Creation

Self-Awareness: I am special

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

- Identify their uniqueness as guided by the word of God
- Appreciate that God knows them by name
- Desire to thank God for creating them uniquely

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Share what makes them feel special
- Read Genesis 1:27 in pairs
- Draw and color pictures of themselves
- Sing songs related to their uniqueness

What makes you a special creation?

- Moran Christian Religious Education Grade 1 Learner's Book pg 1
- Children's Bible
- Charts
- Pictures

- Observation - Oral questions - Portfolio

Creation

Self-Awareness: I am special
Self-Awareness: God created boys and girls
Self-Awareness: God created boys and girls
Self-Awareness: God knows my name

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

- State reasons why they are a special creation
- Recognize that they are fearfully and wonderfully made
- Develop a positive self-image

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Sing the song "I am fearfully and wonderfully made"
- Discuss what makes them special children
- Share experiences about their uniqueness
- Complete sentences about being wonderfully made

Why were you created in a special way?

- Moran Christian Religious Education Grade 1 Learner's Book pg 3
- Children's Bible
- Flash cards
- Digital devices
- Moran Christian Religious Education Grade 1 Learner's Book pg 5
- Pictures of boys and girls
- Moran Christian Religious Education Grade 1 Learner's Book pg 7
- Coloring materials
- Pictures
- Moran Christian Religious Education Grade 1 Learner's Book pg 8
- Writing materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written quizzes

Creation

Self-Awareness: God knows my name
Self-Awareness: Self assessment
My Family: Members of my family
My Family: Members of my family

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

- Draw the palm of their hand and write their name on it
- Recite Isaiah 49:16
- Appreciate that God has inscribed their names on His palms

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Look at pictures of palms with names written on them
- Draw the palm of their hand
- Write their name on the palm they have drawn
- Show their drawings to friends
- Recite Isaiah 49:16

How does God remember your name?

- Moran Christian Religious Education Grade 1 Learner's Book pg 9
- Children's Bible
- Drawing materials
- Pictures of palms
- Moran Christian Religious Education Grade 1 Learner's Book pg 10
- Assessment sheets
- Flash cards
- Moran Christian Religious Education Grade 1 Learner's Book pg 11
- Pictures of family members
- Charts
- Digital devices
- Moran Christian Religious Education Grade 1 Learner's Book pg 13
- Pictures

- Observation - Oral questions - Portfolio

Creation

My Family: Praying with my family

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

- Demonstrate how they pray at home
- State when they pray with family members
- Value the importance of praying with family

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Study pictures of families praying
- Discuss when they pray with their family
- Role play praying with family members
- Say when they lead prayers at home

When do you pray with your family?

- Moran Christian Religious Education Grade 1 Learner's Book pg 14
- Pictures of praying families
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Moran Christian Religious Education Grade 1 Learner's Book pg 15
- Children's Bible
- Song charts
- Audio devices

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play assessment

Creation

My Family: Items we share at home

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

- Identify items they share at home
- Name items that should not be shared
- Appreciate the importance of sharing

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Talk about items they share at home
- Name items from pictures
- Point at items they share at home
- Point at items they should not share

Which items do you share at home?

- Moran Christian Religious Education Grade 1 Learner's Book pg 16
- Pictures of household items
- Real items
- Charts
- Moran Christian Religious Education Grade 1 Learner's Book pg 17
- Pictures
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written work

Creation

My Family: Praying for family members
My Family: Self assessment

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

- Read Matthew 7:7
- State what they learn from the Bible verse
- Recite the Bible verse
- Show willingness to pray for family members

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Matthew 7:7
- Discuss what they learn from the Bible verse
- Recite the Bible verse
- Share family prayer experiences

What does Matthew 7:7 teach about prayer?

- Moran Christian Religious Education Grade 1 Learner's Book pg 18
- Children's Bible
- Charts
- Flash cards
- Moran Christian Religious Education Grade 1 Learner's Book pg 19
- Assessment sheets

- Observation - Oral questions - Recitation assessment

Creation

Creation of Plants and Animals: Plants in the environment

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

- Name plants in the environment
- Identify different types of plants
- Appreciate God's creation of plants

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Study pictures of various plants
- Name plants they can see in pictures
- Match names of plants with pictures
- Share their answers in class

Why did God create plants?

