Creation

My Purpose: Talents and abilities

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

- identify God's purpose for his/her life to live meaningfully
- explain the meaning of talents and abilities
- appreciate that God has given each person unique talents and abilities

- Learners brainstorm in groups the meaning of talents and abilities
- Write on flash cards why it is important to know their talents and share in class
- Discuss God's purpose for their lives and why it is important to live a purposeful life
- Meditate on Jeremiah 29:11 and share how it applies in their lives

Why is it important to know your talents and abilities?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 1
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 3

- Observation - Written Quizzes - Checklists - Oral questions

Creation

My Purpose: Talents and abilities
Human Beings as Co-workers with God: Responsibilities given by God

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

- apply lessons learnt from the parable of talents in daily life
- participate in different activities to nurture their talents, gifts and abilities
- appreciate the importance of developing and using God-given talents

- Describe how they participate in different activities at home, school and Church
- Share how they nurture their talents and write it in a reflection journal
- Compose songs or poems about the different talents and abilities and their purpose for their lives

How do you nurture your talents and abilities?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 7
- Bible
- Digital devices
- Flash cards
- Song books
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 10
- Pictures

- Portfolio - Projects - Observation checklists

Creation

Human Beings as Co-workers with God: Good stewardship
Human Beings as Co-workers with God: Child labour

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

- demonstrate good stewardship by taking care of the environment
- identify his/her roles at home, school and church
- appreciate the importance of being a good steward

- Buzz on how they take care of the environment at home and at school
- Come up with different projects at school e.g. plant trees/vegetables, rear chicken and nurture the projects until they get results/harvest
- List the chores that they do in various places

How can we be good stewards of God's creation?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 12
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 14
- Charts

- Observation - Written Quizzes - Projects

Creation

The Fall of Man (Adam and Eve): Reasons for the fall
The Fall of Man (Adam and Eve): Lessons from the fall

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

- identify reasons which led to the fall of man
- narrate the story of the fall of man
- appreciate the importance of obedience

- Brainstorm in groups about the importance of obedience
- In turns read Genesis 3:1-13 and identify reasons for the fall of man according to the Bible text
- Narrate the story of the fall of man to classmates

Why is it important to obey God?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 20
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 22
- Songs

- Observation Schedules - Written Quizzes - Oral questions

Creation

The Fall of Man (Adam and Eve): Avoiding disobedience

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

- apply lessons learnt from the fall of man by avoiding disobedience
- explain why obedience is important
- desire to obey God, parents and teachers

- Discuss the importance of obedience with classmates
- Write obedience messages using various ways: making posters, composing poems and songs, drawing
- Display or present obedience messages during school assembly

What are the consequences of disobedience?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 24
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices

- Oral Questions - Portfolios - Observation Schedule

Creation

Family Unity: Importance of family unity

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

- explain the importance of family unity to foster harmonious living
- identify factors that promote family unity
- appreciate the value of family unity

- List factors that promote family unity and share with the class
- Explain the importance of family unity
- In groups read Psalm 133:1-3 and share what they have learnt from the verse

Why is family unity important?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 25
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Songs

- Portfolios - Written questions - Observation checklists

Creation

Family Unity: Challenges faced by families

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

- identify challenges faced by families today
- suggest ways of overcoming family challenges
- desire to contribute to family harmony

- List the challenges they face as a family
- In pairs, discuss ways in which they overcome the challenges as Christians
- Compose a song about overcoming family challenges and sing it to classmates

How can family challenges be overcome?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 28
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices

- Observation Schedules - Written Quizzes - Checklists

Creation

Family Unity: Contributing to a happy family

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

- outline ways he/she can contribute to a happy family
- participate in doing different chores at home
- desire to make family members happy

- Say how they can make their family happy as young people
- Copy a table in exercise books and fill in the chores they do at home and the time they usually do them
- Sing a song related to overcoming family challenges

How can family unity be maintained?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 30
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Songs

- Observation Schedules - Written Quizzes - Oral questions

The Bible

The Bible as a Guide: Uses of the Bible

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

- explain different uses of Bible in the society today
- identify how the Bible guides in day-to-day life
- desire to read the Bible regularly

