The early life of Jesus Christ

The birth of Jesus Christ - The joy of the shepherds
The birth of Jesus Christ - Where Jesus was born

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

-Relate joy of shepherds as guided by scripture
-Understand significance of Jesus' birth
-Show appreciation for Jesus our Saviour

-Picture read Luke 2:15-20
-Watch video clip about shepherds
-Observe pictures of shepherds worshipping baby Jesus
-Sing songs related to birth of Jesus
-Discuss why shepherds were joyful

What did the shepherds do when Jesus was born?

-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 39
-Bible
-Video materials
-Song lyrics
-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 40
-Manger scene
-Song materials

-Picture observation -Story retelling -Song participation

The early life of Jesus Christ

The birth of Jesus Christ - Good news of Jesus' birth

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

-Explain how angels announced Jesus' birth
-Understand importance of good news
-Express joy for Jesus' birth

-Learn how angels told shepherds good news
-Discuss what good news means
-Practice sharing good news
-Role play angels speaking to shepherds
-Sing joyful songs about Jesus' birth

How did the shepherds learn about Jesus' birth?

-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 39
-Bible
-Angel pictures
-Role play materials

-Good news explanation -Role play assessment -Joy expression

The early life of Jesus Christ

The birth of Jesus Christ - The dedication of baby Jesus

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

-Describe dedication of baby Jesus
-Understand dedication customs
-Appreciate Jesus as special child

-Picture read Luke 2:22-24
-Learn about Joseph and Mary's obedience
-Draw and color dove and pigeon
-Discuss why two birds were offered
-Role play dedication scene

How was baby Jesus dedicated?

-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 42
-Bible
-Drawing materials
-Role play props

-Description assessment -Drawing evaluation -Role play participation

The early life of Jesus Christ

The birth of Jesus Christ - Jesus as our Saviour
The birth of Jesus Christ - Worshipping baby Jesus

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

-Recognize Jesus as our Saviour
-Understand purpose of Jesus' birth
-Show commitment to following Jesus

-Discuss what a saviour means
-Learn Jesus came to save us from sins
-Promise to thank God for baby Jesus
-Sing songs about Jesus as Saviour
-Share what Jesus means to them

Why was Jesus born?

-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 40
-Bible
-Saviour explanation
-Song materials
-Worship materials
-Prayer cards

-Concept understanding -Promise making -Personal sharing

The early life of Jesus Christ

Kindness of the Wise Men - Gifts from wise men

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

-List three gifts given to baby Jesus
-Understand symbolism of gifts
-Appreciate wise men's kindness

-Read Matthew 2:11
-Learn about gold, frankincense, and myrrh
-Draw and color the three gifts
-Discuss meaning of each gift
-Practice giving appropriate gifts

What did the wise men bring baby Jesus?

-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 44
-Bible
-Drawing materials
-Gift examples

-Gift identification -Drawing assessment -Discussion participation

The early life of Jesus Christ

Kindness of the Wise Men - Receiving gifts properly
Kindness of the Wise Men - Safety from strangers

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

-Demonstrate saying 'thank you'
-Show appreciation for gifts
-Practice gift-giving etiquette

-Practice saying 'thank you' for gifts
-Role play gift exchange
-Learn proper gift receiving manners
-Draw gifts for classmates
-Create thank you cards

How should you respond when receiving gifts?

-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 46
-Gift examples
-Role play materials
-Card making supplies
-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 47
-Safety posters
-Scenario cards

-Manners demonstration -Role play assessment -Card creation

The early life of Jesus Christ

Kindness of the Wise Men - Jesus as God's gift

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

-Recognize Jesus as gift from God
-Express gratitude for God's gift
-Value Jesus' love for them

-Learn that Jesus is God's gift to us
-Sing "Jesus' love is very very wonderful"
-Discuss what makes Jesus special gift
-Create thank you prayers to God
-Share what Jesus means to them

What gift has God given you?

-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 49
-Bible
-Song materials
-Prayer cards

-Concept understanding -Song participation -Prayer writing

The early life of Jesus Christ

Jesus calms the Storm - The dangerous storm

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

-Narrate miracle of calming storm
-Understand disciples' fear
-Trust God in difficult situations

-Picture read Matthew 8:23-27
-Watch video clip about calming storm
-Look at pictures of stormy weather
-Discuss what disciples feared
-Share experiences of fear

How did Jesus calm the storm?

-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 50
-Bible
-Storm pictures
-Video materials

-Story narration -Fear discussion -Experience sharing

The early life of Jesus Christ

Jesus calms the Storm - Jesus shows His power
Jesus calms the Storm - Trusting God in problems

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

-Recognize Jesus' divine power
-Understand Jesus' control over nature
-Show faith in Jesus' abilities

-Learn how Jesus calmed the storm
-Discuss Jesus' power over weather
-Draw and color boat in storm
-Sing "He calmed the storm"
-Practice trusting Jesus in problems

What shows Jesus has power over everything?

