The Early Life of Jesus Christ

The Birth of Jesus Christ - Joy of the shepherds

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

-Describe how shepherds showed joy
-Explain what shepherds do
-Appreciate the birth of Jesus

- Read Luke 2:15-20
-Learn about shepherds' work
-Observe pictures of shepherds with Jesus
-Discuss expressions of joy

Why is the birth of Jesus Christ important to all human kind?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 46
-Bible (Luke 2:15-20)
-Pictures of shepherds

- Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

The Birth of Jesus Christ - Shepherds visit baby Jesus

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

-Retell shepherds visiting Jesus
-Identify actions of angels
-Show reverence for Jesus' birth

- Watch video about shepherds
-Learn about angel's message
-Sing songs about Jesus' birth
-Role play shepherds' visit

Why is the birth of Jesus Christ important to all human kind?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 47
-Video clips
-Song materials
-Props for role play

- Observation -Role play assessment -Oral questions

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

The Birth of Jesus Christ - Dedication of baby Jesus

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

-Describe what dedication means
-Explain why Jesus was taken to Jerusalem
-Appreciate religious traditions

- Read Luke 2:22-24
-Learn about purification ceremony
-Understand sacrifice of doves/pigeons
-Observe pictures of temple

Why is the birth of Jesus Christ important to all human kind?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 47
-Bible (Luke 2:22-24)
-Pictures of temple scene
-Images of doves and pigeons

- Observation -Oral questions -Story retelling

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

The Birth of Jesus Christ - The sacrifice offered

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

-Identify animals offered as sacrifice
-Explain purpose of dedication
-Show appreciation for parents' devotion

- Identify doves and pigeons
-Role play dedication ceremony
-Sing thanksgiving songs
-Draw birds mentioned

Why is the birth of Jesus Christ important to all human kind?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 48
-Pictures of birds
-Role play materials
-Drawing materials

- Drawing assessment -Role play -Oral questions

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

The Birth of Jesus Christ - Thanking God for Jesus

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

-Express gratitude for Jesus
-Practice thanksgiving prayers
-Show appreciation for God's gift

- Practice saying "Thank you" to God
-Sing thanksgiving songs
-Role play thanksgiving scenarios
-Complete self-assessment

Why is the birth of Jesus Christ important to all human kind?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 49
-Song materials
-Prayer guides
-Self-assessment forms

- Participation -Prayer expression -Self-assessment

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

The Birth of Jesus Christ - Celebrating Jesus' birth

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

-Describe Christmas celebrations
-Show reverence during celebrations
-Appreciate significance of Jesus' birth

- Discuss Christmas traditions
-Sing Christmas songs
-Role play nativity scene
-Share celebration experiences

Why is the birth of Jesus Christ important to all human kind?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 46
-Christmas materials
-Nativity props
-Song books

- Observation -Role play -Oral sharing

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Kindness of the Wise Men - Gifts for baby Jesus

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

-List three gifts given to Jesus
-Identify the wise men
-Appreciate act of giving

- Read Matthew 2:11
-Name gifts: gold, frankincense, myrrh
-Draw and color gifts
-Observe wise men pictures

How did the wise men show kindness?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 50
-Bible (Matthew 2:11)
-Drawing materials
-Pictures of wise men

- Drawing assessment -Oral questions -Written assignments

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Kindness of the Wise Men - Saying thank you

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

-Practice gratitude expressions
-Role play receiving gifts
-Show appreciation for gifts

- Role play gift exchange
-Practice saying "Thank you"
-Use flashcards for gift names
-Exchange classroom gifts

How did the wise men show kindness?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 51
-Flashcards
-Gift props
-Role play materials

- Role play assessment -Oral participation -Observation

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Kindness of the Wise Men - Refusing gifts from strangers

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

-Practice saying "No" to strangers
-Understand dangers of stranger gifts
-Show assertiveness skills

- Observe picture of stranger scenario
-Role play refusing stranger gifts
-List dangers of stranger gifts
-Practice safety responses

How did the wise men show kindness?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 52
-Safety pictures
-Role play props
-Safety guidelines

- Role play assessment -Oral responses -Safety knowledge

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 God's gift
-Express gratitude for Jesus
-Sing songs of appreciation

- Learn Jesus is God's gift
-Sing "Jesus' love is wonderful"
-Complete self-assessment
-Share thoughts on God's gift

How did the wise men show kindness?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 53
-Song materials
-Self-assessment forms
-Discussion guides

- Singing participation -Self-assessment -Oral sharing

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Jesus Calms the Storm - The storm at sea

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

-Describe what happened in the storm
-Identify disciples' reaction
-Understand Jesus' power

- Read Matthew 8:23-27
-Learn about storms
-Observe picture of boat in storm
-Discuss fear and faith

How did Jesus calm the storm?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 55
-Bible (Matthew 8:23-27)
-Storm pictures
-Boat images

- Observation -Oral questions -Story retelling

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Jesus Calms the Storm - Jesus' power over nature

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

-Explain how Jesus calmed storm
-Draw and color a boat
-Appreciate Jesus' divine power