- Moran Christian Religious Education Grade 1 Learner's Book pg 20
- Pictures of plants
- Charts
- Real plants
- Moran Christian Religious Education Grade 1 Learner's Book pg 21
- School environment
- Flash cards
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Matching assessment

Creation

Creation of Plants and Animals: Animals in the environment

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

- Read Genesis 1:24
- State who commanded the earth to produce animals
- Explain why we should take care of animals
- Appreciate God's creation of animals

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Genesis 1:24
- Discuss who created animals
- Explain why we should take care of animals
- Observe pictures of different animals

Who created animals?

- Moran Christian Religious Education Grade 1 Learner's Book pg 22
- Children's Bible
- Pictures of animals
- Charts
- Moran Christian Religious Education Grade 1 Learner's Book pg 23
- Modeling materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written work

Creation
The Holy Bible
The Holy Bible

Creation of Plants and Animals: Keeping the environment clean
The Word of God - Ways of handling the Holy Bible
The Word of God - Respect for the Holy Bible

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

- Identify ways of keeping the environment clean
- Participate in cleaning the environment
- Appreciate the importance of a clean environment

- Study pictures of learners cleaning
- Discuss ways of keeping the environment clean
- Participate in cleaning activities
- Identify correct actions for maintaining cleanliness

How do you keep the environment clean?

- Moran Christian Religious Education Grade 1 Learner's Book pg 24
- Cleaning materials
- Pictures
- Charts
- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 25
- The Holy Bible
- Pictures showing proper and improper ways of handling the Bible
- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 26
- Flash cards with sentences about Bible handling

- Observation - Oral questions - Practical assessment

The Holy Bible

The Word of God - Bible care techniques
The Word of God - Divisions of the Holy Bible
The Word of God - First books in the New Testament
The Word of God - Bible reading practices

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

- Role play handling the Holy Bible with care and respect
- Demonstrate proper Bible care techniques
- Show interest in proper care of the Holy Bible

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Role play proper and improper ways of handling the Bible
- Demonstrate in groups how to keep the Bible in proper position on a shelf
- Practice how to keep the Bible separate from other books
- Discuss how to protect Bible pages by covering them
- Share experiences of how they handle their Bibles at home

How do you keep your Bible in good condition?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 27
- The Holy Bible
- Sample book covers
- Book shelves
- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 28
- Flash cards with "Old Testament" and "New Testament" written on them
- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 29
- Word search puzzles
- Flash cards with "Matthew" and "Mark" written on them
- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 30
- Audio recording of "Read your Bible, pray every day"
- Flash cards with simple Bible verses

- Observation - Demonstration - Oral questions

The Holy Bible

The Word of God - Daily Bible reading
The Word of God - Review of Bible knowledge
Bible Story: Joseph and his brothers - Joseph's coat

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

- Practice daily Bible reading habits
- Discuss the benefits of reading the Bible
- Appreciate the value of regular Bible reading

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss the benefits of reading the Bible daily
- Share experiences of reading the Bible at home
- Practice reading simple verses from the Bible
- In groups, make a plan for reading the Bible daily
- Sing songs about reading the Bible

How does reading the Bible help us grow?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 30
- The Holy Bible
- Charts showing daily Bible reading plan
- Audio recordings of Bible songs
- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 31
- Self-assessment charts
- Flash cards with Bible facts
- Video about Joseph's coat of many colors
- Pictures of Joseph's coat

- Observation - Oral questions - Self-assessment

The Holy Bible

Bible Story: Joseph and his brothers - Drawing Joseph's coat
Bible Story: Joseph and his brothers - Joseph's dreams

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

- Draw and color a coat to represent Joseph's coat
- Identify different colors used in Joseph's coat
- Show creativity in drawing and coloring

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Draw and color the coat similar to Joseph's coat of many colors
- Identify different colors to use for Joseph's coat
- Compare their drawings with others in the class
- Display their drawings in the classroom
- Sing songs about Joseph and his coat

How can we represent Joseph's coat through our drawings?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 32
- Drawing materials
- Colored pencils/crayons
- Sample drawings of colorful coats
- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 33
- The Holy Bible
- Pictures illustrating Joseph's dreams
- Story books about Joseph

