Creation

Self-Awareness - My Gender
Self-Awareness - My Body

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

- Identify themselves as male or female according to Genesis 1:27.
- List different activities done by boys and girls to demonstrate gender awareness.
- Appreciate their gender as a special creation of God.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Genesis 1:27 and state their gender.
- List different activities done by boys and girls.
- Stand before the class and say their name and gender.

Why is it important to appreciate your gender?

- Spotlight CRE Activities Learner's Book Grade 3 pg. 3
- Bible (Genesis 1:27)
- Flashcards
- Bible (Psalms 139:13)

- Oral questions - Observation

Creation

Self-Awareness - Making the Right Choices

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

- Identify bad thoughts that lead to bad choices.
- Distinguish between good and bad choices using examples from the course book.
- Develop a commitment to avoid bad thoughts and make right choices.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read and discuss the thoughts of Liam and Waridi.
- List examples of bad behaviour caused by bad thoughts.
- Tell each other why they should avoid bad thoughts.

How can bad thoughts lead to bad choices?

- Spotlight CRE Activities Learner's Book Grade 3 pg. 6
- Bible
- Charts showing good and bad choices

- Oral questions - Observation

Creation

Self-Awareness - Results of Bad Choices
Self-Awareness - Coping with Emotions

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

- Describe the results of making bad choices using the story of Dan.
- List results of bad choices such as being punished, getting injured, and losing friends.
- Develop a commitment to avoid making bad choices in daily life.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read the story of Dan and discuss his bad choices.
- List the results of bad choices such as being punished, getting injured, losing friends.
- Tell classmates how to avoid bad choices.

What are the results of making bad choices?

- Spotlight CRE Activities Learner's Book Grade 3 pg. 7
- Bible
- Story cards
- Spotlight CRE Activities Learner's Book Grade 3 pg. 8
- Song sheets

- Written assignments - Oral questions

Creation

My Family - Nuclear and Extended Family
My Family - The Family Tree

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

- Name members of the nuclear and extended family.
- Distinguish between a nuclear family and an extended family using a diagram.
- Desire to respect and love all family members for harmonious living.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Name members of their family.
- Complete a diagram naming members of the nuclear family.
- Tell how they relate with cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents.

Why should you respect family members?

- Spotlight CRE Activities Learner's Book Grade 3 pg. 12
- Bible
- Family pictures and charts
- Spotlight CRE Activities Learner's Book Grade 3 pg. 14
- Charts showing a family tree

- Oral questions - Observation

Creation

My Family - Appreciating Family Members

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

- Identify ways of showing appreciation to family members.
- Compose and recite a poem to appreciate members of their family.
- Develop a positive attitude of love and respect towards family members.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read the poem "My family, my family, God gave me a family."
- Compose their own poem to thank family members.
- Read the poem to others in class.

How can you show appreciation to your family members?

- Spotlight CRE Activities Learner's Book Grade 3 pg. 16
- Bible
- Poem charts

- Oral questions - Written assignments

Creation

Adam and Eve - God the Creator of Adam and Eve

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

- Recognise God as the creator of Adam and Eve from Genesis 2:7 and 2:21-22.
- Picture-read Genesis 2:7 and 2:21-22 and draw how God created Adam and Eve.
- Appreciate that all human beings are created by God.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Picture-read Genesis 2:7 and state how man was created.
- Picture-read Genesis 2:21-22 and describe how woman was created.
- Write correct answers about who created Adam and Eve and how they were created.

Who created Adam and Eve?

- Spotlight CRE Activities Learner's Book Grade 3 pg. 19
- Bible (Genesis 2:7, 2:21-22)
- Picture charts

- Oral questions - Written assignments

Creation

Adam and Eve - How Adam and Eve Disobeyed God

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

- Describe how Adam and Eve disobeyed God from Genesis 3:6-7.
- Dramatise the story of Adam and Eve's disobedience to illustrate how it happened.
- Accept that disobeying God leads to consequences.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Genesis 2:16-17 to identify the tree Adam was told not to eat from.
- Read Genesis 3:6-7 and tell how Adam and Eve disobeyed God.
- Discuss what happened to Adam and Eve immediately after they ate the fruit.

How did Adam and Eve disobey God?

