The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Jesus Calms the Storm - The miracle story

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

-Narrate the miracle of calming the storm
-Read Matthew 8:23-27
-Identify the disciples' fear

In groups, learners are guided to:

-In turns picture read Matthew 8:23-27
-Watch video clip on calming the storm
-Retell the story in own words
-Discuss the disciples' reaction

How did Jesus calm the storm?

KLB CRE Activities Grade Two pg. 66
-The Holy Bible
-Story pictures
-Video clips
-Digital devices

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Jesus Calms the Storm - Facing challenges

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

-Mention challenges people face
-Share how they handle difficulties
-Show trust in God during problems

In groups, learners are guided to:

-In pairs mention challenges (sickness, lack of food)
-In groups discuss handling difficulties
-Share personal experiences
-Practice prayer for help

What do you do when facing challenges?

KLB CRE Activities Grade Two pg. 68
-The Holy Bible
-Discussion materials
-Prayer resources
-Group activities

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Jesus Calms the Storm - Lessons from the miracle

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

-Tell two lessons from the miracle
-Draw and colour a boat
-Show desire to trust God

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Tell two lessons learnt from the miracle
-Draw and colour a boat
-Discuss trusting God in difficulties
-In groups sing about calming storm

What lessons do you learn from this miracle?

KLB CRE Activities Grade Two pg. 70
-The Holy Bible
-Drawing materials
-Colors
-Songs

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Miraculous Catch of Fish - The story

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

-Retell the story of miraculous catch
-Read Luke 5:3-9
-Identify the fishermen

In groups, learners are guided to:

-In turns picture read Luke 5:3-9
-Watch video clip on the catch
-Retell story in own words
-Identify Simon Peter

How did Jesus help the fishermen?

KLB CRE Activities Grade Two pg. 72
-The Holy Bible
-Story pictures
-Video clips
-Digital devices

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Miraculous Catch of Fish - Problem solving

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

-List ways Jesus solved fishermen's problem
-Tell how they caught many fish
-Show faith in God's help

In groups, learners are guided to:

-List ways Jesus solved the problem
-Tell how fishermen caught many fish
-Discuss obeying Jesus' instructions
-Practice following directions

How does obeying help us?

KLB CRE Activities Grade Two pg. 74
-The Holy Bible
-Discussion materials
-Problem-solving exercises
-Writing materials

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Miraculous Catch of Fish - Exercising faith

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

-Tell how to exercise faith in God
-Mention three lessons from the miracle
-Show trust in God

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Tell how they can exercise faith
-Mention three lessons from the miracle
-Sing "I will make you fishers of men"
-Share faith experiences

Why is faith important?

KLB CRE Activities Grade Two pg. 75
-The Holy Bible
-Songs
-Faith examples
-Group discussions

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Miraculous Catch of Fish - Drawing fish

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

-Draw and colour a fish
-Appreciate God's creation
-Show creativity in artwork

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Draw and colour a fish
-Discuss fish as God's creation
-Display artwork in classroom
-Sing songs about creation

How can you show God's creation?

KLB CRE Activities Grade Two pg. 77
-Drawing materials
-Colors
-Display materials
-Songs

-Observation -Creative work -Oral questions

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Healing the Man with Withered Hand - The story

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

-Retell the healing story
-Read Matthew 12:9-11,13
-Understand the condition

In groups, learners are guided to:

-In groups picture read Matthew 12:9-11,13
-In pairs draw a withered hand
-Watch video clip on healing
-Discuss what a withered hand is

How was the man with a withered hand healed?

KLB CRE Activities Grade Two pg. 78
-The Holy Bible
-Drawing materials
-Video clips
-Digital devices

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Healing the Man with Withered Hand - Caring for others

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

-Show compassion to others
-Role play caring for differently abled
-Practice kindness

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Role play how to care for those abled differently
-Discuss showing compassion
-Practice helping others
-Share caring experiences

How do you show care to others?

KLB CRE Activities Grade Two pg. 80
-Role play materials
-Discussion guides
-Compassion examples
-Group activities

-Observation -Role play assessment -Written assignments

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Healing the Man with Withered Hand - Prayer for healing

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

-Share experiences of praying for healing
-Write Bible verses
-Show faith in prayer

In groups, learners are guided to:

-In pairs share experiences of praying for healing
-Write Matthew 12:13 on flash cards
-Recite the verse aloud
-Practice prayers for sick

When do you pray for healing?

KLB CRE Activities Grade Two pg. 82
-The Holy Bible
-Flash cards
-Writing materials
-Prayer resources

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Healing the Man with Withered Hand - Showing compassion

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

-Desire to show compassion
-Practice kindness daily
-Show love to others

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Discuss desiring to show compassion
-Practice acts of kindness
-Share how to help others
-Make commitment cards

How will you show compassion?

KLB CRE Activities Grade Two pg. 84
-Compassion examples
-Commitment cards
-Discussion materials
-Writing materials

-Observation -Reflection sheets -Written assignments

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Easter - Good Friday

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

-Recognize death of Jesus
-Read 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
-Understand God's love

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Write 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 on flash cards
-In pairs mention what happened on Good Friday
-View picture of Jesus on the cross
-Discuss God's love

Why is Jesus' death and resurrection important to Christians today?

KLB CRE Activities Grade Two pg. 85
-The Holy Bible
-Flash cards
-Cross pictures
-Writing materials

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Easter - Easter activities

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

-List four Easter celebration activities
-Participate in church activities
-Show appreciation for Easter

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Mention activities in church during Easter
-Discuss church celebrations
-Share Easter experiences
-Plan classroom celebration

What do you do during Easter?

