Your Attitude Determines How High You May Go in Life – Nursery 2 Civic Education

Subject: Civic Education
Class: Nursery 2
Term: [Specify Term]
Week: 5
Topic: Attitude
Sub-topic: Examples of Good Attitude
Duration: 40 minutes
Theme: Civic and Moral Values

Focus Keyphrase:

Good attitude in school for kids

Behavioral Objectives:

By the end of this lesson, learners should be able to:

1. Say the meaning of attitude in simple terms.

2. Mention at least five examples of good attitude at home and in school.

3. Discuss why it’s important to behave well.

4. Demonstrate right attitudes towards schoolwork and chores at home.

Key Vocabulary:

• Attitude: The way you behave or respond to something.

• Altitude: How high you can go in life.

• Behaviour: What you usually do when asked to do something.

Entry Behaviour:

I started this lesson by telling the children something I believed would stick with them for life:
“Your attitude will determine how far you’ll go in life.”
I shared a story about my own son. One day, he helped his baby sister clean up her toys without anyone asking. I told the class how proud I was—and how that small act showed a good attitude, even though no reward was promised. They giggled, eager to share their own similar stories.

Building Background Knowledge:

The children already learned about self-expression last week. We reminded them how we express how we feel—and now, we’re learning how those expressions can be shaped into good or bad attitudes.

Teaching Methods:

• Role modelling

• Question and answer

• Explanation and discussion

• Recitation and imitation

• Storytelling and dramatization

Instructional Materials:

• Microphone (to help learners present)

• Drawing book

• Mirror (to reflect facial expressions)

• Toys (for role play)

• Pictures (showing different behaviors)

• Water and Sand (for collaborative tasks)

• Pillow and Bed (for “home chore” dramatization)

• Boxes (for sorting activity)

Lesson Content:

What is Attitude?

“Attitude is how we behave when something happens or when someone tells us to do something.”

Some pupils smile and say “Good morning” when they see the teacher; others frown and walk past.
Some learners sit still when reading; others roll on the mat and disturb their friends.
That’s attitude—and we must all learn to have the right one.

Examples of Good Attitudes at Home and in School

Let’s take these real-life examples I’ve seen in class:

• Hard Work – Like Femi who always tidies up without being told.

• Honesty – When Aisha returned her friend’s eraser without being asked.

• Faithfulness – Tobi always keeps his promises.

• Kindness – Lara helped a classmate who was crying.

• Respect – Everyone stood still when the national anthem played.

• Forgiveness – After Emeka was pushed, he didn’t fight back.

• Love – Sharing snacks during breaktime.

• Humility – Apologizing when wrong.

• Confidence – Speaking boldly during show and tell.

• Hopefulness – Believing “I can do it” even after failing.

Right Attitude Towards Work

• Waking up early

• Packing your school bag without being reminded

• Completing your assignments

• Listening to teachers

• Helping mummy sweep the floor

Rewards of Laziness and Hard Work

Laziness brings:

• Punishment

• Untidy classroom

• No playtime

Hard work brings:

• Praise

• Good marks

• More friends

• Gifts from teachers

Presentation: Step-by-Step Approach

Step 1: Review last week’s topic – Self Expression
Step 2: Introduce the new topic – Attitude
Step 3: Invite learners to share how they behaved this morning before school (some said they laid their beds, others shared how they brushed their teeth by themselves).
Step 4: Discuss and dramatize common classroom behaviors.

Teacher and Learners’ Activities

• I asked: “Who helped at home this morning?” Hands flew up.

• We sang: “Good attitude is the best, it brings reward and rest!”

• I acted out two scenes: one where a child shouted and another where the child greeted politely.

• They laughed and acted theirs too.

• I asked: “If someone doesn’t greet you, what should you do?”
  One said, “Still greet them!”

• That’s attitude in action.

Evaluation (Write out):

Fill in the blanks. Write five good attitudes we must show at home and in school:

Class Activity:

• Draw a picture of yourself helping someone at home.

• Say one thing you did today that shows a good attitude.

• Roleplay: “When mummy says wash the plates, what do you do?”

FAQs for Class Discussion

1. Q: What is an attitude?
   A: It is how we behave when something happens.

2. Q: Can we have a bad attitude?
   A: Yes, when we behave in a wrong way.

3. Q: Is saying “Thank you” a good attitude?
   A: Yes, it shows gratitude.

4. Q: Should I greet someone who doesn’t greet me?
   A: Yes! Always do the right thing.

5. Q: Can I say sorry if I didn’t do anything wrong?
   A: Yes, it can help solve problems.

6. Q: What happens when I’m lazy?
   A: You may miss rewards or get scolded.

7. Q: Who is a hardworking pupil?
   A: One who does work well without being told.

8. Q: Why should I be respectful?
   A: It shows you are well trained.

9. Q: Is sharing part of good attitude?
   A: Yes! Sharing is caring.

10. Q: Will good attitude help me in life?
    A: Yes, it will take you far!

Assessment Questions:

Answer these questions:

1. What is attitude?

2. Give two examples of good attitude in school.

3. What happens to a lazy person?

4. Mention two things that show a good attitude at home.

5. What should you do when mummy says “help me fetch water?”

Conclusion:

The class teacher wraps up the lesson by:

• Reviewing key points

• Correcting wrong responses

• Praising the learners who participated

• Assigning drawing or roleplay homework

• Reminding learners:

  “Your attitude will open doors or close them. Choose the right one.”

Authoritative Source:

“Kids who show respectful, positive behavior early tend to do better socially and academically” – ChildMind.org

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