- Observation - Project work - Displays

The Holy Bible

Bible Story: Joseph and his brothers - Role play
Bible Story: Joseph and his brothers - Sibling relationships

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

- Role play the story of Joseph
- Identify the main characters in Joseph's story
- Show enjoyment in dramatizing Bible stories

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Role play the story of Joseph and his brothers
- Identify the different characters in the story of Joseph
- Discuss the feelings of different characters in the story
- Watch a video clip about Joseph and his brothers
- Share the story with classmates

How can we act out the story of Joseph and his brothers?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 34
- The Holy Bible
- Video clip about Joseph and his brothers
- Props for role play (colorful coat, etc.)
- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 35
- Pictures showing siblings helping each other
- Flash cards with positive behaviors

- Observation - Role play assessment - Oral questions

The Holy Bible

Bible Story: Joseph and his brothers - Family values
Bible Story: The chariot of fire - Elijah's story

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

- List values needed to live well with others
- Identify values like love, respect, and kindness
- Desire to practice positive values in family relationships

In groups, learners are guided to:
- List values needed to live well with others in family
- Discuss the importance of values like love, respect, and kindness
- Recite a poem about loving siblings
- Role play showing respect to siblings
- Sing a song about Joseph and his coat of many colors

What values help us live peacefully with family members?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 36
- The Holy Bible
- Flash cards with values written on them
- Audio recordings of songs about Joseph
- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 40
- Pictures illustrating the story of Elijah
- Flash cards with key words from the story

- Observation - Oral questions - Recitation - Role play

The Holy Bible

Bible Story: The chariot of fire - Drawing activity
Bible Story: The chariot of fire - Pleasing God

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

- Draw and color the chariot of fire
- Express creativity through art
- Show appreciation for Bible stories through art

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In groups draw and color the chariot of fire
- Watch a video clip of Elijah and the Chariot of fire
- Describe what the chariot of fire looked like
- Display their drawings in class
- Sing songs about Elijah and the chariot of fire

How can we illustrate the chariot of fire from Elijah's story?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 41
- Drawing materials
- Colored pencils/crayons
- Video clip about Elijah and the chariot of fire
- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 42
- The Holy Bible
- Flash cards
- Charts showing ways to please God and respect parents

- Observation - Project work - Displays

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

The birth of Jesus Christ - Nativity story
The birth of Jesus Christ - Sequence of events

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

- Picture read Luke 2:4-13 about Jesus' birth
- Identify key characters in the nativity story
- Show interest in learning about Jesus' birth

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Picture read the birth of Jesus according to Luke 2:4-13
- Identify main characters in the nativity story (Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus)
- Study different pictures showing the birth of Jesus
- Share stories about the birth of Jesus
- Match characters with their descriptions

Who were the people present at Jesus' birth?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 46
- The Holy Bible
- Pictures showing the birth of Jesus
- Flash cards with characters' names
- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 47
- Flash cards with events from Jesus' birth
- Picture sequence cards

- Observation - Oral questions - Picture reading assessment

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

The birth of Jesus Christ - Role play
The birth of Jesus Christ - Christmas carols

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

- Dramatize the birth of Jesus Christ
- Identify characters in the nativity story
- Show enjoyment in role playing Bible stories

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Role play the birth of Jesus Christ
- Identify different characters and their roles in the nativity story
- Watch a video clip of the birth of Jesus
- Arrange picture sequence cards showing the birth of Jesus
- Dramatize the birth of Jesus Christ

How can we tell the story of Jesus' birth through role play?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 48
- The Holy Bible
- Video clip of Jesus' birth
- Props for role play (doll, cloth, etc.)
- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 49
- Audio recordings of Christmas carols
- Video clips of Christmas celebrations
- Musical instruments (if available)

- Observation - Role play assessment - Oral questions

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

The birth of Jesus Christ - Angel songs
The birth of Jesus Christ - Jesus' parents

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

- Sing songs related to Luke 2:13-14
- Explain how angels showed joy at Jesus' birth
- Express joy through songs and praise

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Sing a song related to Luke 2:13-14
- Read Luke 2:13-14 in turns about angels praising God
- Discuss how angels showed joy when Jesus was born
- Learn and sing "Glory to God in the highest"
- Express joy through songs and actions

