Creation

Self-awareness - Identifying myself as male or female according to Genesis 1:27
Self-awareness - Activities done by boys and girls

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

- Identify themselves as male or female according to Genesis 1:27
- Read Genesis 1:27 accurately
- Appreciate himself/herself as created in the image and likeness of God

- Learners read Genesis 1:27 and state their gender
- Learners look at pictures of males and females and identify gender differences
- Learners tell each other if they are male or female

What does the Bible say about identity?

Oxford Growing in Christ Learner's Book (p.1)
- Good News Bible
- Pictures of males and females
Oxford Growing in Christ Learner's Book (p.2)
- Pictures showing activities done by boys and girls

- Oral questions - Observation - Recitation

Creation

Self-awareness - Appreciating how God created me
Self-awareness - Coping with happy or sad feelings

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

- Write Psalms 139:13 on flash cards and read aloud
- Explain how God created them uniquely
- Appreciate God as their creator

- Learners write Psalms 139:13 on flash cards
- Learners read the verse written on flash cards aloud
- Learners discuss in groups how God created them uniquely
- Learners draw and label themselves

How did God create you?

Oxford Growing in Christ Learner's Book (p.3)
- Flash cards
- Drawing materials
- Good News Bible
Oxford Growing in Christ Learner's Book (p.4)
- Pictures showing different emotions
- Drawing materials

- Oral questions - Drawing and labeling - Flash card reading

Creation

Self-awareness - Good thoughts and feelings
Self-awareness - Making right choices guided by the word of God

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

- List good thoughts and feelings
- Differentiate between good and bad thoughts
- Show interest in maintaining good thoughts and feelings

- Learners list good thoughts and feelings like loving others, loving God, having joy, forgiving others
- Learners sing the song "I'm happy today in Jesus name"
- Learners discuss ways to maintain good thoughts and feelings

What are some good thoughts and feelings?

Oxford Growing in Christ Learner's Book (p.5)
- Song chart
- Music instruments
Oxford Growing in Christ Learner's Book (p.6)
- Picture cards with different scenarios
- Role-play materials

- Oral questions - Observation - Singing assessment

Creation

My Family - Family members in the nuclear and extended family
My Family - Extended family members

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

- Name family members in the nuclear family
- Identify the head of the family
- Respect all family members

- Learners observe and discuss a picture of a nuclear family
- Learners name members of their nuclear families
- Learners identify heads of their families
- Learners make cards for members of their families

Who is the head of the family?

Oxford Growing in Christ Learner's Book (p.7)
- Pictures of families
- Card making materials
Oxford Growing in Christ Learner's Book (p.8)
- Pictures of extended families
- Writing materials

- Oral questions - Card making assessment - Observation

Creation

My Family - The family tree

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

- Draw the family tree to understand family relationships
- Explain the meaning of a family tree
- Appreciate family relationships

- Learners observe a sample family tree
- Learners draw their own family trees
- Learners explain how family members are related
- Learners color their family trees

What is a family tree?

Oxford Growing in Christ Learner's Book (p.10)
- Sample family tree
- Drawing materials
- Coloring materials

- Oral questions - Family tree assessment - Observation

Creation

Adam and Eve - God as the creator of Adam and Eve

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

- Recognize God as the creator of Adam and Eve
- Read the Bible passages Genesis 2:7 and Genesis 2:21
- Appreciate God as the creator

- Learners picture read Genesis 2:7 and Genesis 2:21
- Learners identify Adam and Eve as the first people created
- Learners recite a poem about God creating Adam and Eve
- Learners model Adam and Eve from clay

Who were the first people to be created?

Oxford Growing in Christ Learner's Book (p.12)
- Good News Bible
- Clay or plasticine
- Poem chart

- Oral questions - Clay modeling assessment - Recitation

Creation

Adam and Eve - How Adam and Eve disobeyed God

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

- Describe how Adam and Eve disobeyed God
- Read Genesis 2:16-17 and Genesis 3:6-7
- Show concern about disobedience

- Learners read Genesis 2:16-17 and Genesis 3:6-7
- Learners identify how Adam and Eve disobeyed God
- Learners retell the story of Adam and Eve's disobedience
- Learners discuss consequences of disobedience

How did Adam and Eve disobey God?