- Spotlight CRE Activities Learner's Book Grade 3 pg. 21
- Bible (Genesis 2:16-17, 3:6-7)
- Picture charts

- Oral questions - Observation

Creation

Adam and Eve - Results of Adam's Disobedience

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

- State four results of Adam's disobedience from Genesis 3:17, 19 and 23.
- Write the results of Adam's disobedience on a chart in their own words.
- Acknowledge that disobedience to God has serious consequences.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Genesis 3:17, 19 and 23 and say four results of man's disobedience.
- Read Zawadi's chart on results of Adam's disobedience.
- Write another result of Adam's disobedience to God.

What are the results of disobeying God?

- Spotlight CRE Activities Learner's Book Grade 3 pg. 22
- Bible (Genesis 3:17, 19, 23)
- Charts

- Written assignments - Oral questions

Creation

Adam and Eve - Obedience to Parents and Teachers

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

- Explain why we should obey our parents and teachers.
- Compose and recite a poem on the importance of obeying parents.
- Develop a positive attitude of obedience towards parents and teachers in daily life.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Look at pictures of Roy obeying his parents and discuss.
- Recite the poem "Obey your parents" from the book.
- Compose their own poem on the importance of obeying parents and recite in class.

Why should you obey your parents and teachers?

- Spotlight CRE Activities Learner's Book Grade 3 pg. 23
- Bible
- Poem charts

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

The Holy Bible

The Bible as the Word of God - The Bible and Other Books

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

- Differentiate the Bible from other books as guided by 2 Timothy 3:16.
- Draw and colour the Holy Bible to show it is a special book.
- Appreciate the Holy Bible as a unique and holy book different from all other books.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In pairs tell the difference between the Bible and other books.
- In groups draw and colour the Holy Bible.
- Sing the song "My Bible, my Bible and I."

Why is the Bible a holy book?

- Spotlight CRE Activities Learner's Book Grade 3 pg. 26
- Bible (2 Timothy 3:16)
- Various books for comparison
- Digital resources

- Oral questions - Observation

The Holy Bible

The Bible as the Word of God - Respecting the Holy Bible
The Bible as the Word of God - Books of the New Testament

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

- State ways of respecting the Holy Bible as guided by 2 Timothy 3:16.
- List the uses of the Holy Bible from 2 Timothy 3:16.
- Develop a habit of handling and reading the Bible with respect daily.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read 2 Timothy 3:16 and say why they should respect the Holy Bible.
- Share with classmates why the Holy Bible is different from other books.
- Write ways of respecting the Bible and share in class.

How should we treat the Holy Bible?

- Spotlight CRE Activities Learner's Book Grade 3 pg. 27
- Bible (2 Timothy 3:16)
- Flashcards
- Spotlight CRE Activities Learner's Book Grade 3 pg. 28
- Bible (New Testament)
- Charts showing divisions of the Bible

- Oral questions - Written assignments

The Holy Bible

The Bible as the Word of God - The Four Gospel Books

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

- Name the four Gospel books in the New Testament.
- Recite Psalms 119:105 and write it on flashcards.
- Develop a positive reading culture by reading the Bible daily.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Name and read aloud the first four books of the New Testament.
- Sing the song "Four books we have, those we call the Gospels."
- Recite Psalms 119:105, write on flashcards, and display in class.

Why is it important to read the Bible every day?

- Spotlight CRE Activities Learner's Book Grade 3 pg. 30
- Bible (Psalms 119:105)
- Flashcards

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

The Holy Bible

Moses and the Burning Bush - The Story of Moses at Mount Sinai
Moses and the Burning Bush - Moses Obeyed God

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

- Retell the story of Moses and the burning bush from Exodus 3:1-6.
- Role-play the story of Moses and the burning bush in class.
- Appreciate the importance of listening and responding to God's call.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In turns read Exodus 3:1-6 and retell the story.
- Watch a video clip of Moses and the burning bush.
- Tell each other what was happening in the pictures and the video.

What happened to Moses at Mount Sinai?

- Spotlight CRE Activities Learner's Book Grade 3 pg. 34
- Bible (Exodus 3:1-6)
- Digital resources / video clip
- Spotlight CRE Activities Learner's Book Grade 3 pg. 35
- Drawing materials

- Oral questions - Observation

The Holy Bible

Moses and the Burning Bush - Lessons from the Story of Moses
Moses and the Burning Bush - Obeying God in Daily Life

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

- Mention three lessons learnt from the story of Moses and the burning bush.
- Write how they obey their parents at home on a chart and display it.
- Develop a commitment to obey God in their daily lives.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Mention three lessons learnt from the story of Moses and the burning bush.
- Share experiences of how they obey their parents.
- Write how they obey their parents and hang the chart in class.