How did the angels celebrate Jesus' birth?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 50
- The Holy Bible
- Audio recordings of angel songs
- Flash cards with angel praise words
- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 51
- Pictures of Mary and Joseph
- Drawing materials
- Flash cards with names of Jesus' parents

- Observation - Singing assessment - Oral questions

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

The birth of Jesus Christ - Angels worship
The birth of Jesus Christ - Angel songs and dance

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

- Observe pictures of angels worshipping baby Jesus
- Describe how angels announced Jesus' birth
- Show appreciation for Jesus' birth

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Observe pictures or watch a video clip of angels worshipping baby Jesus
- Discuss how angels appeared to the shepherds
- Identify the message the angels brought to the shepherds
- Retell how shepherds responded to the angels' message
- Draw angels announcing Jesus' birth

What message did the angels bring about Jesus?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 52
- The Holy Bible
- Video clip of angels worshipping baby Jesus
- Pictures of angels and shepherds
- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 53
- Audio recordings of angel songs
- Video clips of Christmas celebrations

- Observation - Oral questions - Drawing assessment

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ in the Temple - Drawing the church
Jesus Christ in the Temple - Bible reading

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

- Draw and color the church
- Identify key features of a church building
- Show interest in the church as a place of worship

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Draw and color the church
- Identify main features of a church building
- Compare their drawings with pictures of churches
- Discuss similarities between modern churches and the temple
- Display their drawings in class

What does a church look like?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 54
- Drawing materials
- Colored pencils/crayons
- Pictures of different churches
- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 55
- The Holy Bible
- Pictures of Jesus in the temple
- Story books about young Jesus

- Observation - Project work - Displays

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ in the Temple - Sequence of events

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

- Arrange events about Jesus in the temple in sequence
- Recall the main events of the story
- Appreciate the importance of the temple

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Sequentially arrange flash cards on the events that took place when Jesus was left in the temple
- Arrange sentences about Jesus in the temple in correct order
- Identify the places mentioned in the story (Jerusalem, temple)
- Complete sentences about Jesus in the temple
- Discuss what Jesus was doing in the temple

What happened when Jesus visited the temple?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 56
- The Holy Bible
- Flash cards with events from the story
- Picture sequence cards

- Observation - Sequencing activities - Oral questions

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ in the Temple - Obedience to parents

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

- Tell how Jesus obeyed His parents
- Share experiences of how they obey their parents
- Show willingness to obey parents

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Tell how Jesus Christ obeyed His parents
- Read Luke 2:51 about Jesus' obedience
- Share experiences of how they obey their parents at home
- Discuss ways of showing obedience to parents
- Role play scenarios of obeying parents

How did Jesus show obedience to His parents?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 57
- The Holy Bible
- Pictures showing children obeying parents
- Flash cards with obedience examples

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play assessment

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ in the Temple - Obedience to parents

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

- Tell how Jesus obeyed His parents
- Share experiences of how they obey their parents
- Show willingness to obey parents

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Tell how Jesus Christ obeyed His parents
- Read Luke 2:51 about Jesus' obedience
- Share experiences of how they obey their parents at home
- Discuss ways of showing obedience to parents
- Role play scenarios of obeying parents

How did Jesus show obedience to His parents?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 57
- The Holy Bible
- Pictures showing children obeying parents
- Flash cards with obedience examples

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play assessment

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Baptism of Jesus Christ - Sharing experiences

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

- Share experiences of baptism witnessed in churches
- Identify the meaning of baptism
- Show interest in learning about baptism

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Mention incidences of baptism they may have witnessed in their churches
- Study pictures showing baptism in different churches
- Discuss what happens during baptism
- Share experiences of baptisms they have witnessed
- Talk about the importance of baptism for Christians

Why do Christians practice baptism?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 62
- Pictures showing baptism ceremonies
- The Holy Bible
- Video clips of baptism (if available)

- Observation - Oral questions - Discussion

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Baptism of Jesus Christ - Sharing experiences

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

- Share experiences of baptism witnessed in churches
- Identify the meaning of baptism
- Show interest in learning about baptism

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Mention incidences of baptism they may have witnessed in their churches
- Study pictures showing baptism in different churches
- Discuss what happens during baptism
- Share experiences of baptisms they have witnessed
- Talk about the importance of baptism for Christians