Oxford Growing in Christ Learner's Book (p.13)
- Good News Bible
- Picture cards of the story
- Story chart

- Oral questions - Story retelling - Observation

Creation

Adam and Eve - The results of Adam's disobedience

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

- State results of Adam's disobedience
- Read Genesis 3:17, 19 and 23
- Desire to be obedient

- Learners read Genesis 3:17, 19 and 23
- Learners mention the results of Adam's disobedience
- Learners discuss consequences of disobedience in their lives
- Learners list four results of Adam's disobedience

What happened when Adam and Eve disobeyed God?

Oxford Growing in Christ Learner's Book (p.15)
- Good News Bible
- Picture cards showing consequences of disobedience

- Oral questions - Written exercises - Observation

Creation

Adam and Eve - Obeying our parents and teachers

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

- Explain the importance of obeying parents and teachers
- Compose a poem on the importance of obeying teachers
- Desire to exercise obedience in day-to-day life

- Learners discuss the importance of obedience
- Learners recite Bible verses on obedience
- Learners compose a poem on the importance of obeying teachers and parents
- Learners role-play scenarios of obedience

Why should you obey parents and teachers?

Oxford Growing in Christ Learner's Book (p.18)
- Good News Bible
- Writing materials
- Role-play materials

- Oral questions - Poem assessment - Role-play observation

The Holy Bible

The Bible as the word of God - The difference between the Bible and other books

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

- Differentiate the Bible from other books as guided in 2 Timothy 3:16A
- Explain why the Bible is special
- Value the Bible as God's word

- Learners in pairs tell the difference between the Bible and other books
- Learners sing the song "My Bible and I"
- Learners draw and color the Holy Bible
- Learners discuss why the Bible is special

Why is the Bible a Holy book?

Oxford Growing in Christ Learner's Book (p.21)
- Good News Bible
- Other books for comparison
- Drawing materials

- Oral questions - Drawing assessment - Observation

The Holy Bible

The Bible as the word of God - The people who wrote the Bible

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

- Explain who wrote the Bible using 2 Timothy 3:16A
- Read 2 Timothy 3:16A accurately
- Respect the Bible as God's inspired word

- Learners in groups read 2 Timothy 3:16A
- Learners discuss who wrote the Bible
- Learners say why they should respect the Bible
- Learners compare the Bible with other books

Who wrote the Bible?

Oxford Growing in Christ Learner's Book (p.23)
- Good News Bible
- Flash cards
- Other books for comparison

- Oral questions - Flash card reading - Observation

The Holy Bible

The Bible as the word of God - The people who wrote the Bible

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

- Explain who wrote the Bible using 2 Timothy 3:16A
- Read 2 Timothy 3:16A accurately
- Respect the Bible as God's inspired word

- Learners in groups read 2 Timothy 3:16A
- Learners discuss who wrote the Bible
- Learners say why they should respect the Bible
- Learners compare the Bible with other books

Who wrote the Bible?

Oxford Growing in Christ Learner's Book (p.23)
- Good News Bible
- Flash cards
- Other books for comparison

- Oral questions - Flash card reading - Observation

The Holy Bible

The Bible as the word of God - Books in the New Testament

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

- State the number of books in the New Testament
- Count the books in the New Testament
- Show interest in exploring the Bible

- Learners count the number of books in the New Testament
- Learners state the number of books in the New Testament
- Learners locate different books in the New Testament
- Learners discuss the importance of knowing Bible books

How many books are in the New Testament?