- Watch video on miracle
-Draw and color boat
-Role play the miracle
-Sing songs about Jesus' power

How did Jesus calm the storm?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 56
-Video clips
-Drawing materials
-Song materials

- Drawing assessment -Role play -Observation

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Jesus Calms the Storm - Trusting God in difficulties

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

-List personal challenges
-Explain how to trust God
-Practice prayer during difficulties

- Discuss common challenges
-Share ways to trust God
-Complete word search puzzle
-Practice prayers

How did Jesus calm the storm?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 57
-Discussion materials
-Word search puzzles
-Prayer guides

- Oral sharing -Puzzle completion -Prayer practice

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Miraculous Catch of Fish - Fishermen's problems

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

-Identify fishermen's work
-Describe their challenge
-Understand faith in action

- Read Luke 5:3-9
-Learn about fishing work
-Observe fishermen pictures
-Discuss empty nets situation

How did Jesus help the fishermen?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 59
-Bible (Luke 5:3-9)
-Fishing pictures
-Net materials

- Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Miraculous Catch of Fish - Jesus helps fishermen

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

-Retell Jesus' instruction
-Explain obedience shown
-Appreciate divine intervention

- Watch video on miracle
-Role play fishing scene
-Arrange story sentences
-Sing "I will make you fishers"

How did Jesus help the fishermen?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 60
-Video clips
-Story cards
-Song materials

- Role play assessment -Sequence activities -Singing participation

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Miraculous Catch of Fish - Lessons from the miracle

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

-List three lessons learned
-Draw and color fish
-Practice trusting God

- Discuss miracle lessons
-Draw and color fish
-Share trust experiences
-Sing in different languages

How did Jesus help the fishermen?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 61
-Drawing materials
-Discussion guides
-Song materials

- Drawing assessment -Oral sharing -Self-assessment

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Miraculous Catch of Fish - Trusting God for provision

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

-Explain God's provision
-Practice gratitude prayers
-Show faith in God's care

- Observe family at meal
-Practice thanksgiving prayers
-Complete self-assessment
-Share provision experiences

How did Jesus help the fishermen?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 62
-Family pictures
-Prayer guides
-Assessment forms

- Prayer practice -Self-assessment -Oral sharing

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Healing the Man with a Withered Hand - The withered hand
Healing the Man with a Withered Hand - The healing miracle

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

-Define withered hand
-Identify Jesus in synagogue
-Understand healing power

- Read Matthew 12:9-11
-Learn about withered hand
-Observe healing pictures
-Discuss synagogue setting

How was the man with a withered hand healed?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 63
-Bible (Matthew 12:9-11)
-Medical pictures
-Synagogue images
MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 65
-Bible (Matthew 12:13)
-Video clips
-Drawing materials

- Observation -Oral questions -Story retelling

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Healing the Man with a Withered Hand - Praying for healing

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

-Practice healing prayers
-Share healing experiences
-Show compassion for others

- Share personal healing stories
-Write prayers for healing
-Observe care for disabled
-Practice kindness acts

How was the man with a withered hand healed?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 66
-Prayer materials
-Story sharing guides
-Care scenarios

- Prayer writing -Oral sharing -Kindness practice

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Healing the Man with a Withered Hand - Concern for others

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

-Practice helping others
-Show kindness to disabled
-Demonstrate compassion

- Role play helping disabled
-Practice care giving
-Write Matthew 12:13 flashcards
-Share kindness experiences

How was the man with a withered hand healed?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 67
-Role play materials
-Flashcards
-Kindness scenarios

- Role play assessment -Flashcard creation -Oral sharing

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Easter - Good Friday

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

-Identify Jesus on the cross
-Explain what happened on Good Friday
-Appreciate God's love

- Observe cross pictures
-Read 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
-Write Bible verse on flashcards
-Discuss crucifixion significance

Why is Jesus' death and resurrection important to Christians today?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 68
-Bible (1 Corinthians 15:3-4)
-Cross images
-Flashcards

- Observation -Flashcard creation -Oral questions

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Easter - Easter Sunday

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

-Describe resurrection events
-Draw empty cross
-Appreciate resurrection significance

- Read Mark 16:5-6
-Learn about empty tomb
-Observe women at tomb
-Draw empty cross

Why is Jesus' death and resurrection important to Christians today?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 69
-Bible (Mark 16:5-6)
-Tomb pictures
-Drawing materials

- Drawing assessment -Observation -Story retelling

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Easter - Easter celebrations

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

-List Easter activities in church
-Practice Easter worship
-Show reverence for resurrection

- Observe church activity pictures
-Learn Easter traditions
-Role play church activities
-Sing Easter songs

Why is Jesus' death and resurrection important to Christians today?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 70
-Church pictures
-Song materials
-Role play props

- Observation -Role play -Singing participation

Christian Values

Sharing - Items shared at school

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

-Identify five items shared at school
-List items that can and cannot be shared
-Show kindness by sharing with others

- Name items in pictures (books, pencils, etc.)
-List items shared at school
-Work in pairs to show classmates
-Identify and circle shareable items