Why do Christians practice baptism?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 62
- Pictures showing baptism ceremonies
- The Holy Bible
- Video clips of baptism (if available)

- Observation - Oral questions - Discussion

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Baptism of Jesus Christ - Bible reading

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

- Picture read Matthew 3:13-15
- Identify key elements in Jesus' baptism
- Appreciate the importance of Jesus' baptism

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In turns picture read Matthew 3:13-15
- Identify key elements in the story (Jordan River, John the Baptist)
- Study pictures showing Jesus' baptism
- Discuss why Jesus wanted to be baptized
- Retell the story of Jesus' baptism

Why did Jesus want to be baptized?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 63
- The Holy Bible
- Pictures of Jesus' baptism
- Flash cards with key words from the story

- Observation - Oral questions - Picture reading assessment

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Baptism of Jesus Christ - Video clip

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

- Watch a video clip on the Baptism of Jesus Christ
- Retell the baptism story
- Show interest in Jesus' baptism

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Watch a video clip on the Baptism of Jesus Christ
- Retell the story of Jesus' baptism after watching the video
- Discuss what they observed in the video
- Compare the video with the Bible account
- Draw a scene from Jesus' baptism

What can we learn from watching Jesus' baptism?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 64
- Video clip on the Baptism of Jesus
- The Holy Bible
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Retelling assessment

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Baptism of Jesus Christ - Video clip

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

- Watch a video clip on the Baptism of Jesus Christ
- Retell the baptism story
- Show interest in Jesus' baptism

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Watch a video clip on the Baptism of Jesus Christ
- Retell the story of Jesus' baptism after watching the video
- Discuss what they observed in the video
- Compare the video with the Bible account
- Draw a scene from Jesus' baptism

What can we learn from watching Jesus' baptism?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 64
- Video clip on the Baptism of Jesus
- The Holy Bible
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Retelling assessment

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Baptism of Jesus Christ - Video clip

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

- Watch a video clip on the Baptism of Jesus Christ
- Retell the baptism story
- Show interest in Jesus' baptism

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Watch a video clip on the Baptism of Jesus Christ
- Retell the story of Jesus' baptism after watching the video
- Discuss what they observed in the video
- Compare the video with the Bible account
- Draw a scene from Jesus' baptism

What can we learn from watching Jesus' baptism?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 64
- Video clip on the Baptism of Jesus
- The Holy Bible
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Retelling assessment

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Baptism of Jesus Christ - River Jordan and John

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

- Name the place where Jesus was baptized
- Identify the person who baptized Jesus
- Show interest in the details of Jesus' baptism

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Mention the place where Jesus was baptized (River Jordan)
- Identify the person who baptized Him (John the Baptist)
- Match statements about Jesus' baptism with correct answers
- Discuss how baptism is done in their churches
- Compare modern baptism with Jesus' baptism

Who baptized Jesus and where did it happen?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 65
- The Holy Bible
- Pictures of River Jordan
- Pictures of John the Baptist
- Matching activity cards

- Observation - Oral questions - Matching activities

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Baptism of Jesus Christ - River Jordan and John

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

- Name the place where Jesus was baptized
- Identify the person who baptized Jesus
- Show interest in the details of Jesus' baptism

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Mention the place where Jesus was baptized (River Jordan)
- Identify the person who baptized Him (John the Baptist)
- Match statements about Jesus' baptism with correct answers
- Discuss how baptism is done in their churches
- Compare modern baptism with Jesus' baptism

Who baptized Jesus and where did it happen?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 65
- The Holy Bible
- Pictures of River Jordan
- Pictures of John the Baptist
- Matching activity cards

- Observation - Oral questions - Matching activities

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Baptism of Jesus Christ - River Jordan and John

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

- Name the place where Jesus was baptized
- Identify the person who baptized Jesus
- Show interest in the details of Jesus' baptism

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Mention the place where Jesus was baptized (River Jordan)
- Identify the person who baptized Him (John the Baptist)
- Match statements about Jesus' baptism with correct answers
- Discuss how baptism is done in their churches
- Compare modern baptism with Jesus' baptism

Who baptized Jesus and where did it happen?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 65
- The Holy Bible
- Pictures of River Jordan
- Pictures of John the Baptist
- Matching activity cards