- List different ways in which the Bible is used today
- Brainstorm on the benefits of reading the Bible
- Write summary points on how the Bible guides them in daily life
- In turns read Joshua 1:8; 2 Timothy 3:16; Deuteronomy 6:4-8, write the verses on flash cards and discuss what they learnt

Why is the Bible referred to as a guide?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 32
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Digital devices

- Anecdotal Notes - Aural questions - Profiles - Authentic tasks

The Bible

The Bible as a Guide: Benefits of reading the Bible

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

- identify the benefits of reading the Bible
- explain how the Bible benefits the reader
- appreciate the Bible by reading it always

- Find out from their parents/guardians the importance of reading the Bible and write a report
- Sing relevant songs about the Bible as a guide in daily life
- Share how the Bible guides them to relate with others in class, school, home and in the neighbourhood

What are the benefits of reading the Bible?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 34
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Charts
- Digital devices

- Observation Schedules - Written Quizzes - Checklists - Oral questions

The Bible

The Bible as a Guide: Benefits of reading the Bible

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

- identify the benefits of reading the Bible
- explain how the Bible benefits the reader
- appreciate the Bible by reading it always

- Find out from their parents/guardians the importance of reading the Bible and write a report
- Sing relevant songs about the Bible as a guide in daily life
- Share how the Bible guides them to relate with others in class, school, home and in the neighbourhood

What are the benefits of reading the Bible?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 34
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Charts
- Digital devices

- Observation Schedules - Written Quizzes - Checklists - Oral questions

The Bible

Bible Stories: Courage - Peter and John in the Temple

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

- narrate the story of Peter and John in the Temple
- identify how Peter and John demonstrated courage
- desire to stand firm in faith like Peter and John

- In groups brainstorm on situations when they demonstrated courage
- In turns read Acts 4:1-5, 7-13 and share lessons learnt from the story of Peter and John
- Watch a video clip on the story of Peter and John

How did Peter and John demonstrate faith?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 37
- Bible
- Digital devices
- Flash cards

- Observation Schedules - Written Quizzes - Checklists - Oral questions

The Bible

Bible Stories: Courage - Standing firm in faith

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

- explain reasons why Christians should stand firm in their faith
- outline lessons learnt from the story of Peter and John in the Temple
- desire to demonstrate courage in day-to-day life

- Compose a poem on courage
- Sing a relevant song on courage
- Discuss reasons why Christians should stand firm in their faith
- Explain how to apply the lessons from Peter and John in daily life

Why should Christians stand firm in spiritual matters in their day-to-day life?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 40
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Digital devices

- Anecdotal Notes - Authentic Tests - Word Search/Puzzle - Projects

The Bible

Bible Stories: Courage - Demonstrating courage

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

- appreciate the importance of standing firm in the Christian faith
- demonstrate courage in daily living
- desire to be courageous in defending faith

- Role play situations that require courage
- Share experiences of standing firm in faith
- Discuss ways of demonstrating courage in challenging situations
- Make a poster with courage messages

How can you demonstrate courage in your daily life?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 41
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Charts
- Digital devices

- Observation Schedules - Written Quizzes - Checklists - Oral questions

The Bible

Wisdom: King Solomon the wise ruler

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

- explain the story of how King Solomon was guided by the Bible
- narrate how King Solomon used wisdom to solve the dispute
- desire to apply wisdom in solving problems

- Discuss how they solve disputes in their class
- In turns read 1 Kings 3:16-28 and retell how King Solomon used wisdom
- Watch a video clip on Solomon and the two disputing women

How did Solomon portray wisdom?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 42
- Bible
- Digital devices
- Flash cards

- Oral Questions - Portfolio - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes

The Bible

Wisdom: Lessons from King Solomon

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

- identify lessons learnt from the story of King Solomon
- explain how to apply wisdom in daily life
- appreciate the importance of seeking wisdom from God

- Narrate situations/scenarios when they used wisdom to solve a problem
- List lessons learnt from story of King Solomon
- Read Proverbs 9:10 and share with your classmate what you have learnt
- Write Proverbs 9:10 on a flash card and recite it always

Why do we need wisdom in our lives?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 45
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Digital devices

- Word search/puzzle - Checklists - Oral questions

The Bible

Wisdom: Applying wisdom in daily life

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

- apply lessons learnt from the story of King Solomon in daily life
- show wisdom in resolving conflicts
- desire to seek God's wisdom in all situations

