Class: Primary 1
Term: 1st Term
Week: 9
Age: 6 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Date:
Subject: Christian Religion Studies
Topic: The Significance of Christmas – Remembering Jesus
Content: Christmas helps us remember Jesus.

Specific Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

  • Understand the significance of Christmas as a celebration of Jesus’ birth.
  • Identify the key message of Christmas – remembering Jesus.
  • Recite the memory verse.

Instructional Materials:

  • Bible
  • Visual aids (pictures depicting Christmas scenes)
  • Flashcards with key points
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Notebooks and pens

Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding the significance of Christmas helps pupils appreciate the reason behind the celebration.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Pupils have basic knowledge of Christmas and have learnt about Jesus’ birth in previous lessons.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

Content Development: The Significance of Christmas

Content (Steps)TimeTeaching MethodTeacher’s Points/ActivitiesPupils’ Activities
Introduction5 minsStorytelling– Begin with a brief discussion on Christmas and its meaning.
– Explain that Christmas is about Jesus’ birth and its importance.
– Listen attentively.
– Show curiosity and interest.
Bible Reading10 minsBible Reading & Discussion– Read Luke 2:1-20 (Christmas story) together as a class.
– Discuss the key elements of the story – angels, shepherds, Bethlehem.
– Listen to the Bible reading.
– Engage in discussions about the story.
Discussion & Reflection10 minsGroup Discussion– Ask pupils why they think Christmas is celebrated.
– Guide a discussion on how Christmas helps us remember Jesus.
– Share their thoughts on the purpose of Christmas.
– Engage in discussions.
Memory Verse5 minsMemory Verse– Teach a memory verse related to the lesson’s theme.
– Explain the verse’s meaning.
– Repeat the memory verse together.
– Understand the verse’s meaning.
Bible Reference Activity7 minsGroup Activity– Divide pupils into groups and give each group a Bible reference (John 3:16, Matthew 1:21).
– Ask them to read and summarize the verses in relation to Jesus.
– Participate in assigned groups.
– Read and discuss their verses.
Note Taking3 minsNote Taking– Provide pupils with a note summarizing the lesson’s key points on Christmas and its significance.
– Pupils copy the note into their notebooks.
– Copy the note into their notebooks.
Conclusion5 minsRecap & Reflection– Summarize the lesson’s main points about the significance of Christmas in remembering Jesus.
– Encourage pupils to share their thoughts.
– Listen to the summary.
– Share their reflections on the lesson.
Evaluation5 minsQuestion & Answer– Ask questions to assess pupils’ understanding of the lesson.
– Encourage pupils to share what they’ve learned about Christmas.
– Participate in answering questions.
– Share their insights about Christmas.

Memory Verse:
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” – John 3:16

Note to Pupils:

The Significance of Christmas

Christmas is a special holiday when we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, who came to show us love and bring hope and salvation to the world.

Evaluation:

  1. What is the significance of Christmas?
  2. What is the memory verse for today?

Teaching Aids:

  • Bible
  • Visual aids (pictures, diagrams)
  • Flashcards with key points
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Notebooks and pens

Note to Teachers:
Customize the lesson content, teaching methods, and pupil activities to suit your teaching style, curriculum, and available resources.