- Observation - Oral questions - Matching activities

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Baptism of Jesus Christ - Drawing activity

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

- Draw and color Jesus being baptized
- Identify key elements in the baptism scene
- Express creativity through art

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In groups draw and color Jesus being baptized
- Identify key elements to include in their drawings (Jesus, John, river, dove)
- Compare their drawings with pictures of Jesus' baptism
- Display their drawings in class
- Discuss why baptism is important

How can we illustrate Jesus' baptism through art?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 66
- Drawing materials
- Colored pencils/crayons
- Pictures of Jesus' baptism
- Sample drawings

- Observation - Project work - Displays

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Baptism of Jesus Christ - Jesus' humility

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

- Tell how Jesus showed humility during His baptism
- Practice humility in their interaction with others
- Show desire to practice humility

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Tell how Jesus showed humility during His baptism
- Discuss what humility means
- Read dialogue between Jesus and John showing humility
- List ways of showing humility at home and school
- Sing baptismal songs familiar to them

How did Jesus demonstrate humility?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 67
- The Holy Bible
- Flash cards with examples of humility
- Audio recordings of baptismal songs

- Observation - Oral questions - Discussion

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Baptism of Jesus Christ - Jesus' humility

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

- Tell how Jesus showed humility during His baptism
- Practice humility in their interaction with others
- Show desire to practice humility

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Tell how Jesus showed humility during His baptism
- Discuss what humility means
- Read dialogue between Jesus and John showing humility
- List ways of showing humility at home and school
- Sing baptismal songs familiar to them

How did Jesus demonstrate humility?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 67
- The Holy Bible
- Flash cards with examples of humility
- Audio recordings of baptismal songs

- Observation - Oral questions - Discussion

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Wedding at Cana of Galilee - Wedding experiences

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

- Share wedding experiences
- Read John 2:1-10 about the wedding at Cana
- Show interest in learning about Jesus' first miracle

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In groups tell a story of a wedding that they attended and what they liked most
- Study pictures of a wedding celebration
- Picture read the story of changing water into wine in John 2:1-10
- Identify key characters in the story (Jesus, Mary, servants)
- Discuss what happens at weddings

What happens at a wedding celebration?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 68
- The Holy Bible
- Pictures of wedding celebrations
- Video clips of weddings (if available)

- Observation - Oral questions - Discussion

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Wedding at Cana of Galilee - Wedding experiences

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

- Share wedding experiences
- Read John 2:1-10 about the wedding at Cana
- Show interest in learning about Jesus' first miracle

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In groups tell a story of a wedding that they attended and what they liked most
- Study pictures of a wedding celebration
- Picture read the story of changing water into wine in John 2:1-10
- Identify key characters in the story (Jesus, Mary, servants)
- Discuss what happens at weddings

What happens at a wedding celebration?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 68
- The Holy Bible
- Pictures of wedding celebrations
- Video clips of weddings (if available)

- Observation - Oral questions - Discussion

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Wedding at Cana of Galilee - Water to wine

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

- Watch a video clip on changing water to wine
- Retell the miracle of Jesus
- Appreciate Jesus' power to perform miracles

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Watch a video clip on the miracle of changing water into wine
- Retell the story of the wedding at Cana
- Study pictures showing the miracle sequence
- Identify the problem at the wedding (wine ran out)
- Explain how Jesus solved the problem

What miracle did Jesus perform at the wedding?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 69
- The Holy Bible
- Video clip on changing water to wine
- Pictures showing the miracle sequence

- Observation - Oral questions - Retelling assessment

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Wedding at Cana of Galilee - Obedience

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

- Tell how the servants responded to Jesus' instructions
- Discuss the importance of obedience
- Show willingness to obey instructions

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Tell how the servants responded to Jesus' instructions in John 2:7-9
- Discuss the importance of obeying instructions
- Share experiences of how they depend on God to provide for their needs
- In groups role play how they obey their parents, teachers, and siblings
- Discuss the rewards of obedience

Why is it important to obey instructions?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 70
- The Holy Bible
- Pictures showing obedience scenes
- Flash cards with examples of obedience

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play assessment

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Wedding at Cana of Galilee - Obedience

