People in the Bible Who Praised God and Reasons for Praise for Primary 1

Class: Primary 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 3
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: Praise and Ways of Praising God
Topic: Things We Must Do As Children Of God: Why We Praise
Subject Matter: People in the Bible who praised God, reasons for praise

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• Identify people in the Bible who praised God.
• State at least two reasons for praising God.
• Mention persons in the Bible who sang praises to God.

Affective Domain

• Appreciate the importance of praising God always.
• Show willingness to praise God in different situations.

Psychomotor Domain

• Sing a short praise song to God.

Social Domain

• Collaborate with peers in singing praises to God.

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, Pupil’s Book
• The HeadTeacher Scheme of work

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Holy Bible
• Relevant Bible-story pictures or memory-verse chart
• Suitable songs or audio where appropriate
• Charts showing people praising God

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson is important as it helps pupils understand the act of praising God and why it is essential for Christians. It provides examples from the Bible, making the concept concrete and relatable for young learners. Understanding praise fosters a deeper connection with God and encourages a thankful heart in children.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils should have basic knowledge of God as their Father and some simple Bible stories.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Things We Must Do As Children Of God: Why We Praise

People in the Bible Who Praised God

Many people in the Bible praised God. Some examples include:

1. King David: He praised God with dancing and singing.
2. Paul and Silas: They sang praises to God even when they were in prison.
3. Mary: She praised God when she learned she would be Jesus’ mother.
4. The Angels: They praised God when Jesus was born.

Reasons for Praising God

We praise God because:

1. He is our Creator.
2. He protects us from danger.
3. He provides for all our needs (food, clothes, shelter).
4. He loves us very much.
5. He answers our prayers.
6. He sent Jesus to save us.

Things Christians Praise God For

Christians praise God for many good things, such as:

1. Life and good health.
2. Our families and friends.
3. Food to eat and water to drink.
4. Going to school and learning.
5. His wonderful love for us.

Times and Places to Praise God

We can praise God:

1. Anytime we want.
2. Anywhere we are (in church, at home, at school, in the car).

Memory Verse

Psalm 100:4: “Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise: be thankful unto Him, and bless His name.”

Bible Reading

Psalm 100:1-5

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

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

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Storytelling/Review

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and asks them to recall some good things God has done for them. The teacher then introduces the topic by asking how we can show God we are happy for His goodness.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to the teacher’s questions and mention good things God has done. They may suggest saying “thank you” or singing.

Learning Point: Recalling God’s goodness

Step 2: People in the Bible Who Praised God

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Storytelling/Identification

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher tells short, simple stories about King David praising God with dancing, Paul and Silas singing in prison, and Mary praising God. The teacher uses pictures to illustrate these stories.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the stories and identify the people who praised God in the Bible.

Learning Point: Bible characters praising God

Step 3: Reasons for Praising God

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Questioning

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks the pupils why they think these Bible characters praised God. The teacher guides them to understand reasons like God’s creation, protection, and love, explaining each reason simply.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils state reasons for praising God based on the stories and teacher’s explanation.

Learning Point: Understanding praise reasons

Step 4: Things Christians Praise God For

Time: 6 minutes

Teaching Skill: Discussion/Brainstorming

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads a discussion on specific things Christians praise God for in their daily lives, like family, food, health, and school. The teacher encourages pupils to share their own examples.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils contribute examples of things they praise God for.

Learning Point: Daily blessings for praise

Step 5: Times and Places to Praise God

Time: 6 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Examples

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains that we can praise God anytime and anywhere. The teacher gives examples like praising God in church, at home, or even while playing.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils mention different times and places where they can praise God.

Learning Point: Praising God always

Step 6: Memory Verse and Praise Song

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Recitation/Singing

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces the memory verse (Psalm 100:4) and leads the pupils in reciting it. The teacher then teaches a simple, short praise song, demonstrating the actions or melody.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils recite the memory verse and sing the praise song with the teacher.

Learning Point: Learning memory verse and song

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. Mention one person in the Bible who praised God.
2. Give two reasons why we praise God.
3. Can we praise God only in church?
4. Sing a line from the praise song we learned.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Assessing praise understanding

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 about people who praised God and reasons for praise into their notebooks.

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

Learning Point: Recording lesson notes

Step 9: Conclusion

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Consolidation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarizes the lesson, reminding pupils that praising God is a good thing to do as His children, anytime and anywhere, for all His goodness. The teacher encourages them to always praise God.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively and respond to the teacher’s concluding remarks.

Learning Point: Reinforcing praise importance

Continuous Assessment/Further Study

Type: Homework

Instruction: Draw a picture of yourself praising God and write one reason why you praise Him.

1. Draw a picture of yourself singing or dancing to praise God.
2. Below your drawing, write one reason why you praise God.

Lesson Keywords

• Praise – To show thanks and honour to God.
• Bible – God’s holy book.
• Reasons – Why we do something.
• Sing – To make music with your voice.
• God – Our Father in heaven.

Differentiation

For weaker learners: Provide simplified pictures of Bible characters praising God and guide them to identify them. Focus on one or two main reasons for praise. Encourage them to clap along to the praise song.
For faster learners: Encourage them to name more Bible characters who praised God or to explain in their own words why praise is important. They can also lead the class in singing the praise song.

Suggested Lesson Videos

For videos on Bible characters praising God and children’s praise songs, search on YouTube for: Primary 1 Bible people praise God songs

Teacher Guide for Using This Lesson Plan

Before the lesson, gather relevant pictures of King David, Paul and Silas, and Mary. Have a simple, age-appropriate praise song ready. Begin by engaging pupils with personal experiences of God’s goodness. Use storytelling and visual aids to introduce Bible characters who praised God. Guide pupils to identify reasons for praise and encourage them to share their own blessings. Ensure the memory verse and praise song are taught interactively. During evaluation, assess both their recall of Bible examples and their understanding of why praise is given. Pupils should copy the Board Summary notes after the main teaching and before the conclusion. Encourage a joyful atmosphere to make the lesson on praise impactful and memorable.