The Holy Bible

The Word of God - Ways of handling the Holy Bible

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

- Identify ways of handling the Holy Bible
- Demonstrate care for the Holy Bible
- Desire to handle the Holy Bible with respect

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Say how they take care of the Holy Bible
- Tell why they should respect the Holy Bible
- In groups, discuss how to keep the Bible clean
- Observe children handling Bibles carefully

Why should you handle the Bible with respect?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 31
- Bibles
- Pictures of children with Bibles

- Observation - Oral questions - Demonstration

The Holy Bible

The Word of God - Ways of handling the Holy Bible
The Word of God - Respecting the Holy Bible

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

- Practice covering the Bible to protect it
- Demonstrate correct ways of opening and reading the Bible
- Value keeping the Bible well

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In groups, demonstrate handling the Bible with care
- Fill in missing letters about Bible care
- Match pictures with words about Bible care
- Practice opening the Bible properly

How do you take care of your Bible?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 32
- Bibles
- Book covers
- Flash cards
- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 33
- Pictures

- Observation - Practical demonstration - Written exercises

The Holy Bible

The Word of God - Respecting the Holy Bible
The Word of God - The two divisions of the Holy Bible

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

- Sing a song about the Bible
- Recite poems about the Bible
- Value the Bible as God's word

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Sing a song about the Bible
- Learn "The best book to read is the Bible"
- Recite poems about the Bible
- Discuss why the Bible is important

What makes the Bible special?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 34
- Song lyrics
- Poems about the Bible
- Bibles
- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 35
- Flash cards
- Pictures

- Song performance - Recitation - Observation

The Holy Bible

The Word of God - The first two books in the New Testament
The Word of God - Handling the Holy Bible with respect

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

- Name the first two books in the New Testament
- Recognize Matthew and Mark as Gospel books
- Desire to learn more about the Gospels

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Observe pictures of children learning about the first two books
- Read what children are saying about Matthew and Mark
- Write these names on flash cards
- Learn about Gospel books

What are the first two books in the New Testament?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 36
- Bibles
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 37
- Song lyrics

- Observation - Oral questions - Flash card activities

The Holy Bible

The Word of God - Handling the Holy Bible with respect
Bible Story: Joseph and his brothers - The story of Joseph and his brothers

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

- Summarize what they've learned about the Bible
- Demonstrate proper Bible care
- Show commitment to respecting the Bible

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Review what they've learned about the Bible
- Practice Bible handling techniques
- Discuss the importance of respecting the Bible
- Role play proper Bible care

How will you show respect for the Bible?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 38
- Bibles
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 41
- Bible
- Video
- Pictures of Joseph

- Observation - Role play assessment - Oral questions

The Holy Bible

Bible Story: Joseph and his brothers - The story of Joseph and his brothers

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

- Draw and color Joseph's coat
- Sing a song about Joseph
- Appreciate family relationships

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Draw and color Joseph's coat
- Sing a song about Joseph's coat
- Fill in missing letters about Joseph's story
- Learn about Joseph's family

What was special about Joseph's coat?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 44
- Bible
- Drawing materials
- Coloring materials
- Song lyrics

- Drawing assessment - Song performance - Written exercises

The Holy Bible

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

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

- Picture read Joseph's first dream
- Retell the story of Joseph's dream
- Show interest in the story of Joseph

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In groups, picture read Joseph's dream
- Joseph telling his first dream to his brothers
- Discuss what happened in the dream
- Learn about Joseph's relationship with his brothers

What did Joseph dream about?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 45
- Bible
- Pictures of Joseph's dreams
- Flash cards

- Observation - Oral questions - Story retelling

The Holy Bible

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

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

- Picture read Joseph's second dream
- Explain why Joseph's brothers hated him
- Develop awareness about proper relationships

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Picture read the story of Joseph's second dream
- Tell one another why Joseph's brothers hated him
- Discuss how Joseph lived with his brothers
- Role play the story of Joseph

How should we treat our brothers and sisters?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 46
- Bible
- Pictures
- Flash cards

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play assessment

The Holy Bible

Bible Story: Joseph and his brothers - Ways we treat our brothers and sisters

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

- Discuss ways they treat their siblings
- Describe positive sibling relationships
- Value harmonious family relationships

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Look at picture of siblings happily together
- Tell one another how to live with siblings
- Learn about treating siblings well
- Share experiences of sibling relationships

How should you relate with your brothers and sisters?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 47
- Pictures of siblings
- Charts
- Flash cards

- Observation - Oral questions - Sharing experiences

The Holy Bible

Bible Story: Joseph and his brothers - Values needed to live peacefully with others

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

- Identify values needed for peaceful co-existence
- Copy and color words like LOVE and RESPECT
- Appreciate values for harmonious living

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Copy words like LOVE and RESPECT
- Color these value words
- Learn values needed to live well with others
- Sing songs about family harmony

Which values help you live well with others?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 48
- Flash cards with values
- Coloring materials
- Song lyrics

