Home Decoration Home Economics Primary 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 8

Lesson Plan: Home Decoration

Subject: Home Economics
Class: Primary 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 8
Age: 5-6 years
Topic: Home Decoration
Sub-topic: Exploring the Art and Science of Making Our Homes Beautiful
Duration: 40 minutes


Behavioural Objectives

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

  1. Define home decoration.
  2. List examples of home decoration.
  3. Explain reasons for decorating a home.
  4. Identify materials used for home decoration.

Keywords

Home decoration, attractive, functional, furniture, accessories, color, painting, beauty.


Set Induction

Ask students, “What is your favorite thing in your home? Is it a chair, a flower, or something colorful?”


Entry Behaviour

Students know the names of common items like chairs, tables, and flowers.


Learning Resources and Materials

  1. Pictures of decorated homes.
  2. Colorful flowers and bulbs.
  3. Furniture examples (e.g., toy chairs).
  4. Drawing materials (crayons, pencils).

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Students are familiar with their home environments and can name objects such as chairs, flowers, and colors.


Embedded Core Skills

  1. Communication skills.
  2. Creativity.
  3. Critical thinking.

Reference Books

  • Lagos State Scheme of Work.
  • Basic Home Economics Text for Primary Schools.

Instructional Materials

  1. Pictures of decorated homes.
  2. Sample paint cards.
  3. Miniature furniture and flowers.

Content

Definition

Home decoration is the art and science of making a house look nice, comfortable, and useful.


Examples of Home Decoration

  1. Painting walls.
  2. Furniture like tables and chairs.
  3. Curtains, sofa sets, and cushions.
  4. Flowers and colorful bulbs.
  5. Rugs and carpets.

Reasons for Home Decoration

  1. To make the home look attractive.
  2. To make the home comfortable to live in.
  3. To beautify the home.
  4. To express creativity.
  5. To make the home more functional.

Materials for Home Decoration

  1. Flowers and plants.
  2. Colorful bulbs.
  3. Fine gates.
  4. Paints and brushes.
  5. Furniture such as chairs and tables.

Class Activity Discussion

15 FAQs with Answers

  1. What is home decoration?
    Home decoration is making a house beautiful and comfortable.
  2. Why do people decorate their homes?
    To make it attractive and nice to live in.
  3. Name one example of home decoration.
    Painting walls.
  4. What can we use for home decoration?
    Flowers and colorful bulbs.
  5. What are accessories in home decoration?
    Items like cushions and curtains.
  6. What do flowers do in a home?
    They make the home look pretty.
  7. What are colorful bulbs used for?
    To add beauty to the house.
  8. Why is painting important in home decoration?
    It makes walls look clean and beautiful.
  9. What is the purpose of furniture?
    To make the house functional and comfortable.
  10. Name one type of furniture.
    A chair.
  11. Why is home decoration important?
    It makes the house more enjoyable to live in.
  12. What is a rug used for?
    To decorate the floor.
  13. What do fine gates do?
    They make the entrance of the home look attractive.
  14. What is an example of an accessory?
    A curtain.
  15. How does home decoration express creativity?
    By using colors, furniture, and designs in unique ways.

Evaluation Questions

15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

  1. Home decoration makes our house look ________.
    a) messy b) pretty c) dark d) small
  2. Painting is an example of ________.
    a) cooking b) decoration c) eating d) reading
  3. Furniture like tables and chairs is ________.
    a) accessories b) decorations c) clothes d) tools
  4. A flower is used for ________.
    a) writing b) home decoration c) cleaning d) playing
  5. Home decoration includes ________ bulbs.
    a) dark b) colorful c) plain d) small
  6. ________ is used to paint walls.
    a) Water b) Paint c) Soap d) Oil
  7. The main purpose of home decoration is to make it ________.
    a) boring b) beautiful c) messy d) hard
  8. Curtains and sofa sets are ________ for decoration.
    a) accessories b) tools c) clothes d) fruits
  9. Fine gates are used for ________ decoration.
    a) wall b) entrance c) ceiling d) floor
  10. Colorful flowers add ________ to the home.
    a) noise b) beauty c) problems d) dust
  11. Rugs are used to decorate the ________.
    a) floor b) wall c) ceiling d) door
  12. A ________ is a piece of furniture.
    a) flower b) chair c) bulb d) paint
  13. Home decoration includes the use of ________ to make homes functional.
    a) tools b) furniture c) books d) clothes
  14. ________ makes a home attractive and functional.
    a) Cooking b) Home decoration c) Washing d) Gardening
  15. ________ helps to make walls colorful.
    a) Paint b) Water c) Soap d) Sand

Presentation Structure

  1. Introduction (5 mins):
    Revise the last topic, “Second Term Mid-Term Test.”
  2. New Topic (10 mins):
    Define home decoration and provide examples.
  3. Reasons for Home Decoration (5 mins):
    Explain why decoration is important.
  4. Materials for Decoration (5 mins):
    Discuss materials like flowers, paints, and furniture.
  5. Practical Examples (10 mins):
    Show pictures of decorated homes and discuss their features.

Teacher’s Activities

  1. Explain home decoration clearly.
  2. Show pictures of decorated homes.
  3. Guide students during class discussions.

Learners’ Activities

  1. Share favorite decorated items in their homes.
  2. Draw an item for their dream home.

Assessment (10 Short-Answer Questions)

  1. What is home decoration?
  2. Name one material used for decoration.
  3. Why do people decorate their homes?
  4. Give one example of furniture.
  5. What do flowers add to a home?
  6. Name one type of accessory.
  7. What is the purpose of colorful bulbs?
  8. Why is painting important?
  9. Name one reason for decorating homes.
  10. Mention one way to make a home beautiful.

Conclusion

The teacher reviews the students’ drawings, provides feedback, and encourages them to share what they liked most about the lesson.


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