Oxford Growing in Christ Learner's Book (p.24)
- Good News Bible
- Chart showing Bible books

- Oral questions - Written exercises - Bible navigation assessment

The Holy Bible

The Bible as the word of God - The Gospel books

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

- Name the four Gospel books in the New Testament
- Explain what the Gospel books are about
- Appreciate the Bible as a guide in their daily life

- Learners identify the first four books of the New Testament
- Learners name the four Gospel books
- Learners tell the importance of reading the Bible always
- Learners recite Psalms 119:105

Which are the Gospel books in the New Testament?

Oxford Growing in Christ Learner's Book (p.25)
- Good News Bible
- Chart showing the Gospel books
- Memory verse cards

- Oral questions - Recitation - Written exercises

The Holy Bible

Bible Story: Moses and the Burning Bush - The story

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

- Retell the story of Moses and the burning bush
- Read Exodus 3:1-6 accurately
- Show interest in Bible stories

- Learners in turns read Exodus 3:1-6
- Learners watch a video clip of Moses and the burning bush
- Learners retell the story of Moses and the burning bush
- Learners identify key elements in the story

What happened to Moses at Mount Sinai?

Oxford Growing in Christ Learner's Book (p.26)
- Good News Bible
- Video clip of Moses
- Picture cards of the story

- Oral questions - Story retelling - Observation

The Holy Bible

Bible Story: Moses and the Burning Bush - How Moses obeyed God

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

- Describe how Moses obeyed God
- Role play the story of Moses and the burning bush
- Desire to obey God

- Learners in pairs state how Moses obeyed God
- Learners role play the story of Moses and the burning bush
- Learners discuss how they can obey God
- Learners draw and color the burning bush

How did Moses express obedience to God?

Oxford Growing in Christ Learner's Book (p.27)
- Good News Bible
- Role-play materials
- Drawing materials

- Oral questions - Role-play assessment - Drawing assessment

The Holy Bible

Bible Story: Moses and the Burning Bush - Lessons learned

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

- Mention three lessons learnt from the story of Moses and the burning bush
- Apply lessons from the story to their lives
- Respect holy places

- Learners discuss the lessons learned from the story
- Learners talk about how they show respect in church
- Learners sing a song about Moses and the burning bush
- Learners list three lessons learned from the story

How do we show respect in holy places?

Oxford Growing in Christ Learner's Book (p.28)
- Good News Bible
- Song chart
- Picture of a church

- Oral questions - Written exercises - Observation

The Holy Bible

Bible Story: Moses and the Burning Bush - Obeying God

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

- Explain the importance of obeying God
- Share experiences of how they obey their parents
- Desire to obey God in their day-to-day lives

- Learners discuss the importance of obeying God
- Learners share experiences of how they obey their parents
- Learners draw Moses removing his sandals
- Learners role-play scenarios of obedience

Why should you obey God?

Oxford Growing in Christ Learner's Book (p.31)
- Good News Bible
- Drawing materials
- Role-play materials

- Oral questions - Drawing assessment - Role-play observation

The Holy Bible

Bible Story: The big fish Swallows Jonah - The story

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

- Narrate the story of Jonah and the big fish
- Read Jonah 1:1-4, 15, 17 and 2:10 accurately
- Show interest in Bible stories

- Learners read the story of Jonah 1:1-4, 15, 17 and 2:10
- Learners watch a video on the story of Jonah
- Learners retell the story of Jonah and the big fish
- Learners draw and color the big fish

How did Jonah disobey God?

Oxford Growing in Christ Learner's Book (p.33)
- Good News Bible
- Video clip of Jonah
- Drawing materials

- Oral questions - Story retelling - Drawing assessment

The Holy Bible

Bible Story: The big fish Swallows Jonah - Disobedience

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

- Explain how Jonah disobeyed God
- List the results of Jonah's disobedience
- Value obedience to God

- Learners identify how Jonah disobeyed God
- Learners mention what happened to Jonah after he disobeyed God
- Learners discuss consequences of disobedience
- Learners list results of Jonah's disobedience

What were the consequences of Jonah's disobedience?

