Reasons for God’s goodness and good things we can give others for Primary 1

Class: Primary One
Term: First Term
Week: 4
Age: 6 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Curriculum Theme: God’s Goodness
Focal competence: Willingly sharing and giving to their peers and others
Key competencies/values: Communication; Charity
Skills:

• Telling stories of times they gave out good things to help others

Previous Lesson: Evidence of God’s goodness
Topic: God The Giver Of Good Things: Why God Is Good To Us
Subject Matter: Reasons for God’s goodness, good things we can give others

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• Identify reasons why God is good to us.
• List good things we receive from God.
• Mention good things we can give to other people.

Affective Domain

• Appreciate God’s goodness to us.
• Show willingness to share with others.

Psychomotor Domain

• Recite the memory verse.
• Suggest simple ways to share good things with others.

Social Domain

• Participate in discussions about God’s goodness and sharing.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 2025 Revised 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Relevant State Unified Scheme of Work
• A suitable Christian Religious Studies textbook for Primary 1
• The Holy Bible
• The HeadTeacher Scheme of work

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Holy Bible
• Relevant Bible-story pictures showing God’s goodness or people sharing
• Memory-verse chart (Psalm 107:1)
• Pictures of good things God gives (e.g., food, family, nature)
• Pictures of children sharing toys or food

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils understand that God is the source of all good things and that His goodness is constant. It encourages them to develop a heart of gratitude and to imitate God’s giving nature by sharing their own good things with others, fostering a sense of community and charity from an early age.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils should know that God created them and loves them. They should also have a basic understanding of what “good things” are.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

God The Giver Of Good Things: Why God Is Good To Us

Reasons Why God Is Good To Us

God is good to us because:

1. He loves us very much.
2. He created us and everything around us.
3. He always takes care of us.
4. He protects us from harm.
5. He gives us many wonderful gifts.

Good Things We Receive From God

God gives us many good things every day. Some of these are:

1. Life and breath.
2. Our loving family (mother, father, brothers, sisters).
3. Food to eat and water to drink.
4. Good health and strength.
5. Protection from danger.
6. Friends and teachers.
7. Beautiful nature (sun, moon, trees, animals).

Good Things We Can Give To Others

We can also be good to others by sharing the good things we have. Some good things we can give are:

1. Sharing our toys with friends.
2. Giving some of our food to someone hungry.
3. Helping our parents with chores at home.
4. Being kind and friendly to everyone.
5. Sharing our knowledge with classmates.
6. Giving clothes or books we no longer need.

Showing Gratitude for God’s Goodness

We can show God we are thankful for His goodness by:

1. Praying and thanking Him every day.
2. Obeying His commandments.
3. Helping others and sharing what we have.
4. Taking care of the things He has given us.

Memory Verse

Psalm 107:1: “Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His mercy endures forever.”

Bible Reading

James 1:17: “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.”

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Explanation, Question and Answer, Storytelling, Guided Practice, Recitation.

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Engaging/Recalling

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and leads them in a short prayer. The teacher then asks pupils to name some good things they have at home or have received recently. The teacher connects these to God’s goodness.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings, pray, and mention good things they have.

Learning Point: Prior knowledge of God

Step 2: Reasons for God’s Goodness

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Discussion

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher discusses with pupils why Christians say God is good, using simple language and examples. The teacher explains that God loves us, created us, and takes care of us. The teacher uses pictures to illustrate God’s care.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively and participate in the discussion by answering simple questions.

Learning Point: Reasons for God’s goodness

Step 3: Good Things from God

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Listing/Illustrating

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks pupils to name good things God gives them. The teacher adds to their responses, listing good things like life, family, food, health, and protection, showing relevant pictures.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils name good things they receive from God and observe the pictures.

Learning Point: Good things from God

Step 4: Good Things to Give Others

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Brainstorming/Storytelling

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks pupils what good things they can give to others, like sharing toys or food, or helping. The teacher encourages pupils to tell a simple story or example of when they shared something good with someone.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils suggest good things to give and share simple stories of giving.

Learning Point: Importance of sharing

Step 5: Bible Reading and Memory Verse

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Recitation/Reading

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher reads James 1:17 from the Holy Bible and explains its meaning simply. The teacher then introduces the memory verse (Psalm 107:1) using a chart and leads pupils in reciting it several times.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the Bible reading and recite the memory verse after the teacher.

Learning Point: Bible teaching on gifts

Step 6: Showing Gratitude

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Application/Reinforcement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher discusses ways pupils can show gratitude to God for His goodness, such as praying, obeying, and helping others. The teacher reinforces the idea that sharing is a way to thank God.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils suggest ways to show gratitude and affirm their understanding.

Learning Point: Ways to show gratitude

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. Why is God good to us?
2. Name two good things God gives us.
3. What is one good thing you can give to a friend?
4. Recite our memory verse.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Understanding God’s goodness

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 reasons for God’s goodness and good things to give others into their notebooks.

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

Learning Point: God’s goodness and sharing

Step 9: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes

Teaching Skill: Summarising/Encouragement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher reminds pupils that God is always good to them and encourages them to always be thankful and share with others, just as God shares with us. The teacher leads a closing prayer.

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

Learning Point: Value of giving

Continuous Assessment/Further Study

Type: Homework / Practice Exercise

Instruction: Answer the following questions in your notebook:

1. Write down one reason why God is good to you.
2. Draw two good things God has given you.
3. Name one thing you can share with your brother or sister at home.
4. Ask your parents to help you learn the memory verse by heart.
5. Think of one kind thing you can do for someone this week.

Lesson Keywords

• God – Our Creator and Father in heaven.
• Goodness – The quality of being kind, helpful, and generous.
• Giver – Someone who gives things to others.
• Share – To let others have or use something you have.
• Gratitude – Being thankful for what you have received.

Differentiation

For weaker learners: Provide simplified pictures and help them identify good things God gives. Guide them to say one simple reason for God’s goodness and one thing they can share. Repeat the memory verse slowly with them.

For faster learners: Encourage them to give more examples of God’s goodness and different ways to show gratitude. Ask them to think of a short prayer of thanks to God. Challenge them to explain why sharing makes others happy.

Suggested Lesson Videos

For further understanding, search on YouTube for:
God is good Primary 1 CRS lesson
sharing with others for kids Christian

Teacher Guide for Using This Lesson Plan

Before the lesson, ensure you have your Holy Bible, the memory verse chart, and all relevant pictures ready. Start by engaging pupils with familiar examples of good things to connect with their personal experiences. When discussing reasons for God’s goodness and the good things He gives, use simple, relatable language and visual aids to make the concepts concrete for Primary 1 pupils. Encourage active participation, especially during the storytelling activity on sharing. Guide pupils through the Bible reading and memory verse, repeating them as necessary. Ensure pupils understand that sharing is a practical way to show gratitude to God. The Board Summary should be copied by pupils in Step 8, providing a clear, concise record of the lesson. Check for understanding throughout the lesson, especially during the evaluation, and provide support or extension as needed.