Dressing Habits Social Habits Nursery 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 4

Lesson Plan for Dressing Habits: Importance of Dressing Neatly and Smartly

Subject: Social Habits
Class: Nursery 1
Term: First Term
Week: 4
Age: 4-5 years
Topic: Dressing Habits
Sub-topic: How Dressing Neatly Boosts Confidence and Self-Respect
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

• Understand the importance of dressing neatly and smartly.
• Identify the steps to ensure their dress is neat and well-maintained.
• Recognize how good dressing contributes to self-confidence.
• Understand the role of parents in helping children look smart and neat.

Keywords

• Neat
• Smart
• Confidence
• Dressing
• Self-respect
• Clothes care

Set Induction

Ask the pupils:

• “How do you feel when you dress nicely to school?”
• “Why do you think it is important to wear a clean and neat uniform?”
  This will prompt them to reflect on how dressing affects their feelings and confidence.

Entry Behavior

The pupils already have experience dressing themselves with varying levels of parental assistance, and they understand the basics of wearing uniforms or clothes to school.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Flashcards of neat and untidy clothes.
• Pictures showing children in clean, neat uniforms.
• Examples of school uniforms, shoes, and accessories (real or pictures).

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Children already know how to wear clothes but may not always understand the importance of dressing neatly or the effort needed to look smart for school.

Embedded Core Skills

• Self-Management: Developing the habit of wearing neat and well-maintained clothes.
• Personal Responsibility: Caring for personal belongings like shoes, socks, and uniform.
• Communication Skills: Learning how to ask for help in case of dressing challenges.

Learning Materials

• Flashcards showing different dressing styles.
• Picture charts or posters showing well-dressed children.
• Example of neat shoes, socks, and clothes.

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work.
• “The Importance of Dressing Well” by Anne S.
• “Dress for Success” by Emily B.

Instructional Materials

• Flashcards
• Whiteboard and markers
• Pictures or real clothes for demonstration

Content

Why Dressing Neatly is Important

• Dressing neatly gives us confidence.
• It helps us feel proud of ourselves and boosts our self-esteem.
• People will respect us more when we look neat.
• Dressing smartly is a way of showing that we care about ourselves.

Things Parents Can Do to Help Their Children Look Smart

• Buy good materials for sewing uniforms or clothes.
• Avoid making clothes that are too big or too small.
• Ensure shoes are polished and clean.
• Encourage combing hair daily.
• Avoid tight clothes that may be uncomfortable.
• Iron school uniforms to make them look neat.
• Pull up socks properly and ensure they fit well.

15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions with Options

1. Dressing neatly makes us feel ___ about ourselves.
   a) Sad
   b) Confident
   c) Angry
   d) Tired
2. Good dressing helps us show ___ for ourselves.
   a) No care
   b) Respect
   c) Laziness
   d) Anger
3. Parents should buy ___ materials for school uniforms.
   a) Bad
   b) Good
   c) Old
   d) Cheap
4. ___ is important to make sure clothes fit properly.
   a) Wearing tight clothes
   b) Wearing clothes that are too big
   c) Wearing clothes that fit just right
   d) Wearing clothes without buttons
5. Shoes should be ___ and well-maintained.
   a) Dirty
   b) Clean
   c) Wet
   d) Old
6. You should ___ your school uniform to make it neat.
   a) Iron
   b) Tear
   c) Dirty
   d) Forget
7. To look smart, you should comb your ___ daily.
   a) Shoes
   b) Hair
   c) Hands
   d) Feet
8. You should ___ your socks properly to look neat.
   a) Pull up
   b) Tear
   c) Hide
   d) Ignore
9. ___ clothes show that you care about how you look.
   a) Dirty
   b) Neat
   c) Loose
   d) Torn
10. It is important to dress neatly because it gives us ___.
    a) Confidence
    b) Anger
    c) Sadness
    d) Fear
11. Parents should help children avoid wearing clothes that are ___.
    a) Too tight
    b) Too loose
    c) Too bright
    d) Too old
12. A good way to make your clothes look neat is to ___.
    a) Iron them
    b) Leave them wrinkled
    c) Ignore them
    d) Hide them
13. A neat school uniform shows that you ___ about school.
    a) Don’t care
    b) Care
    c) Hate
    d) Ignore
14. Parents should make sure that the shoes are ___.
    a) Polished
    b) Dirty
    c) Broken
    d) Too big
15. You should always wear clothes that ___ you well.
    a) Fit
    b) Are too tight
    c) Are too big
    d) Are torn

15 FAQ with Answers

1. Why is it important to dress neatly?
   Dressing neatly helps us feel confident and be respected by others.
2. How does good dressing help you?
   It gives you boldness and confidence, helping you feel good about yourself.
3. What can parents do to help their children look smart?
   Parents can buy good materials for sewing, ensure clothes fit well, and polish shoes.
4. Why should we iron our school uniform?
   Ironing makes our uniform look neat and helps us feel smart.
5. How can I keep my shoes clean?
   Polish your shoes regularly to keep them looking neat.
6. What should I do if my socks are falling down?
   Make sure to pull up your socks properly.
7. Why shouldn’t I wear clothes that are too tight?
   Tight clothes can be uncomfortable and make you feel uneasy.
8. How should my hair look?
   Comb your hair neatly every day.
9. What happens when you dress nicely?
   You feel confident and people respect you more.
10. What should I do if my uniform is too big?
    Ask your parents to get a uniform that fits just right.
11. Why should I not wear dirty clothes?
    Dirty clothes make you look untidy and can make you feel embarrassed.
12. How do I make my school uniform look neat?
    Iron it, make sure it fits well, and keep it clean.
13. How can I help my parents take care of my uniform?
    You can keep your clothes clean and put them away properly.
14. What should I do if my clothes are torn?
    Tell your parents so they can fix them or get new ones.
15. Why is it good to wear a clean and neat uniform?
    It shows that you care about yourself and your school.

Presentation

Step 1: Revision of the Previous Topic

• Ask students how they feel when they dress neatly and what happens when their clothes are untidy.

Step 2: Introduction of New Topic

• Explain the importance of dressing neatly and show examples of neat and untidy clothing.
• Discuss the role of parents in helping children look smart and present.

Step 3: Student Contributions and Corrections

• Allow students to share what they do to make themselves look smart and provide positive corrections.

Teacher’s Activities

• Demonstrate how to properly iron a shirt or fold a uniform.
• Use pictures to show the difference between neat and untidy dressing.
• Ask students to share how they make their uniforms look smart.

Learner’s Activities

• Participate in discussions about the importance of dressing neatly.
• Practice putting on socks properly and adjusting their clothes to look neat.

Assessment

• Observe students during class activities to see if they can dress neatly and perform tasks like ironing or cleaning shoes.
• Review answers to fill-in-the-blank questions to check understanding.

Evaluation Questions

1. Why is dressing neatly important?
2. What can parents do to help children dress smartly?
3. How do you keep your shoes clean?
4. What should you do if your uniform is too big?
5. Why should you comb your hair?
6. What does dressing smartly give you?
7. How can you make your uniform look neat?
8. Why shouldn’t clothes be too tight?
9. How do you make sure your socks stay up?
10. What happens when you dress neatly?

Conclusion

• The teacher will recap the importance of dressing neatly, reinforce the role of parents, and emphasize how good dressing boosts confidence and respect.