Creation

Self-Awareness - Identifying my uniqueness as guided by the word of God

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

- Identify their uniqueness as guided by the word of God
- Express why they are special creations
- Appreciate themselves as specially created by God

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In pairs, tell each other why they are special creations
- In groups, identify what makes them special
- Sing songs related to their uniqueness

Why are you a special creation?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 1
- Bibles
- Flash cards
- Pictures of children

- Observation - Oral questions - Drawing activities

Creation

Self-Awareness - Identifying my uniqueness as guided by the word of God

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

- Name some special characteristics God gave them
- Sing songs related to their uniqueness
- Appreciate God's creation in them

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Genesis 1:27 in pairs
- Say why they are special creation
- Sing "Lord you gave me a heart" with actions
- Memorize "I am fearfully and wonderfully made"

How does God make you unique?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 2
- Bible
- Charts
- Pictures
- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 3
- Drawing materials
- Colored pencils

- Observation - Oral questions - Song performance

Creation

Self-Awareness - My gender
Self-Awareness - God knows my name

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

- State their gender according to Genesis 1:27
- Identify differences between boys and girls
- Appreciate God's creation of boys and girls

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In pairs, observe pictures of boys and girls
- Read Genesis 1:27 in turns
- Discuss gender differences
- Draw a boy or girl and color the drawing

How did God create boys and girls?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 4
- Bible
- Pictures of boys and girls
- Drawing materials
- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 5
- Drawing books
- Coloring materials
- Flash cards
- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 6
- Pictures

- Observation - Oral questions - Drawings assessment

Creation

Self-Awareness - God knows my name

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

- Recite Isaiah 49:16 about names written on God's palms
- Draw the palm of their hand and write their name on it
- Value their names as known to God

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Isaiah 49:16 in turns
- Memorize the verse
- Recite the verse to the class
- Draw the palm of their hand and write their names on it

How does God show He remembers your name?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 7
- Bible
- Drawing materials
- Flash cards
- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 8
- Song lyrics
- Audio recordings

- Scripture memorization - Drawing assessment - Recitation

Creation

My Family - Members of my family

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

- Name members of their family
- Identify family members on flash cards
- Appreciate their family members

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read flash cards showing family members
- Identify family members in pictures
- Tell one another what they see in pictures of families
- Observe a family sharing a meal

Who are the members of your family?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 10
- Flash cards with family members
- Pictures of families

- Observation - Oral questions - Flash card activities

Creation

My Family - Members of my family
My Family - Praying with family members

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

- Describe activities family members do together
- Explain why family members should be happy together
- Value time spent with family members

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss activities families do together
- Observe pictures of parents playing with children
- Share experiences of family activities
- Learn about family togetherness

What activities do you enjoy with your family?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 11
- Pictures of family activities
- Charts
- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 13
- Pictures of prayer postures

- Observation - Oral questions - Sharing experiences

Creation

My Family - Praying with family members

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

- List the number of times they pray at home
- Share experiences of when they lead prayers at home
- Appreciate praying with family members

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Write the number of times they pray at home
- Tell each other about times they lead prayers
- Observe a picture of a family praying before sleep
- Discuss when families pray together

When do you pray with your family?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 14
- Pictures of family prayer
- Charts

- Written exercises - Oral questions - Observation

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
- List items shared at home and school
- Value the importance of sharing

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Tell one another what they see in pictures of sharing
- Identify items shared at home like books and toys
- List various items shared at home
- Discuss the importance of sharing

What items do you share at home?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 15
- Pictures of items
- Real objects for demonstration

- Observation - Oral questions - Listing activities

Creation

My Family - Appreciating family members by praying with them

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

- Color a picture of a family sharing a meal
- Write a thank you prayer for family
- Appreciate family members through prayer

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Color a picture of a family sharing a meal
- Write a simple thank you prayer for family
- Read the prayer to their family
- Sing "Read your Bible pray every day"

How can you show appreciation to your family through prayer?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 16
- Coloring materials
- Song lyrics
- Bible

- Coloring assessment - Written prayers - Song performance

Creation

Creation of Plants and Animals - Plants and animals in the environment

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

- Name plants and animals in the environment
- Take a nature walk to identify plants and animals
- Appreciate God's creation of plants and animals

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Take a nature walk around the school
- Name different plants and animals seen
- Picture read Genesis 1:11
- Tell one another names of plants created by God

What plants and animals did God create?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 20
- Bible
- School environment
- Flash cards
- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 21
- Pictures of plants

- Observation - Oral questions - Nature walk participation

Creation

Creation of Plants and Animals - Plants and animals in the environment

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

- Identify animals created by God from Genesis 1:24
- Distinguish between wild and domestic animals
- Value God's creation of animals

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Picture read Genesis 1:24
- Tell one another what they see in the pictures
- Learn about wild and domestic animals
- Identify the different types of animals

What different types of animals did God create?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 22
- Bible
- Pictures of animals
- Flash cards

- Observation - Oral questions - Classification activities

Creation

Creation of Plants and Animals - Plants and animals in the environment

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

- Explain why we take care of plants and animals
- Identify how plants and animals help us
- Appreciate the usefulness of plants and animals