What lessons do we learn from Moses and the burning bush?

- Spotlight CRE Activities Learner's Book Grade 3 pg. 37
- Bible
- Charts
- Spotlight CRE Activities Learner's Book Grade 3 pg. 38
- Charts showing ways of obeying God

- Oral questions - Written assignments

The Holy Bible

The Big Fish Swallows Jonah - The Story of Jonah

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

- Narrate the story of Jonah and the big fish from Jonah 1:1-4, 15, 17 and 2:10.
- Draw and colour the big fish.
- Appreciate that God's plans for us cannot be escaped.

- Read Jonah 1:1-4, 15, 17 and Jonah 2:10 and retell the story.
- Watch a video on the story of Jonah and tell classmates what they saw.
- Draw and colour the big fish and share with other learners.

How did Jonah disobey God?

- Spotlight CRE Activities Learner's Book Grade 3 pg. 39
- Bible (Jonah 1:1-4, 15, 17; 2:10)
- Digital resources / video clip
- Drawing materials

- Oral questions - Observation

The Holy Bible

The Big Fish Swallows Jonah - Jonah's Disobedience and Its Results

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

- List the results of Jonah's disobedience to God.
- Arrange sentences correctly to retell what happened to Jonah after disobeying God.
- Accept that disobeying God leads to punishment and consequences.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read the story of Jonah's disobedience and identify what he did instead of going to Nineveh.
- List what happened to Jonah when he disobeyed God (ship sinking, thrown into sea, swallowed by fish).
- Discuss why they should always obey God, parents, and teachers.

What are the results of disobeying God?

- Spotlight CRE Activities Learner's Book Grade 3 pg. 41
- Bible
- Story sequence cards

- Written assignments - Oral questions

The Holy Bible

The Big Fish Swallows Jonah - Showing Obedience to God and Others

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

- State ways of showing obedience to God, parents, and teachers.
- Sing a song about Jonah to reinforce the lesson on obedience.
- Develop a commitment to always obey God and those in authority.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Sing the song about Jonah and the big fish.
- Discuss ways of showing obedience to God, parents, and teachers.
- Share in class why it is good to obey God.

Why is it important to obey God?

- Spotlight CRE Activities Learner's Book Grade 3 pg. 43
- Bible
- Song sheets

- Oral questions - Observation

The Holy Bible

The Big Fish Swallows Jonah - Showing Obedience to God and Others

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

- State ways of showing obedience to God, parents, and teachers.
- Sing a song about Jonah to reinforce the lesson on obedience.
- Develop a commitment to always obey God and those in authority.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Sing the song about Jonah and the big fish.
- Discuss ways of showing obedience to God, parents, and teachers.
- Share in class why it is good to obey God.

Why is it important to obey God?

- Spotlight CRE Activities Learner's Book Grade 3 pg. 43
- Bible
- Song sheets

- Oral questions - Observation

The Holy Bible

The Big Fish Swallows Jonah - Review: Jonah and Obedience

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

- Describe what God told Jonah to do and what Jonah chose to do instead.
- Answer review questions on the story of Jonah correctly.
- Value obedience to God as demonstrated through the story of Jonah.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Answer questions on the story of Jonah (what God told him, where Jonah went, days in the fish).
- Tell what we should do when our elders ask us to do something.
- Discuss why the big fish spat Jonah out and what that teaches us.

How does the story of Jonah teach us about obedience?

- Spotlight CRE Activities Learner's Book Grade 3 pg. 43
- Bible (Jonah 1-2)
- Review charts

- Written assignments - Oral questions

The Holy Bible

Naaman is Healed - The Story of Naaman

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

- Retell the healing of Naaman the Syrian commander from 2 Kings 5:1-14.
- Picture-read the story of Naaman and role-play his healing.
- Appreciate God as the healer of all diseases.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss what leprosy is and how it is spread.
- In turns picture-read 2 Kings 5:1-14 and retell the story.
- Watch a video clip on Naaman's healing and share what they saw.

How was Naaman healed?

