Social Behaviours Civic Education Nursery 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Subject:  Civic Education
Class: Nursery 1
Term: First Term
Week: Week 1
Topic: Acceptable Good Social Behaviours – Social Behaviours
Sub-topic: Understanding and Practicing Good Social Behaviours
Duration: 30 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

• Students will be able to identify good social behaviours.
• Students will understand the importance of good social behaviours.
• Students will demonstrate good social behaviours through role-play and activities.

Key Words: Behaviours, Social, Respect, Polite, Waiting, Truth

Entry Behaviour: Students will be greeted warmly and asked to share times when they waited for their turns or were polite to others.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Visual aids with pictures depicting good social behaviours.
• Flashcards with key words (respect, polite, waiting, etc.).
• Storybooks or videos showing examples of good social behaviours.
• Role-play props (e.g., toy food, chairs for lining up).

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
The teacher will ask students about times when they were kind to others or followed instructions from adults, connecting to the idea of good social behaviours.

Embedded Core Skills:
Communication skills (listening and speaking), social skills (respecting others, waiting for turns), critical thinking (understanding why certain behaviours are important).

Learning Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Nursery 1 Civic Education.
• Storybooks or videos showcasing good social behaviours.

Instructional Materials:

• Flashcards with key words.
• Visual aids depicting good social behaviours.
• Props for role-play activities.
• Whiteboard and markers.

Content:

Acceptable Good Social Behaviours for Nursery 1 Pupils

1. Do not run up and down within the school compound
   • Example: Walk calmly and safely in the school area. 🚶‍♀️
2. Always line up and wait for your turns
   • Example: When waiting for your turn to play or eat, stand in a line nicely. 🔄
3. Do not tell lies
   • Example: Always tell the truth, like when you explain what happened during playtime. 🤥
4. Always do your class work and do not be lazy
   • Example: Finish your drawings or puzzles in class without wasting time. ⏰
5. Be polite and respectful
   • Example: Say “please” and “thank you” to teachers and friends. 🙏
6. Join queues
   • Example: When it’s time for lunch, join the line quietly without pushing. 🍽️
7. Always smile
   • Example: Share your happy smiles with friends and teachers every day. 😊
8. Do not play rough and dirty
   • Example: Play gently with toys and keep them clean after playing. 🧸
9. Do not shout at others
   • Example: Use a calm voice to talk to friends and teachers, even when excited. 🗣️
10. Do not use bad, foul or dirty words to describe others
    • Example: Use kind words to talk about friends and classmates. 🌟

Teaching these behaviours helps create a positive and respectful environment for learning and playing.

Class Activity Discussion about Good Social Behaviours

1. Why should we walk calmly in school?
   • Answer: Walking calmly keeps us safe and prevents accidents. 🚶‍♂️
2. Why is it important to wait for our turns?
   • Answer: Waiting for our turns helps everyone play or eat without problems. ⌛
3. Why should we tell the truth?
   • Answer: Telling the truth helps us build trust with friends and teachers. 🤥
4. Why should we finish our class work?
   • Answer: Finishing our work shows that we are responsible and ready to learn. 📚
5. How should we talk to others?
   • Answer: We should talk politely and respectfully to everyone. 🗣️
6. Why should we join lines?
   • Answer: Joining lines helps us take turns and be fair to everyone. 🔄
7. Why is it important to smile?
   • Answer: Smiling makes us and others happy, creating a friendly atmosphere. 😊
8. Why should we play gently with toys?
   • Answer: Playing gently keeps toys safe and clean for everyone to enjoy. 🧸
9. How should we talk when we are excited?
   • Answer: Even when excited, we should use a calm voice and not shout. 🗯️
10. What kind of words should we use for others?
    • Answer: We should use kind words and not say mean or dirty things about others. 🌟

Learning and practicing these behaviours make us good friends and students.

Evaluation Questions about Good Social Behaviours

1. We should __________ in school.
   a) run
   b) walk calmly
   c) jump
   d) hide
2. What helps everyone play or eat without problems?
   a) being lazy
   b) waiting for our turns
   c) shouting loudly
   d) pushing others
3. Telling the truth helps us build ________ with others.
   a) trust
   b) fear
   c) anger
   d) sadness
4. Finishing our class work shows that we are __________.
   a) sleepy
   b) lazy
   c) responsible
   d) silly
5. How should we talk to everyone?
   a) rudely
   b) respectfully
   c) quietly
   d) loudly
6. Joining lines helps us take turns and be ________ to everyone.
   a) mean
   b) unfair
   c) gentle
   d) fair
7. Playing gently keeps toys ________ for everyone to enjoy.
   a) dirty
   b) safe and clean
   c) broken
   d) hidden
8. Even when excited, we should use a ________ voice.
   a) calm
   b) loud
   c) angry
   d) sad
9. What kind of words should we use for others?
   a) kind
   b) mean
   c) dirty
   d) loud
10. Should we run up and down in school?
    a) Yes
    b) No
11. Is it okay to push others in line?
    a) Yes
    b) No
12. Should we finish our class work?
    a) Yes
    b) No
13. Should we talk politely to others?
    a) Yes
    b) No
14. Is it okay to use bad words to describe others?
    a) Yes
    b) No

1. Presentation
   Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic which was about being kind to others and sharing toys. Honesty Civic Education Nursery 1 Age 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic by showing pictures of children showing good social behaviours like waiting in line and sharing toys.

   Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to give their own contributions by asking questions like “What do we do when we want to talk to someone?” or “How do we show respect to our friends?” The teacher corrects the pupils when necessary, emphasizing the importance of good social behaviours.

2. Teacher’s Activities:
   • Presenting key words using flashcards and visuals.
   • Engaging students in discussions about good social behaviours.
   • Using stories or videos to illustrate examples of good social behaviours.
3. Learners’ Activities:
   • Participating in discussions about good social behaviours.
   • Role-playing scenarios where they demonstrate waiting in line or sharing toys politely.
   • Listening to stories or watching videos about good social behaviours.

Assessment:
The teacher will assess students’ understanding through observation during role-play activities, participation in discussions, and their ability to follow instructions related to good social behaviours.

Evaluation Questions :

1. What are good social behaviours?
2. Why is it important to wait for our turns?
3. How do we show respect to our friends?
4. Can you give an example of being polite?
5. What should we do when we want to talk to someone?
6. Is it okay to push others in line? Why or why not?
7. Why is telling the truth important in our interactions?
8. How can we show kindness to others?
9. What do we do if we want to play with someone else’s toys?
10. What did you learn about good social behaviours today?

Conclusion:
The teacher will go around to mark students’ participation and understanding during the lesson. Any necessary corrections or additional explanations will be provided. Students will be encouraged to practice good social behaviours in school and at home.