Oxford Growing in Christ Learner's Book (p.35)
- Good News Bible
- Picture cards of Jonah's story
- Writing materials

- Oral questions - Written exercises - Observation

The Holy Bible

Bible Story: The big fish Swallows Jonah - Consequences

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

- List the results of Jonah's disobedience
- Explain what happens when we disobey
- Desire to obey God in day-to-day life

- Learners discuss the consequences of disobedience
- Learners list the results of Jonah's disobedience
- Learners state why they should be obedient to God and others
- Learners sing a song about Jonah

What happens when we disobey God?

Oxford Growing in Christ Learner's Book (p.36)
- Good News Bible
- Song chart
- Writing materials

- Oral questions - Written exercises - Singing assessment

The Holy Bible

Bible Story: The big fish Swallows Jonah - Obeying God

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

- Explain the importance of obeying God
- Make a commitment to obey God
- Value obedience in daily life

- Learners discuss why they should obey God
- Learners make cards stating why they will obey God
- Learners sing a song about Jonah and the big fish
- Learners role-play the story of Jonah

Why should we obey God?

Oxford Growing in Christ Learner's Book (p.37)
- Good News Bible
- Card making materials
- Song chart

- Oral questions - Card making assessment - Role-play observation

The Holy Bible

Bible Story: The big fish Swallows Jonah - Obeying God

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

- Explain the importance of obeying God
- Make a commitment to obey God
- Value obedience in daily life

- Learners discuss why they should obey God
- Learners make cards stating why they will obey God
- Learners sing a song about Jonah and the big fish
- Learners role-play the story of Jonah

Why should we obey God?

Oxford Growing in Christ Learner's Book (p.37)
- Good News Bible
- Card making materials
- Song chart

- Oral questions - Card making assessment - Role-play observation

The Holy Bible

Bible Story: Naaman is healed - The story

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

- Retell the healing of Naaman the Syrian commander
- Read 2 Kings 5:1-14 accurately
- Show interest in Bible stories

- Learners learn about leprosy and how it is spread
- Learners picture read the healing of Naaman in 2 Kings 5:1-14
- Learners watch a video clip on Naaman's healing
- Learners retell the story of Naaman

How was Naaman healed?

Oxford Growing in Christ Learner's Book (p.38)
- Good News Bible
- Video clip of Naaman
- Picture cards of the story

- Oral questions - Story retelling - Observation

The Holy Bible

Bible Story: Naaman is healed - Obedience and healing

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

- Explain how Naaman was healed
- Describe the importance of obedience in healing
- Appreciate God as the healer of all diseases

- Learners describe how Naaman was healed
- Learners role-play the story of Naaman
- Learners discuss the importance of following instructions
- Learners identify God as the healer

What did Naaman have to do to be healed?

Oxford Growing in Christ Learner's Book (p.39)
- Good News Bible
- Role-play materials
- Picture cards of the story

- Oral questions - Role-play assessment - Observation

The Holy Bible

Bible Story: Naaman is healed - Lessons learned

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

- Mention three lessons learnt from the story of Naaman
- Apply the lessons to their lives
- Appreciate God as the healer

- Learners discuss lessons learned from the story
- Learners list three lessons from Naaman's story
- Learners relate the story to their lives
- Learners write a prayer for healing

What lessons can we learn from Naaman's story?

Oxford Growing in Christ Learner's Book (p.40)
- Good News Bible
- Writing materials
- Prayer chart

- Oral questions - Written exercises - Prayer assessment

The Holy Bible

Bible Story: Naaman is healed - God our healer

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

- Explain that God is the healer of all diseases
- Describe how God can use doctors to heal
- Trust in God for healing

- Learners discuss how God heals today
- Learners explain how God uses doctors to heal
- Learners write prayers for those who are sick
- Learners sing songs about God's healing power

How does God heal us today?

Oxford Growing in Christ Learner's Book (p.41)
- Good News Bible
- Writing materials
- Song chart

- Oral questions - Written prayers - Singing assessment