| aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type | Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson |
| Which subject | Religion |
| What age group | Year or Grade 6 |
| What topic | Loving God and Loving Others |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Any other preferences |
To engage students in a thought-provoking discussion about the concepts of loving God and loving others, and to set the stage for deeper exploration of these ideas throughout the lesson.
Create a Circle: Have students stand in a circle. Introduce the “Love Ball” as a fun way to share their thoughts.
Pass the Love Ball: Begin by holding the Love Ball and sharing one thing you love about God. After sharing, pass the Love Ball to the student on your right.
Encourage Sharing: As each student receives the ball, they should share something they love about God or someone in their life (like friends, family, or even pets). They can also choose to pass if they want to listen instead.
Sticky Note Reflection: Once the Love Ball has made a complete circle, provide each student with sticky notes. Ask them to write down one new insight they gained about loving God and one way they can show love to others based on what they've heard from their classmates.
Group Discussion: Conclude the activity by asking a few students to share their sticky note reflections. Highlight key points, and tie these thoughts back to the theme of the lesson: Loving God and Loving Others.
After the discussion, explain that today's lesson will dive deeper into what it really means to love God and love others. We will explore different perspectives, stories, and teachings that help us understand these important values even better!
Using this engaging and interactive start, students are encouraged to think about love in a broader context while also promoting a sense of community and openness within the classroom.