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Observe pictures showing uses of plants
- Discuss the importance of plants and animals
- Learn why we should care for plants and animals
- Share experiences of how plants and animals help us

Why should we take care of plants and animals?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 23
- Pictures showing uses of plants and animals
- Charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Discussion participation

Creation

Creation of Plants and Animals - Taking part in keeping the home environment clean

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

- Identify ways of keeping the home environment clean
- Describe activities for environmental cleanliness
- Show responsibility in keeping the environment clean

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Observe pictures of children keeping environment clean
- Tell each other what they see in the pictures
- Discuss ways to keep home environment clean
- Share experiences of how they help clean at home

How do you take part in keeping your home environment clean?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 25
- Pictures of environmental activities
- Cleaning materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Sharing of experiences

Creation
The Holy Bible

Creation of Plants and Animals - Appreciating God's creation by caring for plants and animals
The Word of God - Ways of handling the Holy Bible

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

- Feed a domestic animal at home
- Water plants at home
- Value caring for God's creation

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Feed a domestic animal at home
- Water plants at home
- Share experiences with classmates
- Discuss ways of appreciating God's creation

How can you show appreciation for God's creation?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 26
- Pictures of caring for plants and animals
- Real plants for demonstration
- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 31
- Bibles
- Pictures of children with Bibles

- Observation - Oral questions - Practical activities

The Holy Bible

The Word of God - Ways of handling the Holy Bible
The Word of God - Respecting 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
- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 34
- Song lyrics
- Poems about the Bible

- Observation - Practical demonstration - Written exercises

The Holy Bible

The Word of God - The two divisions of the Holy Bible
The Word of God - The first two books in the New Testament

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

- Mention the two divisions of the Holy Bible
- Identify the Old and New Testament sections
- Show interest in learning about the Bible

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Look at a picture of an open Bible
- Observe children holding flash cards with "Old Testament" and "New Testament"
- Read the flash cards
- Learn about the two divisions of the Bible

How is the Bible organized?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 35
- Bibles
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 36

- Observation - Oral questions - Flash card activities

The Holy Bible

The Word of God - Handling the Holy Bible with respect

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

- Sing a song about reading the Bible
- Demonstrate proper Bible handling
- Value reading the Bible regularly

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Sing "Read your Bible pray every day" with actions
- Practice handling the Bible with respect
- Discuss how to care for the Bible at home
- Learn about daily Bible reading

How often should you read your Bible?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 37
- Bibles
- Song lyrics
- Pictures
- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 38
- Flash cards

- Song performance - Demonstration - Observation

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

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

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
- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 63
- Pictures of Mary and Joseph

- Observation - Oral questions - Story retelling

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

The birth of Jesus Christ - Dramatizing the birth 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:

- Dramatize the birth of Jesus Christ
- Role play different characters in the nativity story
- Show enthusiasm in enacting the birth story

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Dramatize the birth of Jesus Christ
- Assign roles for Mary, Joseph, angels, shepherds
- Role play the journey to Bethlehem
- Enact the manger scene

How would you act out the birth of Jesus?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 64
- Simple costumes
- Props
- Bible
- Video clip
- Songs about angels

- Dramatization - Role play assessment - Observation

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

The birth of Jesus Christ - Expressing the joy of the angels
The birth of Jesus Christ - Participating in Christmas celebrations
The birth of Jesus Christ - Participating in Christmas celebrations

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

- Sing and dance to the song of the angels from Luke 2:14
- Perform songs celebrating Jesus' birth
- Value the importance of celebrating Jesus' birth

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Sing and dance to the song of the angels (Luke 2:14)
- Practice songs celebrating Jesus' birth
- Learn about the angels' praise
- Express joy through song and dance

What message did the angels bring?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 65
- Song lyrics
- Bible
- Audio recordings
- Christmas carols
- Pictures of Christmas celebrations
- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 66
- Christmas cards materials
- Pictures

- Song performance - Dance skills - 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:

- Draw and color a church
- Tell why people go to church
- Value places of worship

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Draw a church
- Color their drawing
- Show their drawing to the class
- Tell one another why we go to church

Why do we go to church?

- KLB CRE Activities Grade 1 pg. 68
- Drawing materials
- Coloring materials
- Pictures of churches

- Drawing assessment - Coloring skills - Oral questions

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

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

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

- Story retelling - Scripture reading - Written exercises

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
Baptism of Jesus Christ - Importance of baptism

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

- Song performance - Participation - Observation

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

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

- Story retelling - Observation - Oral questions

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Wedding at Cana of Galilee - Obedience to instructions

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

- Tell how the servants responded to Jesus' instructions
- Obey instructions as portrayed in the wedding at Cana
- Value the importance of obedience

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Tell how the servants responded to Jesus' instructions
- Discuss the importance of obedience
- Role play the servants following Jesus' instructions
- Learn about obedience to authority

Why should you obey instructions?

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play assessment

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

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

- Role play assessment - Drawing evaluation - Observation

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