KLB CRE Activities Grade Two pg. 87
-Church activities list
-Easter materials
-Planning resources
-Celebration items

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Easter - Easter activities

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

-List four Easter celebration activities
-Participate in church activities
-Show appreciation for Easter

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Mention activities in church during Easter
-Discuss church celebrations
-Share Easter experiences
-Plan classroom celebration

What do you do during Easter?

KLB CRE Activities Grade Two pg. 87
-Church activities list
-Easter materials
-Planning resources
-Celebration items

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Easter - Easter Monday

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

-State events of Easter Monday
-Read Mark 16:5-6
-Understand resurrection

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Mention what happened on Easter Monday
-In groups view picture of empty grave
-Discuss the three women
-Learn about resurrection

What happened after Jesus died?

KLB CRE Activities Grade Two pg. 89
-The Holy Bible
-Empty tomb pictures
-Story materials
-Group discussions

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

The Church

Prayer - Lord's Prayer introduction

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

-Recite the first four lines of Lord's prayer
-Read Matthew 6:9-10
-Show reverence in prayer

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Recite the first 4 lines of Lord's prayer
-Read Matthew 6:9-10 in turns
-Practice proper prayer posture
-Discuss prayer importance

Why should you pray always?

KLB CRE Activities Grade Two pg. 143
-The Holy Bible
-Prayer charts
-Flash cards
-Prayer resources

-Observation -Oral recitation -Written assignments

The Church

Prayer - Lord's Prayer practice

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

-Sing song on Lord's prayer
-Demonstrate prayer actions
-Show worship through singing

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Sing a song on the Lord's prayer
-Practice prayer movements
-Create prayer actions
-Perform prayer songs

How do you worship through prayer?

KLB CRE Activities Grade Two pg. 145
-Songs
-Musical resources
-Action guides
-Performance space

-Observation -Performance -Oral questions

The Church

Prayer - Friend at midnight story

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

-Retell the story of friend at midnight
-Read Luke 11:5-10
-Understand persistence in prayer

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Picture read Luke 11:5-10
-Retell the story in own words
-Role play the midnight friend
-Discuss persistent prayer

How does the midnight friend teach us about prayer?

KLB CRE Activities Grade Two pg. 147
-The Holy Bible
-Story pictures
-Role play materials
-Discussion guides

-Observation -Oral questions -Role play assessment

The Church

Prayer - Importance of prayer

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

-State importance of prayer
-Practice regular prayer
-Show commitment to prayer life

In groups, learners are guided to:

-In groups say the importance of prayer
-Share personal prayer experiences
-Create prayer times
-Practice daily prayer

Why is prayer important?

KLB CRE Activities Grade Two pg. 149
-Discussion materials
-Prayer examples
-Schedule tools
-Writing materials

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

The Church

The Holy Spirit - God's promise to disciples

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

-State the promise Jesus gave disciples
-Read Acts 1:4
-Understand God's faithfulness

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Mention examples of good promises from parents
-Say whether promises were fulfilled
-In turns read Acts 1:4
-Discuss promise fulfillment

What did Jesus promise His disciples?

KLB CRE Activities Grade Two pg. 151
-The Holy Bible
-Promise examples
-Discussion materials
-Family stories

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

The Church

The Holy Spirit - Coming of Holy Spirit

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

-Read Acts 2:3-4
-Describe how Holy Spirit came
-Recognize God's power

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Read Acts 2:3-4 in turns
-Discuss Pentecost event
-Describe tongues of fire
-Share understanding

How did the Holy Spirit come?

KLB CRE Activities Grade Two pg. 153
-The Holy Bible
-Pentecost pictures
-Story materials
-Discussion guides

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

The Church

The Holy Spirit - Roles of Holy Spirit

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

-Mention three roles of Holy Spirit
-Read relevant Bible verses
-Understand Holy Spirit's work

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Mention Holy Spirit strengthens (Luke 24:49)
-Discuss Holy Spirit guides (Romans 8:14)
-Learn Holy Spirit unites Christians (Ephesians 4:3-4)
-In groups write roles on flash cards

What is the work of the Holy Spirit?

KLB CRE Activities Grade Two pg. 155
-The Holy Bible
-Flash cards
-Writing materials
-Group activities

-Observation -Oral questions -Written assignments

The Church

The Holy Spirit - Flash card activity

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

-Write Holy Spirit's work on flash cards
-Read cards aloud in pairs
-Display work in classroom

In groups, learners are guided to:

-In groups write Holy Spirit's work on flash cards
-Read flash cards aloud in pairs
-Display cards in classroom
-Review roles together

How do you remember Holy Spirit's work?

KLB CRE Activities Grade Two pg. 157
-Flash cards
-Writing materials
-Display materials
-Pair activities

-Observation -Reading assessment -Creative work

The Church

The Holy Spirit - Singing about Holy Spirit

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

-Sing song about work of Holy Spirit
-Show joy in worship
-Appreciate Holy Spirit's presence

In groups, learners are guided to:

-Sing a song about work of Holy Spirit
-Create simple Holy Spirit songs
-Practice worship singing
-Share favorite songs

How do you worship the Holy Spirit?

KLB CRE Activities Grade Two pg. 159
-Songs
-Musical resources
-Songbooks
-Performance space

-Observation -Performance -Oral questions