Good and Bad Habits: Learning Healthy Routines Social Habits Nursery 1

Lesson Plan for Social Habits: Good and Bad Habits

Subject: Social Habits
Class: Nursery 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 2
Age: 4-5 years
Topic: Good and Bad Habits
Sub-topic: Examples of Good and Bad Habits
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

• Identify examples of good and bad habits.
• Demonstrate understanding by categorizing habits as good or bad.
• Understand the importance of good habits for healthy living.
• Practise using good habits in their daily routines.

Keywords

• Habit
• Good habits
• Bad habits
• Health
• Cleanliness

Set Induction

To start the lesson, ask the pupils:

• “What are some things we do every day?”
• “What is something good that you do every day?”
  This will help them connect the idea of habits to their daily actions.

Entry Behavior

The pupils are familiar with the concept of doing things every day (e.g., eating, sleeping, playing) and can share examples of what they do at home and school.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Picture cards with examples of good and bad habits.
• Storybooks on good behavior.
• Chart paper for class discussion.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Most children know simple actions like brushing teeth, washing hands, or saying “please” and “thank you.” The lesson connects these actions to the broader concept of habits, helping them identify their own habits.

Embedded Core Skills

• Social Skills: Sharing, playing with others.
• Communication Skills: Expressing ideas, listening to peers.
• Health Education: Understanding cleanliness and healthy habits.

Learning Materials

• Flashcards showing good and bad habits.
• Chart paper for writing examples.

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work.
• “Good Habits for Little Ones” by Jane Williams.
• “The Bad Habit” by Mary George.

Instructional Materials

• Flashcards
• Whiteboard
• Markers

Content

Good Habits

• Praying every day
• Taking a bath daily
• Brushing teeth twice a day
• Eating healthy fruits
• Always telling the truth
• Practising cleanliness
• Not talking at the table when eating
• Saying “please,” “thank you,” “sorry,” “excuse me,” and “you’re welcome”

Bad Habits

• Telling lies
• Making noise in class
• Being lazy
• Being dirty
• Eating too much junk food
• Taking things that belong to others
• Fighting
• Beating siblings

15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions with Options

1. Praying every day is a ___ habit.
   a) Bad
   b) Good
   c) Lazy
   d) Ugly
2. Telling lies is a ___ habit.
   a) Good
   b) Bad
   c) Healthy
   d) Clean
3. Eating too many sugary foods is a ___ habit.
   a) Good
   b) Bad
   c) Nice
   d) Clean
4. Saying “thank you” is a ___ habit.
   a) Bad
   b) Good
   c) Rude
   d) Clean
5. Washing hands before eating is a ___ habit.
   a) Bad
   b) Good
   c) Lazy
   d) Ugly
6. Making noise in class is a ___ habit.
   a) Bad
   b) Good
   c) Healthy
   d) Fun
7. Taking a bath daily is a ___ habit.
   a) Bad
   b) Good
   c) Rude
   d) Messy
8. Fighting is a ___ habit.
   a) Good
   b) Bad
   c) Helpful
   d) Clean
9. Eating only healthy food is a ___ habit.
   a) Bad
   b) Good
   c) Dirty
   d) Lazy
10. Saying the truth is a ___ habit.
    a) Bad
    b) Good
    c) Lazy
    d) Messy
11. Being lazy is a ___ habit.
    a) Bad
    b) Good
    c) Healthy
    d) Clean
12. Taking something that belongs to someone else is a ___ habit.
    a) Good
    b) Bad
    c) Healthy
    d) Nice
13. Saying “excuse me” is a ___ habit.
    a) Bad
    b) Good
    c) Lazy
    d) Rude
14. Beating your siblings is a ___ habit.
    a) Bad
    b) Good
    c) Healthy
    d) Fun
15. Keeping your school materials clean is a ___ habit.
    a) Bad
    b) Good
    c) Lazy
    d) Rude

15 FAQ with Answers

1. What is a habit?
   A habit is something we do regularly.
2. What is a good habit?
   A good habit is something that helps us be healthy, kind, and clean, like brushing our teeth or telling the truth.
3. What is a bad habit?
   A bad habit is something that can hurt us or others, like telling lies or being lazy.
4. Why should we pray every day?
   Praying helps us stay close to God and be thankful.
5. Why should we brush our teeth twice a day?
   Brushing our teeth keeps our teeth clean and healthy.
6. What happens if we eat too much junk food?
   Eating too much junk food can make us sick and weak.
7. Why is cleanliness important?
   Cleanliness helps us stay healthy and avoid germs.
8. What should we do before eating?
   We should wash our hands to keep them clean.
9. Is it good to tell lies?
   No, telling lies is a bad habit. We should always tell the truth.
10. How can we be good pupils?
    By following good habits like being kind, listening, and being respectful.
11. What is the magic word to use when we need help?
    “Please” is the magic word.
12. Is it okay to fight with others?
    No, fighting is a bad habit. We should use kind words instead.
13. Why should we make our bed in the morning?
    Making our bed helps keep our room clean and tidy.
14. Why should we say “thank you”?
    Saying “thank you” is polite and shows we are grateful.
15. What is a lazy habit?
    A lazy habit is when we don’t want to do things we are supposed to do, like cleaning up or helping.

Presentation

Step 1: Revision of the Previous Topic

• Begin by asking students what they remember about habits and what actions they do every day.

Step 2: Introduction of New Topic

• Introduce the concept of good and bad habits with examples. Show flashcards for each habit and explain.

Step 3: Student Contributions and Corrections

• Encourage students to give their examples of good and bad habits. Correct where necessary.

Teacher’s Activities

• Introduce and explain the concept of good and bad habits using flashcards.
• Ask students to share examples of habits they practice at home and school.
• Guide them through the categorization of habits into good and bad.

Learner’s Activities

• Students will give examples of good and bad habits.
• Participate in activities that involve categorizing habits.
• Complete the fill-in-the-blank questions as a class.

Assessment

• Observe student participation during the lesson.
• Review their answers to the fill-in-the-blank questions.
• Assess their understanding by asking them to demonstrate good habits in class.

Evaluation Questions

1. What is a good habit?
2. Name one good habit you practice every day.
3. Why is telling lies a bad habit?
4. Can you think of a bad habit that affects your health?
5. How can you practise cleanliness every day?
6. What do we do before eating?
7. What is one bad habit you can stop doing?
8. What should you do if you feel like making noise in class?
9. Why should we eat healthy food?
10. How can we be kind to others?

Conclusion

• The teacher will summarize the importance of good habits and the need to avoid bad habits.
• Encourage students to practise one good habit today and share it with their parents.