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

- Tell how the servants responded to Jesus' instructions
- Discuss the importance of obedience
- Show willingness to obey instructions

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Tell how the servants responded to Jesus' instructions in John 2:7-9
- Discuss the importance of obeying instructions
- Share experiences of how they depend on God to provide for their needs
- In groups role play how they obey their parents, teachers, and siblings
- Discuss the rewards of obedience

Why is it important to obey instructions?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 70
- The Holy Bible
- Pictures showing obedience scenes
- Flash cards with examples of obedience

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play assessment

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Wedding at Cana of Galilee - Obedience

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

- Tell how the servants responded to Jesus' instructions
- Discuss the importance of obedience
- Show willingness to obey instructions

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Tell how the servants responded to Jesus' instructions in John 2:7-9
- Discuss the importance of obeying instructions
- Share experiences of how they depend on God to provide for their needs
- In groups role play how they obey their parents, teachers, and siblings
- Discuss the rewards of obedience

Why is it important to obey instructions?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 70
- The Holy Bible
- Pictures showing obedience scenes
- Flash cards with examples of obedience

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play assessment

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Wedding at Cana of Galilee - Drawing jars

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

- Draw and color the six jars of water
- Identify the number of jars used in the miracle
- Show creativity in drawing and coloring

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Draw and color the six jars of water
- Count the number of jars in the story
- Discuss what the jars contained before and after the miracle
- Sing a song related to this miracle
- Display their drawings in class

How many jars did Jesus use in His miracle?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 71
- Drawing materials
- Colored pencils/crayons
- Pictures of water jars
- Sample drawings

- Observation - Project work - Displays

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Wedding at Cana of Galilee - Drawing jars

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

- Draw and color the six jars of water
- Identify the number of jars used in the miracle
- Show creativity in drawing and coloring

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Draw and color the six jars of water
- Count the number of jars in the story
- Discuss what the jars contained before and after the miracle
- Sing a song related to this miracle
- Display their drawings in class

How many jars did Jesus use in His miracle?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 71
- Drawing materials
- Colored pencils/crayons
- Pictures of water jars
- Sample drawings

- Observation - Project work - Displays

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Wedding at Cana of Galilee - Drawing jars

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

- Draw and color the six jars of water
- Identify the number of jars used in the miracle
- Show creativity in drawing and coloring

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Draw and color the six jars of water
- Count the number of jars in the story
- Discuss what the jars contained before and after the miracle
- Sing a song related to this miracle
- Display their drawings in class

How many jars did Jesus use in His miracle?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 71
- Drawing materials
- Colored pencils/crayons
- Pictures of water jars
- Sample drawings

- Observation - Project work - Displays

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Healing Simon's mother-in-law - Helping others

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

- Share experiences of helping others in need
- Identify ways to help others
- Show willingness to help those in need

- Share experiences of how they help learners in need
- Role play an instance they helped a learner in need
- Discuss why it's important to help others
- List ways they can help others at home and school
- Sing a song about helping others

Why should we help others who are in need?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 74
- Pictures showing people helping others
- Flash cards with helping scenarios
- Audio recordings of helping songs

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play assessment

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Healing Simon's mother-in-law - Bible reading

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

- Picture read the miracle in Luke 4:38-39
- Arrange pictures of the miracle in sequence
- Show interest in Jesus' healing power

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Picture read the miracle as guided in Luke 4:38-39
- Arrange pictures based on the miracle sequentially
- Study pictures showing the healing of Simon's mother-in-law
- Identify the problem (Simon's mother-in-law was sick)
- Explain how Jesus solved the problem (healed her)

How did Jesus heal Simon's mother-in-law?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 75
- The Holy Bible
- Pictures of the healing sequence
- Sequencing cards

- Observation - Oral questions - Sequencing activities

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Healing Simon's mother-in-law - Bible reading

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

- Picture read the miracle in Luke 4:38-39
- Arrange pictures of the miracle in sequence
- Show interest in Jesus' healing power

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Picture read the miracle as guided in Luke 4:38-39
- Arrange pictures based on the miracle sequentially
- Study pictures showing the healing of Simon's mother-in-law
- Identify the problem (Simon's mother-in-law was sick)
- Explain how Jesus solved the problem (healed her)

