CLASS NOTE: HOW A CHRISTIAN SHOULD RELATE TO OTHER PEOPLE
Subject: Christian Religious Studies (CRS)
Class: Nursery Three
Topic: How a Christian Should Relate to Other People
Theme: Living Like Jesus in Our World
1. COMPREHENSIVE CORE CONCEPTS
Introduction: God’s Big Family
God made everyone in the whole world. Because God made us, He wants us to live together happily like one big family. Being a Christian means trying our best to act like Jesus every day. Jesus was the kindest person who ever lived! He loved children, He helped the sick, and He was friendly to everyone He met.
To "relate" to people means how we talk to them, how we play with them, and how we treat them. As little Christians, our job is to show people what God’s love looks like by being good friends and kind neighbors.
Concept 1: Loving Everyone (The Golden Rule)
The most important rule Jesus gave us is to "Love your neighbor as yourself." This means we should treat other people exactly the way we want them to treat us.
If you want people to be nice to you, you must be nice to them first. If you want people to share their toys with you, you should share your toys with them too. We don’t just love people who are our best friends; we should be kind even to people we don’t know very well or people who are different from us.
Concept 2: The Power of Kind Words
Our mouths are for speaking words that make people feel happy and strong. A Christian child uses "Magic Words" like Please, Thank You, Excuse Me, and I am Sorry.
When we use kind words, we are showing respect. Respect means showing someone that they are important. We show respect to our parents, our teachers, and even our classmates. When we speak gently instead of shouting, we are relating to others the way Jesus wants us to.
Concept 3: Forgiveness and Peace
Sometimes, people might do something that makes us sad or angry. Maybe a friend broke your pencil or took your seat. A Christian child learns to forgive.
Forgiving means letting go of the "angry feelings" in your heart and choosing to be friends again. Instead of fighting or hitting back, we use our words to say, "I didn't like that, but I forgive you." This helps everyone stay at peace and keeps our hearts clean and happy.
2. REAL-WORLD EXAMPLES (SCENARIOS)
Scenario A: On the School Playground
Imagine you are on the slide, and you see a new student standing all by themselves. They look lonely.
- The Christian Way: You walk up to them, say "Hello! My name is [Your Name]. Do you want to play with me?"
- Why? This is showing hospitality and making others feel welcome.
Scenario B: At the Dinner Table
Your mummy cooked rice, but you really wanted noodles. You feel like crying or frowning.
- The Christian Way: You take a deep breath, say "Thank you, Mummy, for the food," and eat happily.
- Why? This shows gratitude and respect for the hard work your parents do.
Scenario C: When a Friend is Hurt
Your friend Tunde falls down while running and starts to cry.
- The Christian Way: You stop running, go to Tunde, ask "Are you okay?", and help him get up or call a teacher.
- Why? This is called Compassion—feeling what others feel and helping them.
3. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: STEP-BY-STEP GUIDES
How to Be a "Helper" at Home
- Look Around: See if there are toys on the floor or if someone needs help carrying something light.
- Ask Permission: Say, "Daddy, can I help you pack these shoes?"
- Do it with a Smile: Don't grumble! Doing chores with a happy heart is a way of loving your family.
How to Settle a Quarrel (Making Peace)
- Stop and Breathe: Don't use your hands to hit or your mouth to say mean things.
- Use "I" Statements: Say, "I feel sad when you take my book without asking."
- Listen: Let the other person talk too.
- Say Sorry/Forgive: If you were wrong, say "I am sorry." If they were wrong, say "It’s okay, I forgive you."
4. SUGGESTED HOME PROJECTS (PROJECT-BASED LEARNING)
Project 1: The "Kindness Jar"
Materials Needed: A clean plastic jar or bowl, small pieces of paper or colorful stones/beans.
Procedure:
- Every time you do something kind for someone (like helping Grandma or sharing a snack), put one stone or piece of paper in the jar.
- At the end of the week, look at how full the jar is!
- Goal: To visualize how many "seeds of love" you are planting in other people's hearts.
Project 2: The "Friendship Card"
Materials Needed: Paper, crayons, stickers, or glitter.
Procedure:
- Think of one person you haven't talked to in a while (maybe an auntie or a neighbor).
- Draw a beautiful picture of a sun or a flower on the paper.
- Ask an adult to help you write: "God loves you and I do too!"
- Give the card to the person and watch them smile.
5. LIFE SKILLS INTEGRATION
- Communication Skills: Learning to say "Please" and "Thank you" helps you get along with people in any job when you grow up. Doctors, Teachers, and even Pilots need to be polite!
- Empathy: This is the "Superpower" of understanding how others feel. When you understand that a friend is sad, you become a better friend and a better leader.
- Conflict Resolution: Learning to say "I'm sorry" is a life skill that keeps families and friendships strong forever.
6. ASSESSMENT THROUGH APPLICATION (PRACTICAL TASKS)
To see if the student understands, try these activities:
- The Smile Challenge: Ask the student to go through one whole afternoon smiling at everyone they meet at home. Ask them later: "How did people react when you smiled at them?"
- Role-Play (The Shared Toy): Give the student one toy and tell them to pretend a friend wants to play with it. Observe if they can practice "sharing" and using kind words like "Let's take turns."
- The "Magic Words" Check: During dinner, observe if the student uses "Please" and "Thank you" without being reminded.
7. STUDENT REFLECTION QUESTIONS
- How do you feel in your heart when someone is mean to you? How do you feel when someone is kind?
- If Jesus came to our classroom today, how would He treat the children who don't have a lunch box?
- What is one kind thing you can do for your teacher tomorrow?
- Why is it important to say "I am sorry" even when it feels hard to say?
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