- Written exercises - Coloring assessment - Observation

The Holy Bible

Bible Story: The chariot of fire - The story of Elijah and the chariot of fire

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

- Retell the story of Elijah and the chariot of fire
- Picture read 2 Kings 2:1,11-12
- Show interest in Bible stories

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Look at pictures of friends together
- Picture read the story of Elijah and the chariot of fire
- Read 2 Kings 2:1,11-12 in turns
- Learn about Elijah and Elisha's friendship

How did Elijah honor God?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 52
- Bible
- Pictures of Elijah
- Flash cards
- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 53
- Drawing materials
- Coloring materials
- Video

- Observation - Oral questions - Story retelling

The Holy Bible

Bible Story: The chariot of fire - Three ways of having a good relationship with God

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

- List three ways of having a good relationship with God
- Tell ways of pleasing God
- Desire to respect God and parents

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Observe pictures of children helping others
- Tell each other ways of pleasing God
- Fill in missing letters about pleasing God
- Discuss ways of respecting parents

How can you have a good relationship with God?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 55
- Pictures
- Flash cards
- Charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Written exercises

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

The birth of Jesus Christ - The story of the birth of Jesus

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

- Retell the birth of Jesus Christ as guided by the scriptures
- Picture read the birth story
- Appreciate the birth of Jesus Christ

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Look at pictures about the birth of Jesus
- In groups, read Luke 2:4-13
- Tell one another the story of the birth of Jesus
- Learn about Jesus' birth in Bethlehem

Why do we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 61
- Bible
- Pictures of Jesus' birth
- Flash cards
- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 62
- Pictures

- Observation - Oral questions - Story retelling

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

The birth of Jesus Christ - The parents of Jesus Christ
The birth of Jesus Christ - Dramatizing the birth of Jesus Christ

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

- Identify the parents of Jesus Christ
- Name Mary and Joseph as Jesus' parents
- Appreciate the role of parents

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Look at pictures showing parents of Jesus
- Point at the mother of Jesus Christ
- Point at the father of Jesus Christ
- Say their names correctly

Who were the parents of Jesus?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 63
- Pictures of Mary and Joseph
- Flash cards
- Bible
- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 64
- Simple costumes
- Props

- Observation - Oral questions - Picture identification

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

The birth of Jesus Christ - Expressing the joy of the angels

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

- Express the joy of the angels through song and dance
- Watch angels worshipping baby Jesus
- Appreciate angels' celebration of Jesus' birth

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Watch a video clip of angels worshipping baby Jesus
- Sing songs related to Luke 2:13-14
- Dance to songs about angels celebrating
- Learn about the angels' announcement

How did the angels celebrate Jesus' birth?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 64
- Video clip
- Songs about angels
- Bible
- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 65
- Song lyrics
- Audio recordings

- Song performance - Dance participation - Observation

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

The birth of Jesus Christ - Participating in Christmas celebrations
Jesus Christ in the Temple - The story of Jesus Christ in the Temple

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

- Listen and dance to a Christmas carol
- Celebrate the birth of Jesus through songs
- Appreciate Jesus as our savior

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Listen and dance to "We wish you a merry Christmas"
- Learn why we celebrate Jesus' birth
- Discuss Christmas celebrations
- Practice Christmas songs

How do you celebrate Christmas?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 65
- Christmas carols
- Audio recordings
- Pictures of Christmas celebrations
- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 66
- Christmas cards materials
- Pictures
- Bible
- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 68
- Drawing materials
- Coloring materials
- Pictures of churches

- Song performance - Dance participation - Observation

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ in the Temple - The story of Jesus Christ in the Temple

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

- Retell the story of Jesus Christ in the Temple
- Read Luke 2:42-49 in turns
- Show interest in Jesus' Temple visit

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Luke 2:42-49 in turns
- Retell the story of Jesus in the Temple
- Fill in blank spaces about Jesus in the Temple
- Learn about the Passover festival

Why did Jesus visit the Temple?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 69
- Bible
- Pictures of Jesus in the Temple
- Flash cards

- Story retelling - Scripture reading - Written exercises

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ in the Temple - Obeying our parents as portrayed by Jesus Christ

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

- Tell how Jesus obeyed his parents
- Discuss ways they obey their parents
- Value obedience to parents

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In groups, tell how they obey parents at home
- Learn how Jesus obeyed his parents
- Share experiences of obedience at home
- Discuss ways to obey parents

How did Jesus obey His parents?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 70
- Bible
- Pictures
- Charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Sharing experiences

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ in the Temple - Taking part in Sunday School activities

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

- List activities they engage in at Sunday School
- Identify Sunday School activities
- Desire to attend Sunday School

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Look at pictures of Sunday School activities
- Identify activities in Sunday School
- Learn about various Sunday School activities
- Share experiences from Sunday School

What activities do you do at Sunday School?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 71
- Pictures of Sunday School activities
- Charts
- Flash cards

- Observation - Oral questions - Listing activities

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Baptism of Jesus Christ - The place of Jesus' baptism

