Honesty and Trustworthiness Social Habits Nursery 2 Second Term Lesson

Lesson Plan: Social Habits

Subject: Social Habits
Class: Nursery 2
Term: Second Term
Week: 9
Age: 4 – 5 years
Topic: Values (Honesty and Trustworthiness)
Sub-Topic: Understanding Honesty and How to Be Trustworthy
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

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

Define honesty and trustworthiness.
State examples of honesty and trustworthiness.
Explain why honesty and trustworthiness are important.

Keywords

Honesty
Trustworthiness
Truthful
Dependable
Reward

Set Induction

The teacher shows pictures of children helping each other and tells a short story about someone who was honest and another who was dishonest.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils are familiar with the roles of community helpers and how they are reliable in their jobs.

Learning Resources and Materials

Pictures of honest and dishonest actions
Flashcards with keywords
Posters of different ethnic groups in Nigeria
Short online videos about honesty

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Pupils previously learned about community helpers and how they assist us with their responsibilities. This lesson builds on the values that make people trustworthy helpers.

Embedded Core Skills

Communication skills
Critical thinking
Teamwork
Ethical reasoning

Learning Materials

Lagos State Scheme of Work
Textbooks and workbooks
Wall charts showing good values
Posters with simple definitions

Reference Books

Lagos State Scheme of Work
Nursery Social Habits Textbook
Online resources on values

Instructional Materials

Wall charts
Flashcards
Pictures showing honesty and trustworthiness

Content

Definition and Explanation

Honesty:
- Being truthful in words and actions.
- Saying what is true even if it’s difficult.
- Admitting mistakes.
Trustworthiness:
- Being reliable and keeping promises.
- Protecting others’ secrets.
- Being consistent in your actions.

How to Show Honesty and Trustworthiness

Telling the truth.
Admitting when you make mistakes.
Doing what you promise to do.
Helping others when they need it.
Respecting others’ feelings and belongings.

Examples of Honesty and Trustworthiness

A child admitting they broke a toy.
Keeping a secret told by a friend.
Returning a lost item you found.
Telling the truth about completing homework.
Being on time when promised.

Evaluation: Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

Honesty means being _______ in your actions.
a. truthful b. lazy c. dishonest d. rude
Answer: a
Trustworthiness is about being _______.
a. unkind b. reliable c. slow d. mean
Answer: b
A person is trustworthy if they _______.
a. keep promises b. tell lies c. steal d. cheat
Answer: a
_______ is a good example of honesty.
a. Lying b. Telling the truth c. Hiding d. Stealing
Answer: b
When you tell the truth, you are _______.
a. honest b. sneaky c. mean d. careless
Answer: a

(Include 10 more questions like these based on the topic)

Class Activity Discussion (FAQs)

What is honesty?
Honesty means telling the truth.
Why is it good to be honest?
It helps others trust you.
What is trustworthiness?
Being dependable and reliable.
How can you show honesty?
By admitting your mistakes.
Can you be honest but not trustworthy?
No, honesty and trustworthiness go together.

(Add 10 more FAQs with simple answers)

Presentation Steps

Step 1: Revise the previous lesson on community helpers.
Step 2: Introduce the new topic by showing pictures and telling a story about honesty.
Step 3: Allow pupils to share their ideas about honesty and trustworthiness.
Step 4: Correct their contributions and explain further.

Teacher’s Activities

Display pictures of good values.
Explain the importance of honesty and trustworthiness.
Ask pupils to share their own examples.

Learners’ Activities

Listen to the teacher’s story.
Share examples of honesty and trustworthiness.
Copy notes into their books.

Evaluation Questions (Short Answer)

What does honesty mean?
Give two examples of honesty.
What does it mean to be trustworthy?
How can you show honesty in school?
Why is it good to keep promises?
(Add 5 more questions like these)

Conclusion

The teacher summarizes the lesson by highlighting key points about honesty and trustworthiness. Pupils copy the short notes, and the teacher marks their work and gives feedback.

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