- Come up with a play on how to solve disputes wisely
- Role play solving disputes using wisdom
- Make a poster on ways of solving disputes
- Display the poster in class

How can you apply wisdom to solve conflicts?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 47
- Bible
- Manila papers
- Markers
- Digital devices

- Observation - Projects - Portfolios - Role play assessment

The Bible

Respect for the Elderly: Noah and his sons

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

- narrate the story of Noah and his sons as guided by the Bible
- identify who showed respect and who showed disrespect in the story
- appreciate the importance of respecting the elderly

- In turns read Genesis 9:18-23 about Noah and his sons
- In groups discuss lessons learnt from the story
- Write the names of Noah's sons on a paper or use a digital device
- List the benefits of respecting the elderly

Why is the story of Noah and his sons still relevant today?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 48
- Bible
- Digital devices
- Flash cards

- Oral Questions - Portfolio - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes

The Bible

Respect for the Elderly: Ways of showing respect

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

- explain ways of showing respect to the elderly
- identify benefits of respecting the elderly
- respect the elderly at home, church and in the community

- Role play how to show respect to the elderly at home and in public places
- Compose a poem about respect for the elderly in the society
- Explain the importance of respecting the elderly and those in authority

How can you show respect to the elderly?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 50
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Digital devices

- Portfolios - Written questions - Assessment rubric

The Bible

Respect for the Elderly: Ways of showing respect

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

- explain ways of showing respect to the elderly
- identify benefits of respecting the elderly
- respect the elderly at home, church and in the community

- Role play how to show respect to the elderly at home and in public places
- Compose a poem about respect for the elderly in the society
- Explain the importance of respecting the elderly and those in authority

How can you show respect to the elderly?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 50
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Digital devices

- Portfolios - Written questions - Assessment rubric

The Bible

God Loves Humility: A hand writes on the wall

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

- explain the story of a hand writes on the wall as guided by the Bible
- identify the sin of King Belshazzar
- appreciate the importance of humility

- Brainstorm on the meaning of humility
- List sacred vessels used in their churches
- Read Daniel 5:1-13; 25-28 in turns and narrate the story
- List the holy vessels mentioned in the story

Why should Christians show humility in their interaction with others?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 52
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Digital devices

- Oral Questions - Portfolio - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes

The Bible

God Loves Humility: Qualities portrayed by Daniel

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

- outline lessons learnt from the story of the hand writing on the wall
- outline the benefits of humility as learnt from the story
- desire to be humble in all interactions

- Watch a video clip on the story and say what they have learnt from the story
- Outline qualities portrayed by Daniel in the story
- Debate on the advantages of humility
- List ways in which they can show excellence in whatever they are asked to do

What qualities did Daniel portray in the story?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 54
- Bible
- Digital devices
- Flash cards

- Observation - Written Quizzes - Oral questions

The Bible

God Loves Humility: Practicing humility

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

- emulate Daniel's example by being faithful to God
- demonstrate humility in daily interactions
- desire to be humble before God and others

- Identify ways of showing humility in different settings
- Compose a poem about humility
- Discuss the benefits of being humble
- Practice humility in class activities

How can you demonstrate humility in your daily life?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 58
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Charts
- Digital devices

- Anecdotal Notes - Aural oral - Profiles - Authentic tasks

The Bible

Worship of the True God: Mount Carmel contest

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

- narrate Mount Carmel contest as guided by the Bible text
- identify how Elijah demonstrated faith in the true God
- desire to worship only the true God

- Brainstorm on reasons why people worship idol gods
- Say why idol worship is against the Ten Commandments and avoid being lured into it
- In turns read 1 Kings 18:26-39 and narrate the Mount Carmel contest
- Watch a video clip on Elijah on the Mount Carmel contest

How did Elijah demonstrate God's power during the contest at Mount Carmel?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 59
- Bible
- Digital devices
- Flash cards

- Oral Questions - Portfolio - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes

The Bible

Worship of the True God: Distinguishing between true and false gods

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

- distinguish between true God and false gods
- outline lessons learnt from Mount Carmel contest
- avoid idol worship in daily life

- List the difference between the true God and false gods from the contest
- Describe lessons learnt from the Mount Carmel Contest
- Discuss why Elijah defended the worship of the true God
- Explain why it is good to worship the true God

What are the differences between the true God and false gods?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 62
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Charts
- Digital devices

- Portfolios - Written questions - Assessment rubric

The Bible

Worship of the True God: Avoiding idol worship

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

- identify modern forms of idol worship
- explain why Christians should only worship the true God
- desire to worship the true God and avoid idol worship

- List false religions, cults, idol worship, devil worship, radicalized groups in today's society and how to avoid joining such groups
- Pray to God for guidance and power to overcome and avoid ungodly groups
- Make a poster with a message encouraging worship of the true God

How can we avoid idol worship in our daily lives?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 65
- Bible
- Manila papers
- Markers
- Digital devices

- Observation - Written Quizzes - Projects

The Bible

God's Protection: The birth of Moses

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

- narrate the story of Moses as guided by the scriptures
- identify how God protected Moses through different people
- appreciate God's protection in life

- Share experiences of when and how God protected them from danger
- Read Exodus 2:1-10 in turns and narrate the story in the class
- Watch a video clip on Moses being rescued by Pharaoh's daughter (Exodus 2:5-6)

How did God protect Moses?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 66
- Bible
- Digital devices
- Flash cards

- Oral Questions - Portfolio - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes

The Bible

God's Protection: Lessons from the story of Moses

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

- outline lessons learnt from the story of Moses
- identify values demonstrated by characters in the story
- desire to depend on God for guidance and protection

- Discuss lessons learnt from the story and write summary points
- State values learnt from the story
- Discuss in groups why their parents and teachers expect them to observe safety
- Sing a song relevant to the birth of Moses

What lessons can we learn from the story of Moses' birth?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 70
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Digital devices
- Song books

- Anecdotal Notes - Authentic Tests - Word Search/Puzzle - Projects

The Bible

God's Protection: Lessons from the story of Moses

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

- outline lessons learnt from the story of Moses
- identify values demonstrated by characters in the story
- desire to depend on God for guidance and protection

- Discuss lessons learnt from the story and write summary points
- State values learnt from the story
- Discuss in groups why their parents and teachers expect them to observe safety
- Sing a song relevant to the birth of Moses

What lessons can we learn from the story of Moses' birth?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 70
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Digital devices
- Song books

- Anecdotal Notes - Authentic Tests - Word Search/Puzzle - Projects

The Bible

God's Protection: Depending on God's guidance

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

- explain ways God protects people today
- identify situations requiring God's protection
- trust in God's protection in all situations

- Compose a song about the birth of Moses
- Sing the song to classmates
- Explain what they have learnt from the song
- Make a "thank you" note to God for His protection

How does God protect us today?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 71
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Digital devices
- Colored papers

- Portfolio - Profiles - Written questions - Assessment rubric

The Bible

Service to God: The call of Moses

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

- narrate the story of the call of Moses as guided by the scriptures
- identify how God called Moses to serve Him
- appreciate God's call to serve Him

- Brainstorms on why they should participate in Church activities
- In groups read Exodus 3:1-10 and narrate the story of the call of Moses
- Watch a video clip on the call of Moses

Why did God call Moses?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 72
- Bible
- Digital devices
- Flash cards

- Oral Questions - Portfolio - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes

The Bible

Service to God: Lessons from the call of Moses

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

- outline lessons learnt from the call of Moses
- identify values demonstrated by Moses
- desire to serve God faithfully

- Role play the call of Moses
- Discuss lessons learnt from the call of Moses
- Discuss with parents/guardians how Christian leaders obey God's instructions today
- List values learnt from Moses and write them on a chart

Why did Moses obey God?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 74
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Charts
- Digital devices

- Word search/puzzle - Checklists - Oral questions

The Bible

Service to God: Christian leaders obeying God

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

- explain ways Christian leaders obey God's instructions today
- identify importance of obeying God's instructions
- appreciate the importance of obeying God's instructions

- Discuss how Christian leaders obey God's instructions today
- Identify ways of serving God in the community
- Write down guidelines for obeying God's instructions
- Present their findings to classmates

How do Christian leaders obey God's instructions today?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 76
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Charts
- Digital devices

- Portfolio - Profiles - Written questions - Assessment rubric