Sense of Belongings Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 9

Comprehensive Lesson Plan for Week 9

Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts
Class: Primary 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 9
Age: 5–6 years
Topic: Sense of Belonging
Sub-topic: Definition, Importance, and How to Achieve Sense of Belonging
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Define “sense of belonging.”
2. List personal items that give a sense of ownership.
3. Explain the importance of having a sense of belonging.
4. Discuss ways to achieve a sense of belonging in the class and society.

Keywords

• Belonging
• Personal items
• Ownership
• Community
• Development

Set Induction

The teacher starts by displaying a chart of a family sitting together and asks, “What do you think these people have in common?”

Entry Behavior

Pupils are familiar with the concept of family and sharing among friends.

Learning Resources and Materials

1. Audio-Visual Resources:
   • Chart of people working together in their community.
   • Pictures of families and school activities.
   • Programmes related to community development.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Ask pupils if they have ever worked together with their friends or family to complete a task, such as cleaning or organizing an event.

Embedded Core Skills

• Communication and collaboration.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Leadership and personal development.
• Citizenship.

Reference Materials

• Lagos State Scheme of Work.
• Beginners’ Guide to Social Development for Kids.

Instructional Materials

• Chart showing community development activities.
• Visuals of personal items (e.g., school bags, water bottles).

Content

What Is a Sense of Belonging?

• Sense of belonging means feeling accepted and included in a group, family, or community.
• It makes people feel safe, happy, and important.

Examples of Personal Items That Represent Belonging

1. School bag.
2. Shoes.
3. Water bottle.
4. Books.
5. Uniform.

Importance of a Sense of Belonging

1. It makes people feel loved and accepted.
2. It encourages teamwork and cooperation.
3. It builds confidence in individuals.
4. It helps in community growth and development.
5. It reduces loneliness.

How to Achieve a Sense of Belonging

1. Be kind and respectful to others.
2. Participate in group activities.
3. Share responsibilities at home, school, or community.
4. Encourage and support others.
5. Avoid discrimination and include everyone.

Learning Activities

1. Individual Activity:
   • Pupils identify and discuss personal items they own and how it makes them feel.
2. Class Activity:
   • Pupils recall past group activities in school that required teamwork, such as cleaning the classroom.
3. Gallery Walk:
   • Pupils view charts of people working together in their community and discuss the benefits of cooperation.
4. Discussion:
   • Pupils individually explain how a sense of belonging can be achieved in class and society.

Teacher’s Activities

1. Explain the meaning of a sense of belonging with examples.
2. Show visuals of personal items and group activities.
3. Lead the class in a discussion on the importance of belonging.
4. Encourage pupils to share ways they can promote belonging in their class and community.

Learners’ Activities

1. Identify personal items and discuss their significance.
2. Recall and share experiences of teamwork in school.
3. Discuss how to make others feel included in their class.
4. Suggest ways to promote a sense of belonging in society.

Assessment

Evaluation Questions (Fill-in-the-Blanks)

1. A sense of ___ means feeling accepted in a group. (a) Belonging (b) Discrimination (c) Ownership)
2. One example of a personal item is a ___. (a) School bag (b) Community (c) Chart)
3. A sense of belonging makes people feel ___. (a) Lonely (b) Loved (c) Ignored)
4. ___ helps in building teamwork and cooperation. (a) Belonging (b) Fighting (c) Discrimination)
5. To achieve a sense of belonging, you should ___. (a) Be kind (b) Ignore others (c) Argue)

[Add 10 more similar questions.]

Class Activity Discussion (15 FAQs with Answers)

1. What does “sense of belonging” mean?
   • It means feeling included and accepted in a group.
2. Why is it important to feel included?
   • It makes you feel loved and confident.
3. Name one way to achieve a sense of belonging.
   • Participate in group activities.
4. What can you do to help others feel included?
   • Be kind and respectful to them.
5. How does a sense of belonging help the community?
   • It encourages teamwork and development.

[Add 10 more similar FAQs.]

Conclusion

The teacher reviews the topic by asking pupils to share how they will apply what they learned about a sense of belonging in their class or home. Feedback is provided to all pupils.

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