The Use and Care of Sitting Rooms ie Parlour and Bedrooms as functional Rooms in the Home Home Economics Primary 2 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 10

Subject: Home Economics
Class: Primary 2
Term: Second Term
Week: 10
Topic: Uses and Care of Sitting Rooms (Parlour) and Bedroom
Duration: 45 minutes

Entry Behaviour: Students are expected to have basic knowledge of the rooms in their homes.

Key Words: Sitting room, Bedroom, Uses, Care, Tidy, Neat, Furniture, Bed, Wardrobe, Dresser, Coasters, Laundry basket.

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

  1. Identify the uses of the sitting room and bedroom in the home.
  2. Explain the importance of keeping these rooms tidy.
  3. Demonstrate care practices for furniture and belongings in the sitting room and bedroom.

Embedded Core Skills:

  1. Critical thinking: Analyzing the importance of cleanliness in living spaces.
  2. Communication: Expressing ideas about room care and organization.
  3. Life skills: Developing habits for maintaining a clean and organized home environment.

Learning Materials:

  1. Pictures of sitting rooms and bedrooms.
  2. Model furniture (miniature).
  3. Cleaning supplies (e.g., duster, broom).
  4. Coasters.
  5. Laundry basket.

Content:

  1. Introduction to the lesson.
  2. Discussion on the uses of sitting rooms and bedrooms.
  3. Explanation of the importance of keeping these rooms tidy.
  4. Demonstration of care practices for furniture and belongings.
  5. Role-playing activities for practicing room care routines.
  1. Sitting Room (Parlour): a. Watching TV 📺 b. Relaxing with family and friends 😊 c. Playing games 🎲 d. Reading books 📚 e. Hosting guests 👫 f. Keeping the room tidy and clean by picking up toys and books 🧹 g. Avoiding jumping on the furniture to prevent damage 🛋️ h. Dusting regularly to keep it clean and neat 🧼 i. Using coasters for drinks to prevent stains on furniture 🥤 j. Opening windows for fresh air and sunlight ☀️
  2. Bedroom: a. Sleeping at night 😴 b. Changing into pajamas before bed 🌙 c. Keeping the bed tidy by making it every morning 🛏️ d. Storing clothes neatly in the wardrobe or dresser 👚 e. Putting dirty clothes in the laundry basket 🧺 f. Turning off lights and electronics when not in use to save energy 💡 g. Closing curtains or blinds at night for privacy 🌃 h. Keeping toys and other items off the floor to prevent accidents 🚸 i. Using a nightlight for comfort during sleep 💡 j. Keeping pets off the bed to maintain cleanliness 🐾

Evaluation
  1. The sitting room is used for ________. a) Sleeping b) Watching TV c) Cooking d) Playing outside
  2. We should keep the sitting room tidy by picking up ________. a) Toys and books b) Leaves and twigs c) Stones and sticks d) Clothes and shoes
  3. Using coasters for drinks in the sitting room helps to prevent ________. a) Stains on furniture b) Dust on the floor c) Broken windows d) Water spills on the carpet
  4. Closing windows in the sitting room helps to keep out ________. a) Fresh air b) Sunlight c) Dust and dirt d) Rain and wind
  5. The bedroom is used for ________. a) Watching TV b) Sleeping at night c) Cooking meals d) Playing games
  6. We should change into ________ before going to bed. a) School uniforms b) Pajamas c) Swimming costumes d) Work clothes
  7. Keeping the bed tidy by making it every morning helps to ________. a) Keep the room cool b) Prevent accidents c) Save energy d) Maintain cleanliness
  8. Storing clothes neatly in the wardrobe or dresser helps to ________. a) Keep the room tidy b) Attract insects c) Create a mess d) Damage the clothes
  9. We should put dirty clothes in the ________. a) Trash can b) Laundry basket c) Fridge d) Cupboard
  10. Turning off lights and electronics when not in use helps to ________. a) Save energy b) Increase bills c) Make the room brighter d) Keep the room warm

Presentation:

  1. Revision of previous topics (if applicable).
  2. Introduction of the new topic: Uses and Care of Sitting Rooms and Bedrooms.
  3. Interactive discussion on the topic, encouraging student participation.
  4. Presentation of learning materials and demonstration of care practices.
  5. Guided practice activities for students to engage in.

Teacher’s Activities:

  1. Display pictures of sitting rooms and bedrooms.
  2. Discuss the uses of each room with the students.
  3. Explain the importance of keeping these rooms tidy.
  4. Demonstrate how to tidy up and care for furniture and belongings.
  5. Guide students in role-playing activities to practice room care routines.

Learners Activities:

  1. Identify the uses of sitting rooms and bedrooms.
  2. Discuss the importance of cleanliness in these rooms.
  3. Participate in demonstrations of care practices.
  4. Engage in role-playing activities to practice room care routines.

Assessment:

  1. Observation during class discussions and activities.
  2. Evaluation questions related to the topic.

Evaluation:

  1. What are the two rooms discussed in today’s lesson? a) Kitchen and bathroom b) Sitting room and bedroom c) Classroom and playground d) Library and gym
  2. Why is it important to keep the sitting room tidy? a) To make it look messy b) To prevent accidents c) To attract insects d) To increase clutter
  3. Where should you put dirty clothes in the bedroom? a) In the dresser b) In the bed c) In the laundry basket d) In the wardrobe
  4. What can you use coasters for in the sitting room? a) To store toys b) To prevent spills c) To hide stains d) To play games
  5. What should you do with the lights and electronics when not in use? a) Leave them on b) Turn them off c) Adjust the brightness d) Unplug them
  6. What should you do before going to bed? a) Make the bed b) Leave the lights on c) Put dirty clothes on the floor d) Change into pajamas
  7. Where should you store clothes in the bedroom? a) On the floor b) In the laundry basket c) In the wardrobe or dresser d) On the bed
  8. Why is it important to close windows in the sitting room? a) To let in fresh air b) To keep out dust and dirt c) To block sunlight d) To invite insects inside
  9. What should you do with toys and books after playing in the sitting room? a) Leave them on the floor b) Put them away c) Throw them out d) Hide them under the sofa
  10. How can you keep the sitting room and bedroom tidy? a) By making a mess b) By organizing belongings c) By scattering toys everywhere d) By leaving clothes on the floor

Conclusion:
The teacher will review the lesson content and assess students’ understanding through observation and evaluation questions. Students will be encouraged to apply the knowledge gained to their daily lives by practicing good room care habits at home.