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

- Name the place where Jesus Christ was baptized
- Mention incidents of baptism they have witnessed
- Show interest in learning about baptism

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Mention incidents of baptism they have witnessed
- In turns picture read Matthew 3:13-15
- Identify the River Jordan as Jesus' baptism site
- Learn about baptism in their churches

Where was Jesus baptized?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 75
- Bible
- Pictures of baptism
- Flash cards

- Observation - Oral questions - Scripture reading

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Baptism of Jesus Christ - The person who baptized Jesus

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

- Identify the person who baptized Jesus Christ
- Watch a video clip on the Baptism of Jesus
- Appreciate the importance of baptism

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Watch a video clip on the Baptism of Jesus Christ
- Identify John the Baptist as the one who baptized Jesus
- In groups draw and color Jesus being baptized
- Learn about John the Baptist

Who baptized Jesus?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 76
- Bible
- Video clip
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Drawing assessment - Oral questions

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Baptism of Jesus Christ - Humility during baptism

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

- Tell how Jesus showed humility during His baptism
- Practice humility in their interactions
- Value the virtue of humility

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss how Jesus showed humility during baptism
- Learn about the meaning of humility
- Share examples of showing humility
- Role play humble actions

How did Jesus show humility during His baptism?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 77
- Bible
- Pictures
- Charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play assessment

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Baptism of Jesus Christ - Baptismal songs

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

- Sing baptismal songs familiar to them
- Express joy through baptismal songs
- Show enthusiasm in singing religious songs

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Sing baptismal songs familiar to them
- Learn new baptismal songs
- Practice singing in groups
- Express joy through songs

What baptismal songs do you know?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 78
- Song lyrics
- Audio recordings
- Musical instruments

- Song performance - Participation - Observation

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Baptism of Jesus Christ - Importance of baptism

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

- Explain why baptism is important to Christians
- Discuss the meaning of baptism
- Appreciate the significance of baptism

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss the importance of baptism to Christians
- Learn about baptism as a Christian practice
- Share experiences of baptism ceremonies
- Draw baptism scenes

Why is baptism important to Christians?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 79
- Bible
- Pictures of baptism
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Drawing assessment

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Baptism of Jesus Christ - Symbols of baptism

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

- Identify symbols associated with baptism
- Describe the use of water in baptism
- Value baptismal symbols

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Identify water as a key symbol in baptism
- Learn about other baptism symbols
- Discuss the meaning of baptismal symbols
- Draw symbols of baptism

What symbols are used in baptism?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 79
- Bible
- Pictures of baptism symbols
- Drawing materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Drawing assessment

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Wedding at Cana of Galilee - The miracle of changing water into wine
Wedding at Cana of Galilee - Obedience to instructions

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

- Retell how Jesus changed water into wine
- Share experiences of weddings attended
- Show interest in Jesus' miracles

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In groups tell a story of a wedding they attended
- Picture read the story in John 2:1-10
- Watch a video clip on the miracle
- Tell the story of changing water into wine

What happened at Cana of Galilee?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 80
- Bible
- Video clip
- Pictures
- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 81
- Flash cards

- Story retelling - Observation - Oral questions

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Wedding at Cana of Galilee - Depending on God

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

- Sing a song related to this miracle
- Share experiences of depending on God
- Appreciate God's provision

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Sing a song related to this miracle
- Share experiences of how they depend on God
- Discuss how God provides for needs
- Learn to trust in God's provision

How does God provide for your needs?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 82
- Song lyrics
- Bible
- Pictures

- Song performance - Observation - Oral questions

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Wedding at Cana of Galilee - Obeying parents and elders

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

- Role play how they obey parents and teachers
- Draw and color the six jars of water
- Desire to be obedient in interactions

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In groups role play obedience to parents and teachers
- Draw and color the six jars of water
- Discuss the importance of obedience
- Learn about respect for elders

How do you show obedience to your parents?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 83
- Drawing materials
- Coloring materials
- Flash cards

- Role play assessment - Drawing evaluation - Observation

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Healing Simon's mother-in-law - The healing miracle

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

- Retell the healing of Simon's mother-in-law
- Share experiences of helping those in need
- Appreciate Jesus' power to heal

- Share experiences of helping learners in need
- Role play helping someone in need
- Picture read the miracle in Luke 4:38-39
- Arrange pictures of the miracle sequentially

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

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 87
- Bible
- Pictures of the miracle
- Flash cards

- Observation - Oral questions - Picture arrangement

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Healing Simon's mother-in-law - Watching and retelling the miracle
Healing Simon's mother-in-law - Showing gratitude

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

- Retell the miracle after watching a video clip
- Role play the healing of Simon's mother-in-law
- Show compassion for the sick

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Watch a video clip of the healing miracle
- Retell the miracle in their own words
- Role play the healing of Simon's mother-in-law
- Learn about Jesus' compassion

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

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 88
- Video clip
- Bible
- Role play props
- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 89
- Writing materials
- Song lyrics

- Video comprehension - Role play assessment - Story retelling