Grade 4 CRE Christian Values β Obedience At School Notes
CRE Notes: Obedience at School
Subject: Christian Religious Education (CRE) β Target age: 9 years (Kenyan primary)
Obedience means listening and doing what teachers, school leaders and adults ask you to do. It helps everyone learn and keeps you safe. ππ©βπ«π¨βπ«
- It helps you learn better.
- It keeps you and others safe (e.g., during play, on the road).
- Teachers can teach when children are quiet and attentive.
- You show respect and make your school a good place to be.
- Obedience pleases God and follows Jesusβ example. π
- Be on time for class and assembly. β°
- Wear the correct uniform and keep it tidy. π
- Listen when the teacher talks; raise your hand to speak. β
- Do your homework and classwork. β
- Keep the school clean and respect school property. π§Ή
Luke 2:51 β "And he went down with them and came to Nazareth and was obedient to them." (Jesus obeyed his parents.)
Ephesians 6:1 β "Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right." (Obedience pleases God.)
- Listen with your eyes and ears when the teacher speaks.
- Follow instructions the first time they are given.
- Ask nicely if you donβt understand: "Teacher, may I ask a question?"
- Help classmates when the teacher asks you to work together.
- Say "sorry" if you make a mistake and try to do better next time.
If you do not obey, you may get a warning, lose play time, be given extra tasks, or make learning harder for others. Always try to obey so everyone is happy and safe.
In pairs, act out one of these scenes. Use polite words and show obedience.
- Scene A: A teacher asks the class to line up for assembly.
- Scene B: A student is told to stop running in the classroom.
- Scene C: A pupil helps a friend tidy up after break when the teacher asks.
Dear God, help me to obey my teachers and follow school rules. Give me a kind heart to help others. Amen. π
- What does obedience mean? (one sentence)
- Name two school rules you must obey.
- Write one Bible verse that teaches about obedience.
- True or False: It is okay to ignore the teacher when they ask you to be quiet. (Answer)