- Spotlight CRE Activities Learner's Book Grade 3 pg. 43
- Bible (2 Kings 5:1-14)
- Digital resources / video clip

- Oral questions - Observation

The Holy Bible

Naaman is Healed - Naaman Obeys Elisha

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

- Describe how Naaman followed Elisha's instructions and was healed.
- Arrange sentences to correctly complete the story of Naaman.
- Acknowledge that obeying God's servants leads to blessings and healing.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Arrange the sentences on Naaman's healing in the correct order.
- Describe what Prophet Elisha told Naaman to do.
- Role-play the healing of Naaman in groups.

Why did Naaman have to obey Elisha's instructions?

- Spotlight CRE Activities Learner's Book Grade 3 pg. 45
- Bible (2 Kings 5:1-14)
- Sentence strip cards

- Written assignments - Observation

The Holy Bible

Naaman is Healed - Lessons from the Story of Naaman

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

- Mention three lessons learnt from the healing of Naaman.
- Sing the song about Naaman to reinforce the lesson.
- Appreciate God as the healer of all diseases in daily life.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read and discuss the lessons written by Ruth and Havi.
- Share other lessons learnt from the story of Naaman.
- Sing the song "There was a man I know, a leper white as snow."

What lessons do we learn from the healing of Naaman?

- Spotlight CRE Activities Learner's Book Grade 3 pg. 47
- Bible
- Song sheets
- Lesson posters

- Oral questions - Observation

The Holy Bible

Naaman is Healed - God Heals All Diseases

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

- Explain that God is the healer of all diseases using the story of Werimba.
- Answer review questions on Naaman and God's healing power.
- Develop trust in God as the healer of all diseases.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read the story of Werimba and discuss how she was healed.
- Answer review questions on Naaman (who he was, his disease, how he was healed).
- Share where they go for help when they are sick and how God works through people.

Why should we trust God when we are sick?

- Spotlight CRE Activities Learner's Book Grade 3 pg. 48
- Bible
- Story cards

- Written assignments - Oral questions

The Holy Bible

Naaman is Healed - God Heals All Diseases

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

- Explain that God is the healer of all diseases using the story of Werimba.
- Answer review questions on Naaman and God's healing power.
- Develop trust in God as the healer of all diseases.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read the story of Werimba and discuss how she was healed.
- Answer review questions on Naaman (who he was, his disease, how he was healed).
- Share where they go for help when they are sick and how God works through people.

Why should we trust God when we are sick?

- Spotlight CRE Activities Learner's Book Grade 3 pg. 48
- Bible
- Story cards

- Written assignments - Oral questions

The Holy Bible

The Three Hebrew Men - The Story of the Three Hebrew Men

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

- Narrate the story of the three Hebrew men from Daniel 3:15-16, 18, 23-30.
- Picture-read Daniel 3:15-16, 18, 23-30 and write the names of the three Hebrew men.
- Appreciate that God protects those who remain faithful to Him.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Look at pictures and tell classmates what is happening.
- In turns picture-read Daniel 3:15-16, 18, 23-30.
- Watch a video on the story and share the most liked part.

How were the three Hebrew men rescued from the fire?

- Spotlight CRE Activities Learner's Book Grade 3 pg. 49
- Bible (Daniel 3:15-16, 18, 23-30)
- Digital resources / video clip

- Oral questions - Observation

The Holy Bible

The Three Hebrew Men - Why the Three Hebrew Men Were Thrown into the Fire

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

- Explain why the three Hebrew men were thrown into the fire.
- Dramatise how the three Hebrew men were rescued from the fire.
- Desire to depend on God when faced with challenges.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss what a statue is and why it is wrong to worship images.
- Tell why the three Hebrew men refused to worship the king's statue.
- Dramatise how the three Hebrew men were rescued by God's angel.

Why did the three Hebrew men refuse to worship the statue?

- Spotlight CRE Activities Learner's Book Grade 3 pg. 51
- Bible (Daniel 3)
- Drama props

- Oral questions - Observation

The Holy Bible

The Three Hebrew Men - Lessons from the Three Hebrew Men

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

- List three lessons learnt from the story of the three Hebrew men.
- Draw and colour the three Hebrew men and the fourth person who rescued them.
- Develop faith and trust in God when facing difficult situations.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read aloud lessons learnt from the story of the three Hebrew men.
- Write down other lessons in their exercise books.
- Read the story of Imani and discuss how faith helped her.

What lessons do we learn from the story of the three Hebrew men?

