Birthday Social Habits

Lesson Plan for Friendship (Birthday)

Subject: Social Habits
Class: Nursery 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 8
Age: 4-5 years
Topic: Friendship (Birthday Celebration)
Sub-topic: Understanding Friendship and Celebrating Birthdays
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

Understand the concept of friendship and birthdays.
Recognize the importance of celebrating birthdays with friends.
Appreciate the significance of their age and friends’ ages.
Participate in birthday activities and greetings.

Keywords

Friendship
Birthday
Age
Celebrate
Song
Fun
Happiness

Set Induction

Ask the pupils:

“Do you know when your birthday is?”
“What do you like about birthdays?”
This helps the children connect with the lesson by relating it to their personal experiences.

Entry Behavior

The pupils are familiar with the concept of a birthday and have friends to celebrate with.

Learning Resources and Materials

Birthday chart with pupils’ birthdays.
Birthday hats and balloons for role-play.
Picture cards of birthday celebrations.
“Happy Birthday” song lyrics.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Children are familiar with the concept of birthdays and friendships. They may have already attended or celebrated birthdays.

Embedded Core Skills

Social Skills: Learning how to celebrate together and share happiness with friends.
Numeracy Skills: Understanding age by relating birthdays to months, weeks, and days.
Emotional Intelligence: Understanding the joy of celebrating special days with friends.

Learning Materials

Wall chart of birthdays.
“Happy Birthday” song lyrics.
Birthday cards or greeting cards.

Reference Books

Lagos State Scheme of Work
“Birthday Fun and Friendship” by Anna Peterson
“Celebrating Special Days” by Michelle White

Instructional Materials

Picture cards of birthday celebrations.
Flashcards with age-related questions (e.g., “How old are you?” and “How many days is five years?”).

Content

What is Friendship?

Friendship is a special relationship with someone who likes and cares for you. Friends share happy moments together.

What is a Birthday?

A birthday is the special day we celebrate every year to remember the day we were born.
It is a time to be happy, share with friends, and appreciate life.
Example: If someone is five years old, they are 60 months, 260 weeks, or 1815 days old.

Why Celebrate Birthdays?

It reminds us of our age.
It helps us to know our friends’ ages.
It is a time to thank God for life.
Birthdays are fun times with friends and family.

Class Activities for Birthday Celebration

Teacher allows children to share their ages with each other.
Pupils can ask their friends their ages to know how old they are.
Create a Birthday Chart in class, where pupils’ birthdays are written.
Celebrate a friend’s birthday by singing the “Happy Birthday” song.
Encourage children to wish each other “Happy Birthday” during the celebration.

15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions with Options

A birthday is celebrated once ___ a year.
a) every
b) twice
c) never
d) often
A birthday reminds us of how ___ we are.
a) old
b) new
c) happy
d) tired
A good friend ___ you on your birthday.
a) ignores
b) celebrates
c) fights
d) helps
Birthdays are a time to ___ God for life.
a) ignore
b) celebrate
c) complain
d) fight
If you are five years old, you are ___ months old.
a) 60
b) 100
c) 120
d) 30
We celebrate birthdays because it is a ___ day.
a) sad
b) normal
c) special
d) boring
Friends ___ on birthdays.
a) fight
b) celebrate
c) argue
d) ignore
The “Happy Birthday” song is sung to ___ the celebrant.
a) ignore
b) wish
c) disturb
d) ignore
A birthday is a time to ___ with friends.
a) sleep
b) fight
c) share fun
d) cry
It is important to know the ages of your ___ friends.
a) new
b) old
c) best
d) quiet
Birthdays are a time to feel ___ and happy.
a) sad
b) tired
c) excited
d) angry
A person who is five years old is ___ days old.
a) 2000
b) 5000
c) 1815
d) 3000
A birthday is a time for ___ and celebration.
a) fighting
b) sleeping
c) fun
d) sadness
On birthdays, friends ___ the celebrant.
a) ignore
b) praise
c) fight
d) argue
A birthday is a reminder of the ___ we have spent on earth.
a) time
b) sadness
c) tiredness
d) crying

15 FAQ with Answers

What is a birthday?
A birthday is the special day we celebrate the day we were born.
Why do we celebrate birthdays?
Birthdays remind us of our age, help us appreciate life, and are fun times to celebrate with friends.
How often do we celebrate birthdays?
We celebrate birthdays once a year.
What should you do if it’s your friend’s birthday?
You should wish them a “Happy Birthday” and celebrate with them.
Why is it important to know your friend’s age?
Knowing your friend’s age helps you understand them better and helps you celebrate their special day.
What is the “Happy Birthday” song for?
It is sung to wish the birthday person happiness and celebrate their special day.
Can we celebrate birthdays alone?
No, birthdays are more fun when we celebrate with our friends and family.
How old are you if you are five years old?
You are 60 months old, 260 weeks old, or 1815 days old.
What does a birthday remind us of?
A birthday reminds us of the days, weeks, months, and years we’ve spent in this world.
What do we do to celebrate birthdays in class?
We share our ages, sing “Happy Birthday,” and celebrate with friends.
What makes a birthday celebration fun?
Celebrating with friends, singing, dancing, and playing make birthdays fun.
Can we give gifts on birthdays?
Yes, giving gifts is one way to show love and care to the birthday person.
How do we show that we care for a friend on their birthday?
We give them a birthday card, sing songs, and share gifts or food.
What should you say when it’s someone’s birthday?
You should say, “Happy Birthday!”
What is a birthday chart?
A birthday chart is where everyone’s birthdays are written to remember and celebrate them.

Presentation

Step 1: Revision of the Previous Topic

Ask the pupils to share how they celebrated birthdays in the past. Discuss how birthdays are special days.

Step 2: Introduction of New Topic

Introduce the topic of Friendship and Birthdays by talking about how we celebrate with friends and the fun of knowing each other’s ages.

Step 3: Student Contributions and Corrections

Encourage pupils to share their birthday experiences and what they enjoy doing with their friends during celebrations.

Teacher’s Activities

Share a short story or role-play a birthday celebration.
Guide the students to sing “Happy Birthday” together.

Learner’s Activities

Participate in birthday role-play and share their ages.
Answer fill-in-the-blank questions and engage in group birthday songs.

Assessment

Observe students during the birthday celebrations and check if they understand the concept of sharing happiness with friends.

Evaluation Questions

How do we celebrate birthdays?
What is the importance of knowing our friend’s age?
What is the “Happy Birthday” song for?
How old are you if you are five years old?
Why do we celebrate birthdays with friends?
What do you do when it’s your friend’s birthday?
What is a birthday chart?
How can you make a birthday celebration fun?
What do you like most about birthdays?
What makes a good friend on your birthday?

Conclusion

Recap the key points about friendship and birthdays.
Encourage pupils to appreciate their friends and celebrate together.