-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 51
-Bible
-Drawing materials
-Song lyrics
-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 52
-Problem cards
-Prayer materials

-Power recognition -Drawing assessment -Trust demonstration

The early life of Jesus Christ

Miraculous catch of Fish - The fishermen's problem

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

-Retell story of miraculous catch
-Understand fishermen's challenge
-Trust Jesus to help with problems

-Picture read Luke 5:3-9
-Watch video about miraculous catch
-Discuss how fishermen felt after fishing all night
-Learn about Peter's reaction
-Draw and color fish

How did Jesus help the fishermen?

-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 53
-Bible
-Video materials
-Drawing supplies

-Story retelling -Emotion discussion -Fish drawing

The early life of Jesus Christ

Miraculous catch of Fish - Obeying Jesus' instructions
Miraculous catch of Fish - God rewards obedience

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

-Practice obedience to God
-Understand results of obedience
-Follow instructions carefully

-Learn how fishermen obeyed Jesus
-Discuss importance of following instructions
-Practice following classroom instructions
-Sing "I will make you fishers of men"
-Promise to obey God

What happened when fishermen obeyed Jesus?

-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 54
-Bible
-Instruction cards
-Song materials
-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 55
-Lesson cards
-Video materials

-Obedience demonstration -Instruction following -Song participation

The early life of Jesus Christ

Healing the Man with a Withered Hand - The man's condition

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

-Retell healing of withered hand
-Understand physical challenges
-Show compassion for differently abled

-Picture read Matthew 12:9-13
-Draw withered hand on paper
-Watch video about healing
-Discuss different physical abilities
-Role play caring for those abled differently

How was the man with withered hand healed?

-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 57
-Bible
-Drawing materials
-Video resources

-Story retelling -Drawing assessment -Compassion demonstration

The early life of Jesus Christ

Healing the Man with a Withered Hand - Jesus heals on Sabbath

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

-Understand Jesus' teaching on helping
-Practice kindness on any day
-Show willingness to help others

-Learn about Sabbath Day rules
-Discuss Jesus helping on Sabbath
-Practice helping others daily
-Write Matthew 12:13 on flash cards
-Share examples of helping others

When should you help other people?

-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 58
-Bible
-Flash cards
-Help scenario cards

-Understanding demonstration -Flash card creation -Helping practice

The early life of Jesus Christ

Healing the Man with a Withered Hand - Praying for healing
Healing the Man with a Withered Hand - Showing kindness

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

-Share experiences of praying for healing
-Practice prayer for others
-Show faith in God's healing power

-Share times they prayed for healing
-Practice praying for sick people
-Create simple prayers for healing
-Discuss God's answers to prayer
-Act out healing story

When have you prayed to God for healing?

-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 59
-Bible
-Prayer cards
-Acting materials
-Kindness scenario cards
-Drawing materials
-Role play props

-Experience sharing -Prayer creation -Acting assessment

The early life of Jesus Christ

Easter - Jesus dies on the cross

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

-Recognize death of Jesus as sign of love
-Understand significance of Good Friday
-Show appreciation for Jesus' sacrifice

-Read 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
-View picture of Jesus on cross
-Discuss what happened on Good Friday
-Draw cross on flash card
-Write memory verse on flash card

Who died for our sins?

-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 60
-Bible
-Cross pictures
-Flash cards

-Concept understanding -Flash card creation -Memory verse recitation

The early life of Jesus Christ

Easter - Jesus rises from dead

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

-State what happened on Easter Sunday
-Understand resurrection significance
-Express joy for Jesus' resurrection

-Read Mark 16:5-6
-Learn about empty tomb
-View pictures of women at tomb
-Sing "Yesu Atarudi"
-Discuss Easter celebrations

On which day did Jesus rise from dead?

-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 62
-Bible
-Tomb pictures
-Song materials

-Fact stating -Picture observation -Song participation

The early life of Jesus Christ
Christian Values

Easter - Celebrating Easter
Sharing - Items shared at school

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

-List activities done during Easter
-Participate in Easter celebrations
-Show understanding of Easter meaning

-Discuss what happens in church during Easter
-Share Easter celebration experiences
-Practice Easter songs and activities
-Create Easter celebration posters
-Plan simple Easter activities

What do you do during Easter celebrations?

-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 62
-Celebration pictures
-Poster materials
-Song lyrics
-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 64
-Drawing materials
-Shared items examples
-Role play props

-Activity listing -Experience sharing -Poster creation

Christian Values

Sharing - Importance of sharing

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

-Explain importance of sharing
-Practice sharing in daily life
-Show kindness through sharing

-Discuss benefits of sharing
-Read Hebrews 13:16 on flash cards
-Sing songs about sharing
-Share experiences of helping others
-Create sharing promise cards

What happens when we share with others?

