of praise.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and participate in the closing prayer.

Learning Point: Importance of continuous praise

Continuous Assessment/Further Study

Type: Homework

Instruction: Draw a picture of yourself praising God or write down two ways you can praise God at home.

1. Draw yourself singing and clapping for God.
2. Ask your parents to teach you a new praise song.

Lesson Keywords

• Praise – To thank God and tell Him how good He is.
• Singing – Making music with your voice.
• Clapping – Hitting your hands together to make a sound.
• Dancing – Moving your body to music.
• God – Our Father in heaven.

Differentiation

For weaker learners: Provide simpler praise songs with very repetitive lyrics and actions. Guide them individually or in small groups to explain praise using pictures.
For faster learners: Encourage them to lead a praise song or teach the class a new simple praise expression they know. They can also draw more detailed pictures of people praising God in different ways.

Suggested Lesson Videos

For videos on praise songs for children, search on YouTube for: children praise songs nigeria primary 1

Teacher Guide for Using This Lesson Plan

Before the lesson, ensure you have a simple praise song ready, either from a hymn book or a chart, and a clear understanding of Psalm 100:1-2 and Psalm 150:6. Prepare visual aids like pictures of people praising God to make the concept concrete for Primary 1 pupils. Follow the teaching sequence, starting with an introduction to connect with previous knowledge. Explain praise in simple, relatable terms. Integrate the singing and demonstration activities naturally, allowing pupils to actively participate. Emphasize that praise can be expressed through various actions like singing, clapping, and dancing. Guide pupils through the Bible reading and memory verse recitation. Use the evaluation questions to check understanding before allowing pupils to copy the Board Summary notes. Encourage a joyful and reverent atmosphere throughout the lesson. Provide extra support for pupils who struggle with singing or understanding the concept, and challenge faster learners to take on leadership roles in praise activities.