- Spotlight CRE Activities Learner's Book Grade 3 pg. 51
- Bible
- Drawing materials

- Written assignments - Oral questions

The Holy Bible

The Three Hebrew Men - Lessons from the Three Hebrew Men

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

- List three lessons learnt from the story of the three Hebrew men.
- Draw and colour the three Hebrew men and the fourth person who rescued them.
- Develop faith and trust in God when facing difficult situations.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read aloud lessons learnt from the story of the three Hebrew men.
- Write down other lessons in their exercise books.
- Read the story of Imani and discuss how faith helped her.

What lessons do we learn from the story of the three Hebrew men?

- Spotlight CRE Activities Learner's Book Grade 3 pg. 51
- Bible
- Drawing materials

- Written assignments - Oral questions

The Holy Bible

The Three Hebrew Men - Trusting and Worshipping God Alone

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

- State why we should worship God alone as demonstrated by the three Hebrew men.
- Sing the song about Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego.
- Value worshipping only God even when faced with pressure.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Sing the song "Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego."
- Answer review questions on the three Hebrew men.
- Share why we should have faith and trust God when we have problems.

Why should we worship God only?

- Spotlight CRE Activities Learner's Book Grade 3 pg. 53
- Bible
- Song sheets

- Oral questions - Written assignments

The Holy Bible

Elisha and the Boys - The Story of Elisha and the Boys

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

- Retell the story of Elisha and the boys from 2 Kings 2:23-24.
- In turns read 2 Kings 2:23-24 and answer questions on the story.
- Appreciate that disrespect towards the elderly has consequences.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In turns read 2 Kings 2:23-24 and retell the story.
- Answer questions on the story (why Elisha was angry, what happened to the boys).
- Draw, colour, and display pictures of the two she-bears.

How did Elisha respond to the boys who insulted him?

- Spotlight CRE Activities Learner's Book Grade 3 pg. 54
- Bible (2 Kings 2:23-24)
- Drawing materials

- Oral questions - Observation

The Holy Bible

Elisha and the Boys - Respecting the Elderly

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

- Describe ways of showing respect to the elderly from the story of Elisha and the boys.
- Role-play the story of Elisha and the boys in class.
- Desire to respect the elderly in the community at all times.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Look at pictures showing how children show respect to the elderly.
- Read the story of Monica and James and discuss how Monica corrected James.
- In pairs tell why they should respect the elderly.

Why should we respect the elderly?

- Spotlight CRE Activities Learner's Book Grade 3 pg. 55
- Bible
- Picture cards

- Oral questions - Observation

The Holy Bible

Elisha and the Boys - Lessons from the Story of Elisha and the Boys

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

- Mention four lessons learnt from the story of Elisha and the boys.
- Compose a poem on how to respect the elderly in society.
- Develop a positive attitude of respect towards elderly people in the community.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read and discuss lessons written by Teacher Lina on the story.
- Share other lessons learnt from the story with classmates.
- Compose a poem on how to respect the elderly and recite it.

What lessons do we learn from the story of Elisha and the boys?

- Spotlight CRE Activities Learner's Book Grade 3 pg. 57
- Bible
- Poem charts

- Written assignments - Oral questions

The Holy Bible

Elisha and the Boys - Lessons from the Story of Elisha and the Boys

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

- Mention four lessons learnt from the story of Elisha and the boys.
- Compose a poem on how to respect the elderly in society.
- Develop a positive attitude of respect towards elderly people in the community.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read and discuss lessons written by Teacher Lina on the story.
- Share other lessons learnt from the story with classmates.
- Compose a poem on how to respect the elderly and recite it.

What lessons do we learn from the story of Elisha and the boys?

- Spotlight CRE Activities Learner's Book Grade 3 pg. 57
- Bible
- Poem charts

- Written assignments - Oral questions

The Holy Bible

Elisha and the Boys - Respecting the Elderly in Daily Life

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

- State ways of showing respect to the elderly at home, school, and church.
- Recite the poem "Respect the elderly" and discuss its message.
- Acknowledge the importance of showing respect to the elderly in day-to-day life.

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Recite the poem "Respect the elderly" in class.
- Tell three ways of respecting the elderly at home, school, and church.
- Answer review questions on the story of Elisha and the boys.

How do we show respect to the elderly in our daily lives?

- Spotlight CRE Activities Learner's Book Grade 3 pg. 59
- Bible
- Poem charts

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation