Creation

Self-awareness - I like myself

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

-Say what they like about themselves
-Appreciate their unique physical features
-Show interest in self-awareness

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Look at pictures of children and say what they like about themselves
-In pairs, share what they like about their physical features
-Read Psalms 139:13 and discuss how God created them
-Draw pictures of their favorite physical features
-Sing the song 'Mwili wangu ni wa ajabu sana...'

Why are you a special creation?

-Growing in Christ - CRE Activities Learner's Book pg. 1
-Bible
-Colored pencils
-Charts

-Observation -Oral questions -Drawing assessment

Creation

Self-awareness - We are all special
Self-awareness - Chores I do at home
Self-awareness - Appreciating my physical appearance

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

-Identify similarities and differences with peers
-Appreciate that God created people differently
-Show respect for diversity

In groups, learners are guided to:

-In pairs, observe and state similarities and differences with classmates
-Read Genesis 1:27 about boys and girls
-Discuss why God created people differently
-Play games that give advantage to different physical features (limbo vs. three jump stick)
-Appreciate diversity through activities

How does God create people differently?

-Growing in Christ - CRE Activities Learner's Book pg. 4
-Bible
-Playground space
-Game materials
-Growing in Christ - CRE Activities Learner's Book pg. 2
-Role play materials
-Chart paper
-Markers
-Growing in Christ - CRE Activities Learner's Book pg. 1
-Drawing materials
-Colored pencils

-Observation -Oral discussions -Game participation

Creation

My Family - Extended family members
My Family - Things we do with extended family
My Family - Items we share at home
My Family - Items we don't share

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

-Name members of their extended family
-Draw family members
-Show appreciation for extended family

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Name members of their extended family (grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins)
-Draw and color members of extended family
-Read Acts 10:2 about Cornelius's family
-Share experiences about extended family gatherings
-Discuss differences between nuclear and extended families

Who are the members of your extended family?

-Growing in Christ - CRE Activities Learner's Book pg. 8
-Bible
-Drawing materials
-Family photos
-Growing in Christ - CRE Activities Learner's Book pg. 10
-Role play materials
-Activity cards
-Growing in Christ - CRE Activities Learner's Book pg. 11
-Shared items examples
-Chart paper
-Markers
-Growing in Christ - CRE Activities Learner's Book pg. 13
-Personal hygiene items
-Poster materials

-Oral questions -Drawing assessment -Family tree creation

Creation

Creation of sky, sun, moon, stars - The sky
Creation of sky, sun, moon, stars - The sun

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

-Recognize God as creator of the sky
-Observe sky during day and night
-Appreciate God's creation

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Observe pictures of the sky during day and night
-Read Genesis 1:14-19 about creation
-Draw and color the sky
-Sing creation songs 'Nyota, ngurumo...'
-Discuss what they see in the sky

How does the sky look different during day and night?

-Growing in Christ - CRE Activities Learner's Book pg. 15
-Bible
-Drawing materials
-Sky observation charts
-Growing in Christ - CRE Activities Learner's Book pg. 16
-Sun safety information

-Observation schedules -Drawing assessment -Oral questions

Creation

Creation of sky, sun, moon, stars - The moon

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

-Recognize God as creator of the moon
-Understand moon's purpose
-Appreciate night light

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Observe pictures of the moon
-Discuss moon's appearance
-Learn about different moon phases
-Draw and color the moon
-Sing songs about moon creation
-Promise to thank God for the moon

Why did God create the moon?

-Growing in Christ - CRE Activities Learner's Book pg. 17
-Bible
-Moon phase charts
-Drawing materials

-Observation -Drawing work -Oral discussions

Creation

Creation of sky, sun, moon, stars - The stars

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

-Recognize God as creator of stars
-Appreciate stars as light sources
-Express gratitude to God for creation

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Observe pictures of stars
-Learn about star patterns
-Draw and color stars
-Read and copy Genesis 1:16 on flash cards
-Create a creation chart with sun, moon, and stars
-Promise to thank God for stars

Why are stars important?

-Growing in Christ - CRE Activities Learner's Book pg. 18
-Bible
-Star charts
-Flash cards
-Drawing materials

-Flash card creation -Chart making -Memory verse

The Holy Bible

The Holy Bible as a guide - Why we read the Bible

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

-List importance of reading the Bible
-Understand Bible as God's Word
-Show desire to read the Bible

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Look at picture of children reading Bible
-List importance of reading the Bible
-Watch video clip of children reading Bible
-Sing song "My Bible and I, ooh..."
-Promise to always read the Bible

Why do you read the Bible?

-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 22
-Bible
-Video materials
-Song lyrics

-Oral questions -Group discussions -Promise recording

The Holy Bible

The Holy Bible as a guide - Why we read the Bible

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

-List importance of reading the Bible
-Understand Bible as God's Word
-Show desire to read the Bible

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Look at picture of children reading Bible
-List importance of reading the Bible
-Watch video clip of children reading Bible
-Sing song "My Bible and I, ooh..."
-Promise to always read the Bible

Why do you read the Bible?

-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 22
-Bible
-Video materials
-Song lyrics

-Oral questions -Group discussions -Promise recording

The Holy Bible

The Holy Bible as a guide - Why we read the Bible

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

-List importance of reading the Bible
-Understand Bible as God's Word
-Show desire to read the Bible

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Look at picture of children reading Bible
-List importance of reading the Bible
-Watch video clip of children reading Bible
-Sing song "My Bible and I, ooh..."
-Promise to always read the Bible

Why do you read the Bible?

-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 22
-Bible
-Video materials
-Song lyrics

-Oral questions -Group discussions -Promise recording

The Holy Bible

The Holy Bible as a guide - When we read as family
The Holy Bible as a guide - Bible study habits

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

-State how often they read Bible as family
-Demonstrate Bible reading habits
-Appreciate family Bible study

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Look at picture of family reading Bible
-Discuss when families read Bible (morning, night)
-Create table showing Bible reading frequency
-Share family Bible reading experiences
-Practice reading Bible with classmates

How regularly do you read the Bible?

-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 24
-Bible
-Frequency tables
-Charts
-Memory verse cards
-Reading schedules

-Bible reading record -Family discussion -Table completion

The Holy Bible

Divisions of the Bible - Old and New Testament

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

-State number of books in Old Testament
-Identify Bible divisions
-Appreciate Bible as God's Word

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Learn that Old Testament has 39 books
-Look at pictures of Biblical books
-Read about Bible divisions
-Write number of Old Testament books on flash cards
-Play games about Bible divisions

Why is it important to know the Books of the Bible?

-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 26
-Bible
-Flash cards
-Number charts

-Oral questions -Flash card creation -Bible division quiz

The Holy Bible

Divisions of the Bible - First books of Old Testament
Divisions of the Bible - Books in the Old Testament

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

-Identify first two books in Old Testament
-Write names of Genesis and Exodus
-Appreciate Old Testament books

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Learn that Genesis is first book
-Learn that Exodus is second book
-Write first two books on flash cards
-Look at pictures showing Genesis and Exodus
-Compose songs about first two books

Which are the first two books of the Old Testament?

-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 27
-Bible
-Flash cards
-Song materials
-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 26
-Counting materials
-Charts

-Flash card creation -Book identification -Song composition

The Holy Bible

Divisions of the Bible - Appreciating the Bible
Bible Story: The Call of Samuel - Samuel's response to God

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

-Read Genesis 1:16
-Appreciate Bible as Word of God
-Show commitment to Bible study

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Read and copy Genesis 1:16 on flash cards
-Display verse in class
-Sing song "I will enter His gates..."
-Practice Bible reading in groups
-Promise to read Bible books

Why should you read the Bible?

-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 28
-Bible
-Flash cards
-Display board
-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 29
-Story pictures
-Role play materials

-Verse writing -Group reading -Bible appreciation

The Holy Bible

Bible Story: The Call of Samuel - Lessons from Samuel

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

-Mention lessons from Samuel's story
-Practice obedience to God
-Apply lessons in daily life

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Watch video about Call of Samuel
-Sing song "Samueli"
-Role play Call of Samuel
-List lessons learned from story
-Practice saying "Speak, your servant is listening"

What lessons do you learn from Samuel's story?

-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 30
-Bible
-Video materials
-Song lyrics

-Role play assessment -Lesson listing -Memory verse

The Holy Bible

Bible Story: The Call of Samuel - Obeying God's call
Bible Story: Daniel in the den of lions - Daniel's prayer life

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

-Recite 1 Samuel 3:10
-Show obedience to God's Word
-Demonstrate willingness to listen

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Read and recite 1 Samuel 3:10
-Practice responding to calls like Samuel
-Sort Bible verses using pocket boards
-Share experiences of obedience
-Make commitment to obey God

How can you obey God like Samuel?

-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 30
-Bible
-Memory verse cards
-Pocket boards
-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 31
-Prayer charts
-Role play materials

-Memory verse recitation -Sorting activity -Obedience demonstration

The Holy Bible

Bible Story: Daniel in the den of lions - God rescues Daniel
Bible Story: Daniel in the den of lions - Trusting God

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

-Explain why Daniel was thrown to lions
-Understand God's protection
-Trust in God's power

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Picture read Daniel 6:19-22
-Discuss why lions didn't eat Daniel
-Watch video about Daniel's rescue
-Learn about God's protecting angels
-Share experiences of God's protection

Why was Daniel thrown into the den of lions?

-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 32
-Bible
-Video materials
-Protection stories
-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 33
-Song materials
-Prayer cards

-Oral questions -Video discussion -Story sharing

The Holy Bible

Bible Story: Daniel in the den of lions - Lessons from Daniel

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

-List lessons from Daniel's story
-Demonstrate faith in God
-Show courage to do right

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Watch video about Daniel
-Act out Daniel's story
-Write down story lessons
-Discuss doing right without fear
-Practice standing for truth

What lessons do you learn from Daniel's story?

-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 34
-Bible
-Video materials
-Acting materials

-Lesson listing -Story acting -Courage demonstration

The Holy Bible

Bible Story: The Widow of Zarephath - God's provision
Bible Story: The Widow of Zarephath - Elijah's obedience

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

-Retell widow's story
-Understand God's provision
-Trust God for needs

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Picture read 1 Kings 17:7-16
-Learn about widow's flour and oil
-Discuss God's care for needs
-Draw and color bread
-Watch video about widow's story

How did the widow get enough flour and oil?

-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 35
-Bible
-Drawing materials
-Video resources
-Story cards
-Acting materials

-Story retelling -Drawing assessment -Provision discussion

The Holy Bible

Bible Story: The Widow of Zarephath - Lessons from the miracle

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

-Identify lessons from widow's story
-Practice generosity
-Show kindness to others

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Watch video about widow
-Tell story of kindness
-Make lesson cards
-Discuss God rewarding kindness
-Practice sharing and generosity

What lessons do you learn from the widow's story?

-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 37
-Bible
-Video materials
-Lesson cards

-Lesson identification -Video discussion -Generosity practice

The Holy Bible
The Church

Bible Story: The Widow of Zarephath - God rewards obedience
Prayer - Learning the Lord's Prayer

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

-Understand God's rewards for obedience
-Practice kindness and sharing
-Trust God's provision

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Discuss how God rewards obedience
-Learn widow's jar never emptied
-Create posters about God's rewards
-Practice being kind to others
-Share experiences of God's blessings

How does God reward those who obey Him?

-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 37
-Bible
-Poster materials
-Sharing items
-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 87
-Song materials
-Prayer cards

-Poster creation -Kindness demonstration -Experience sharing

The Church

Prayer - Friend at midnight story
Prayer - Importance of prayer

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

-Retell story of friend at midnight
-Understand persistence in prayer
-Show commitment to regular prayer

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Picture read Luke 11:5-10
-Watch video about friend at midnight
-Role play the story
-Discuss importance of persistent prayer
-Practice asking for help properly

What does the friend at midnight story teach about prayer?

-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 88
-Bible
-Video materials
-Role play props
-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 89
-Prayer schedules
-Frequency charts
-Different prayer examples

-Story retelling -Role play assessment -Understanding demonstration

The Church

Prayer - Prayer in daily life

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

-Practice praying at different times
-Develop relationship with God through prayer
-Show commitment to personal prayer

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Count and record prayer times
-Discuss when and where to pray
-Practice morning and evening prayers
-Share prayer experiences with family
-Create personal prayer journal

What are the best times to pray?

-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 89
-Prayer journals
-Time charts
-Prayer examples

-Prayer timing practice -Journal creation -Experience sharing

The Church

The Holy Spirit - Jesus' promise
The Holy Spirit - Coming of Holy Spirit

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

-State promise Jesus gave disciples
-Understand concept of Holy Spirit
-Show appreciation for God's promises

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Read Acts 1:4 about Jesus' promise
-Discuss examples of good promises from parents
-Learn about promised Holy Spirit
-Share whether parents keep promises
-Create promise reminder cards

What did Jesus promise His disciples?

-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 90
-Bible
-Promise cards
-Parent promise examples
-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 91
-Drawing materials
-Pentecost pictures

-Promise identification -Understanding demonstration -Card creation

The Church

The Holy Spirit - Work of Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit - Holy Spirit in our lives

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

-Mention three roles of Holy Spirit
-Understand Holy Spirit's guidance
-Show appreciation for Holy Spirit's work

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Learn Holy Spirit strengthens (Luke 24:49)
-Read about Holy Spirit guiding (Romans 8:14)
-Study Holy Spirit uniting Christians (Ephesians 4:3-4)
-Write roles on flash cards
-Sing songs about Holy Spirit

What is the work of the Holy Spirit?

-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 91
-Bible
-Flash cards
-Song materials
-Growing in Christ - Christian Religious Education (CRE) Activities Learner's Book pg. 92
-Commitment cards
-Experience cards
-Song lyrics

-Role identification -Flash card creation -Song participation