-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 64
-Bible
-Flash cards
-Song materials
-Promise cards

-Explanation assessment -Song participation -Promise making

Christian Values

Obedience - Obeying teachers
Obedience - Obeying children's government

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

-List ways they obey teachers
-Explain importance of obedience
-Show respect to teachers through obedience

-Share experiences of obeying teachers
-Write Hebrews 13:17 on flash cards
-Discuss why they should obey teachers
-Role play classroom obedience scenarios
-Create obedience pledge

Why should you obey teachers and leaders at school?

-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 67
-Bible
-Flash cards
-Role play materials
-Student government charts
-Rule books
-Chart materials

-List creation -Role play assessment -Pledge writing

Christian Values

Obedience - Effects of disobedience

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

-Discuss negative effects of disobedience
-Practice making good choices
-Show commitment to obedience

-Discuss how disobedience affects them negatively
-Share consequences of not following rules
-Compose poem on obedience
-Sing song "Trust and obey"
-Create behavior improvement plan

What happens when you disobey rules?

-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 68
-Consequence cards
-Poetry materials
-Song lyrics

-Discussion participation -Poem creation -Plan development

Christian Values

Honesty - Telling the truth

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

-Explain reasons for telling truth
-Practice truthfulness in interactions
-Show commitment to honesty

-Read Proverbs 12:17,19 in groups
-Discuss why they should tell truth always
-Share importance of truthfulness
-Role play telling truth scenarios
-Write Proverbs 12:19 on flash cards

Why should you tell the truth always?

-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 72
-Bible
-Role play materials
-Flash cards

-Reason explanation -Role play assessment -Flash card creation

Christian Values

Honesty - Completing homework honestly
Honesty - Respecting others' property

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

-Demonstrate responsibility with homework
-Explain importance of completing work on time
-Show integrity in schoolwork

-Discuss completing homework on time
-List negative results of copying work
-Practice time management for homework
-Create homework schedule
-Share homework completion strategies

Why should you complete homework on time?

-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 73
-Homework examples
-Schedule templates
-Time management tools
-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 74
-Lost and found box
-Role play materials
-Rule creation supplies

-Responsibility demonstration -Schedule creation -Strategy sharing

Christian Values

Honesty - Avoiding copying others' work

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

-Practice originality in schoolwork
-Understand consequences of copying
-Show commitment to honest work

-Discuss negative results of copying work
-Practice doing original work
-Learn about plagiarism in simple terms
-Sing song about telling truth
-Create originality promise

Why is it wrong to copy other pupils' work?

-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 73
-Original work examples
-Song materials
-Promise cards

-Original work demonstration -Song participation -Promise making

Christian Values

Thankfulness - Reasons for thanking
Thankfulness - Expressing gratitude

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

-List importance of thanking others
-Demonstrate gratitude in daily life
-Show appreciation for kindness received

-Discuss why they should thank other people
-Role play situations requiring thankfulness
-Practice saying 'Thank you' appropriately
-Create gratitude lists
-Share experiences of receiving kindness

Why should you be thankful?

-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 76
-Role play scenarios
-Gratitude journals
-Thank you cards
-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 77
-Gift examples
-Card materials
-Poetry supplies

-List creation -Role play assessment -Gratitude practice

Christian Values

Thankfulness - Thanking God

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

-Write thanksgiving prayers
-Express gratitude to God
-Show appreciation for God's blessings

-Read 1 Thessalonians 5:18 on flash cards
-Write prayers thanking God
-Create blessing lists
-Sing thanksgiving songs
-Share blessings received from God

How do you thank God?

-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 78
-Bible
-Flash cards
-Prayer materials

-Prayer writing -Blessing identification -Song participation

Christian Values

Forgiveness - Understanding forgiveness

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

-Practice forgiveness in daily life
-Understand importance of forgiving others
-Show willingness to forgive mistakes

-Watch video on prodigal son
-Read Luke 15:11-22
-Discuss what forgiveness means
-Role play forgiveness scenarios
-Practice forgiving classmates

Why should you forgive others?

-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 79
-Bible
-Video materials
-Role play props

-Forgiveness practice -Video discussion -Role play assessment

Christian Values

Forgiveness - Prodigal son story
Forgiveness - Forgiving others

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

-Dramatize prodigal son story
-Identify lessons about forgiveness
-Apply story lessons to daily life

-Role play prodigal son story
-Discuss father's forgiveness
-Learn about unconditional love
-Create story sequence cards
-Share similar experiences

What can you learn from prodigal son story?

-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 80
-Story materials
-Sequence cards
-Drama props
-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 81
-Bible
-Flash cards
-Conflict scenarios

-Story dramatization -Lesson identification -Experience sharing

Christian Values

Forgiveness - Avoiding hurting others

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

-Identify ways to avoid hurting others
-Practice kind behavior
-Show empathy and understanding

-Discuss ways to avoid hurting others
-Practice kind words and actions
-Sing songs about forgiveness
-Create kindness commitment charts
-Role play peaceful interactions

How can you avoid hurting others?

-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 82
-Kindness charts
-Song materials
-Role play scenarios

-Behavior practice -Chart creation -Role play evaluation