Why is it important to share with others?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 73
-Pictures of school items
-Lists for recording
-Charts

- Observation -Oral questions -Written lists

Christian Values

Sharing - Practicing kindness through sharing

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

-Demonstrate kindness by sharing
-Role play sharing scenarios
-Appreciate importance of sharing

- Draw and color items shared at school
-Observe kindness in pictures
-Role play sharing items in class
-Practice saying "thank you"
-Read Hebrews 13:16 and write on flashcards

Why is it important to share with others?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 75
-Bible (Hebrews 13:16)
-Drawing materials
-Flashcards
-Role play props

- Role play assessment -Observation -Flashcard creation

Christian Values

Obedience - Obeying teachers and children's government

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

-List ways they obey teachers
-Describe ways to obey children's government
-Appreciate importance of obedience

- Observe picture of learners obeying teacher
-Read Hebrews 13:17 and write on flashcards
-Share ways to obey teachers
-List ways to obey children's government

Why should you obey teachers and leaders at school?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 78
-Bible (Hebrews 13:17)
-Flashcards
-Charts for listing

- Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Christian Values

Obedience - Reasons for obeying

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

-Explain reasons for obeying teachers
-State benefits of obedience
-Practice obedience in daily life

- Discuss why obedience is important
-Observe picture of boy receiving trophy
-Learn reasons for obeying (peace, rewards)
-Sing obedience song
-Copy and color the word "Obedience"

Why should you obey teachers and leaders at school?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 79
-Pictures of rewards
-Song materials
-Coloring materials
-Charts

- Observation -Oral questions -Coloring activity

Christian Values

Obedience - Results of disobedience

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

-Identify consequences of disobedience
-Compose poems about obedience
-Appreciate value of obedience

- Observe picture of teacher correcting student
-Discuss results of disobedience
-Work in pairs to compose obedience poem
-Recite poems in class
-Complete self-assessment

Why should you obey teachers and leaders at school?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 80
-Pictures of consequences
-Poetry materials
-Self-assessment forms

- Poem composition -Oral presentation -Self-assessment

Christian Values

Honesty - Telling the truth

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

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

- Observe picture of boy confessing
-Work in pairs on importance of truth
-Read Proverbs 12:17,19
-Discuss why to tell the truth

Why should you tell the truth always?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 82
-Bible (Proverbs 12:17,19)
-Discussion materials
-Pair work guides

- Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

Christian Values

Honesty - Completing homework on time

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

-Demonstrate responsibility in homework
-Understand benefits of timely completion
-Practice good study habits

- Observe picture of boy doing homework
-Discuss importance of completing homework on time
-Recite Proverbs 12:19
-Practice homework habits

Why is it wrong to copy other pupils' work?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 84
-Bible (Proverbs 12:19)
-Homework examples
-Study materials

- Observation -Recitation -Written practice

Christian Values

Honesty - Lost and found items

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

-Practice taking lost items to teacher
-Understand property rights
-Show integrity in handling others' property

- Read conversation about lost book
-Role play finding and returning items
-Discuss why not to take others' items
-Practice honesty scenarios

Why should you tell the truth always?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 85
-Lost and found scenarios
-Role play materials
-Discussion guides

- Role play assessment -Observation -Oral discussion

Christian Values

Honesty - Not copying others' work

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

-Understand why copying is wrong
-Practice doing own work
-Show academic integrity

- Observe picture of girl copying work
-Learn about dishonesty in copying
-Discuss consequences of copying
-Sing honesty song
-Complete self-assessment

Why is it wrong to copy other pupils' work?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 86
-Song materials
-Academic scenarios
-Self-assessment forms

- Observation -Singing participation -Self-assessment

Christian Values

Thankfulness - Thanking parents and teachers

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

-Explain importance of thanking others
-Practice expressing gratitude
-Appreciate care from parents/teachers

- Observe picture of boy thanking mother
-Learn why to thank parents/guardians
-Observe boy thanking teacher
-Write and recite 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Why should you be thankful?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 87
-Bible (1 Thessalonians 5:18)
-Pictures of gratitude
-Flashcards

- Observation -Recitation -Oral questions

Christian Values

Thankfulness - Role playing gratitude

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

-Role play thanking scenarios
-Practice saying "thank you"
-Exchange gifts politely

- Role play thanking people
-Practice saying thank you for gifts
-Make flashcards with gift names
-Exchange gifts in pairs

Why should you be thankful?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 88
-Flashcards
-Gift materials
-Role play props

- Role play assessment -Oral practice -Flashcard creation

Christian Values

Thankfulness - Thanking God always

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

-Compose poems of gratitude
-Sing thanksgiving songs
-Practice thanking God regularly

- Compose poem thanking parents
-Recite gratitude poems
-Sing "Nasema asante" song
-Discuss ways to thank God
-Complete self-assessment

Why should you be thankful?

MENTOR CRE Learner's Book pg. 89
-Poetry materials
-Song materials
-Self-assessment forms

- Poem composition -Singing participation -Self-assessment