How did Jesus heal Simon's mother-in-law?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 75
- The Holy Bible
- Pictures of the healing sequence
- Sequencing cards

- Observation - Oral questions - Sequencing activities

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Healing Simon's mother-in-law - Gratitude

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

- Role play the healing of Simon's mother-in-law
- Show gratitude to others as portrayed by Simon's mother-in-law
- Appreciate Jesus' power to heal the sick

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Retell the miracle after watching a video clip
- Role play the healing of Simon's mother-in-law
- Discuss how Simon's mother-in-law showed gratitude
- Write a thank you note to parents and others who help them
- Sing thanksgiving songs to express gratitude to God

How did Simon's mother-in-law show gratitude after being healed?

- Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 76
- The Holy Bible
- Video clip of the healing miracle
- Writing materials for thank you notes
- Audio recordings of thanksgiving songs

- Observation - Role play assessment - Written work (thank you notes)

Christian Values

Sharing - Items shared at home
Sharing - The little boy with two fish and five loaves
Sharing - Keeping the environment clean

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

- Identify items they share at home as a family
- Practice the value of sharing at home and school
- Desire to share with others

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Identify items that can be shared at home
- In pairs mention items shared at home and school
- Draw and colour the items they share at home
- Display their drawings in class

Why is it important to share with others?

Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 79
- Flash cards
- Pictures of items that can be shared
- Colouring materials
Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 81
- The Children's Bible
- Digital devices
- Drawing materials
Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 85
- Gloves
- Dustbin
- Soap and water

- Observation - Oral questions - Drawing and coloring activities

Christian Values

Obedience - Importance of obeying parents
Obedience - Obedience at home
Obedience - Obedience in day-to-day life
Honesty - Telling the truth

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

- List the importance of obeying parents
- Practice obedience at home as guided by the scriptures
- Desire to obey parents

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In pairs read Ephesians 6:1-3
- In groups mention why they should obey parents
- Say the benefits of obeying parents
- Study pictures of children obeying parents

Why should you obey your parents?

Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 87
- The Children's Bible
- Picture charts
- Flash cards
Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 90
- Chart with list of obedient actions
Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 91
- Charts
- Hymn book
Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 92

- Oral questions - Written questions - Observation

Christian Values

Honesty - Not taking others' property
Honesty - Keeping time
Honesty - Truthfulness in daily life

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

- Demonstrate honesty by not stealing other people's items
- Say why they should not take items that do not belong to them
- Desire to be honest with other people's property

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Study pictures showing examples of honesty
- Share stories about when they picked someone's item and returned it
- Say why they should not take items that do not belong to them
- Role play returning lost items to owners

Why should we not take items that do not belong to us?

Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 95
- Pictures
- Various classroom items (rubber, textbook, pencil, ruler)
Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 96
- Pictures of a clock
- Chart showing time management
Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 97
- Charts
- Poem on truthfulness

- Observation - Role play - Oral questions

Christian Values

Thankfulness - Thanking parents
Thankfulness - Ways of thanking parents

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

- Mention ways of expressing gratitude to their parents or guardians
- State why they should thank their parents
- Desire to be thankful to parents

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Say why they should thank their parents
- In pairs share when to thank parents
- Study pictures showing children thanking parents
- Discuss how to thank parents

Why should you thank your parents or guardians?

Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 98
- Picture charts
- Flash cards
Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 99
- Drawing materials
- Song book

- Oral questions - Observation - Discussions

The Church

A House of God - A place of worship
A House of God - Benefits of going to church
A House of God - Respecting God's house
A House of God - Serving God in church
A House of Prayer - Mathew 21:13
A House of Prayer - Saying prayers

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

- Identify the Church as a place of worship
- Respect the Church as a place of worship
- Desire to grow in faith by attending Sunday School

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In pairs mention ways they respect the church as a place of worship
- Study pictures of church activities
- Identify what happens in each picture
- Sing a song they sing in church

Why should you respect the Church?

Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 102
- Pictures of church buildings
- Pictures of church activities
- Song book
Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 104
- The Children's Bible
- Charts
- Pictures
Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 105
- Exercise books
Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 106
Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 108
- Drawing materials
- Coloring materials
Moran CRE Grade 1 Learner's Book pg. 110
- Prayer charts
- Pictures showing prayer times

- Observation - Oral questions - Singing