Stages of Physical Development (Water Play)

Subject: Physical Development 

Class: Nursery

WEEK : 2

TERM : Third Term

Topic: 

Stages of Physical Development (Water Play)

Sub-topic:

The need for Water Play 

Methods of Teaching 

• Role modelling
• Questions and Answers
• Explanation
• Discussion
• Recitation
• Imitation
• Story Telling
• Dramatization

Instructional Materials 

• Water
• Raincoat
• Bowl
• Charts
• Pictures
• Video clips
• Whistle

Previous Knowledge: The pupils have previous knowledge of

         Stages of Physical Development (Sand Play)

that was taught in their previous lesson.

Entry Behaviour :

• What is water play
• What are those things that young learner will need for water play
• Why do they need Water Play
• When can learners go out for Water Play

Content / Activities

• Provide adequate or sufficient space for the free movement of the learners
• Expose the learners to explore the water
• Guide and supervise the learner
• Guide the learners to play with water

What are the importance or benefits of Water Play to the Young Learners 

•  Water Play makes pupils to make use of their hands
• Water Play expose the young learners to the use of water for washing hands
• Teachers can help pupils to learn how to wash their fruits before eating
• Learners are introduced to how to make soapy water bubbles with water
• Learners are creative and helpful by learning how to use water to help plants to grow well by watering such plants
• Some young learners may learn swimming under the guide and supervision of a trained instructor

Presentation: 

The topic is presented step by step

Step 1: The class teacher revises the old topic

Step 2: The class teacher introduces the new topic

Step 3: The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own contributions and gives room for pupils” participation

Class Teacher and Pupils Activities. Interaction or Participation 

This involves class teacher and pupils’ interaction, conversation, imitation or modeling through discussion, play method or just by recitation or asking and answering questions that are related to the topic that has just been taught

• The class teacher tells the learners not to play rough when playing with water
• The class teacher encourages the young learners to wash their hands with water
• Let the pupils know that they can talk, play or discuss with each other

Sand play rules 

• Don’t play rough with water
• Don’t throw put your head in a bowl of water
• Don’t play with tap water
• Don’t push someone into the swimming pool