Advantages of Self-Control Civic Education KG Second Term Lesson Notes Week 5
Subject: Civic Education
Class: Kindergarten (KG)
Term: Second Term
Week: 5
Topic: Advantages of Self-Control
Sub-topic: Understanding the Benefits of Self-Control
Duration: 45 minutes
Entry Behaviour: Students should be able to identify basic emotions like anger and sadness.
Key Words: Self-control, advantages, habits, emotions, behavior.
Behavioural Objectives:
- Students will understand the meaning of self-control.
- Students will recognize the advantages of practicing self-control.
- Students will demonstrate basic self-regulation skills.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Emotional regulation
- Decision-making
- Conflict resolution
Learning Materials:
- Pictures illustrating self-control situations
- Storybooks about managing emotions and behavior
- Flashcards with emotions and self-control scenarios
Reference Books:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work for Kindergarten Civic Education
- Civic Education KG textbook
Content:
Advantages of self-control:
- Stopping Bad Habits: 🛑 Self-control helps us stop bad habits like stealing, gossiping, and telling lies.
- Healthy Eating: 🍎 It helps us avoid overeating and making unhealthy food choices.
- Managing Anger: 😡 Self-control allows us to control our anger and avoid fighting or pushing others.
- Staying Calm: 😌 It helps us stay calm and focused, especially in situations where we might feel anxious or stressed.
- Listening in Class: 👂 Self-control helps us listen attentively in class without making noise or disrupting others.
- Respecting Others: 🤝 It allows us to respect others’ feelings and boundaries, avoiding behaviors that might hurt or offend them.
- Making Wise Decisions: 🤔 Self-control enables us to think before acting, making wise decisions instead of impulsive ones.
- Achieving Goals: 🏆 It helps us stay disciplined and focused on achieving our goals, whether it’s completing homework or learning new skills.
- Building Relationships: ❤️ Self-control fosters positive relationships by helping us communicate calmly and resolve conflicts peacefully.
- Being Responsible: 👍 It shows that we are responsible for our actions and can control our behavior in different situations.
Class Activity
- Why is self-control important?
- Self-control is important because it helps us stop bad habits, make better decisions, and achieve our goals.
- What are some examples of bad habits that self-control can help us stop?
- Examples include stealing, gossiping, telling lies, overeating, anger, fighting, pushing, running unnecessarily, and making noise in class.
- How does self-control help with managing anger?
- Self-control allows us to pause, take deep breaths, and think before reacting impulsively to situations that make us angry, helping us avoid conflicts and stay calm.
- Can self-control help with staying focused in class?
- Yes, self-control enables us to listen attentively, follow instructions, and participate without disrupting the class with unnecessary noise or behavior.
- What role does self-control play in making wise decisions?
- Self-control helps us weigh our options, consider the consequences of our actions, and choose the best course of action rather than acting impulsively.
- How does self-control contribute to achieving goals?
- Self-control allows us to stay disciplined and focused on our goals, resisting distractions and temptations that may hinder our progress.
- Can self-control improve relationships with others?
- Yes, self-control helps us communicate calmly, empathize with others, and resolve conflicts peacefully, fostering positive relationships built on respect and understanding.
- Is self-control important for being responsible?
- Absolutely, self-control shows that we can take responsibility for our actions and behave appropriately in different situations, demonstrating maturity and accountability.
- What are the benefits of practicing self-control in everyday life?
- Practicing self-control leads to improved self-discipline, better decision-making, reduced stress, and increased productivity in various aspects of life.
- How can parents and teachers help children develop self-control?
- Parents and teachers can model self-control, provide guidance and support, set clear expectations, and teach coping strategies such as deep breathing and positive self-talk.
Evaluation
- Self-control helps us stop ____ habits like stealing.
- a) good
- b) bad
- c) healthy
- d) happy
- ____ enables us to avoid overeating and making unhealthy food choices.
- a) Self-control
- b) Laziness
- c) Anger
- d) Excitement
- ____ allows us to control our anger and avoid fighting or pushing others.
- a) Self-control
- b) Laziness
- c) Anger
- d) Excitement
- Self-control helps us stay ____ and focused, especially in stressful situations.
- a) calm
- b) angry
- c) sad
- d) tired
- It’s important to listen attentively in class without ____.
- a) making noise
- b) sleeping
- c) eating
- d) running
- Self-control helps us respect others’ feelings and avoid ____ behaviors.
- a) hurtful
- b) kind
- c) funny
- d) exciting
- Making ____ decisions is easier with self-control.
- a) wise
- b) impulsive
- c) angry
- d) sad
- Self-control allows us to stay disciplined and focused on ____.
- a) achieving goals
- b) making noise
- c) fighting
- d) being lazy
- It helps us communicate calmly and resolve conflicts ____.
- a) peacefully
- b) angrily
- c) loudly
- d) quickly
- Self-control shows that we can take ____ for our actions.
- a) responsibility
- b) laziness
- c) anger
- d) sadness
- Practicing self-control leads to improved ____, better decision-making, and reduced stress.
- a) self-discipline
- b) laziness
- c) anger
- d) sadness
- Parents and teachers can ____ self-control by modeling it and providing guidance.
- a) help children develop
- b) ignore children’s
- c) make fun of children’s
- d) punish children’s
- Self-control allows us to ____ our options before making decisions.
- a) weigh
- b) ignore
- c) sleep
- d) laugh
- It’s important to ____ distractions and temptations that may hinder our progress.
- a) resist
- b) embrace
- c) encourage
- d) welcome
- ____ helps us avoid behaviors like gossiping, telling lies, and making noise in class.
- a) Self-control
- b) Laziness
- c) Anger
- d) Excitement
Presentation:
- Step 1: Revision (5 minutes)
- The teacher revises the previous topic which was “Understanding Emotions.”
- Students recall different emotions like happiness, sadness, and anger.
- Step 2: Introduction of New Topic (5 minutes)
- The teacher introduces the new topic: Advantages of Self-Control.
- The teacher explains that self-control means controlling our actions and emotions.
- Step 3: Teacher’s Activities (10 minutes)
- The teacher shows pictures of situations where self-control is important, such as waiting for a turn or staying calm when feeling angry.
- The teacher discusses the advantages of self-control, such as avoiding fights, making good choices, and staying focused.
- Learners’ Activities (15 minutes)
- Students observe the pictures and listen attentively to the teacher’s explanations.
- Students participate in role-playing activities where they practice self-control in different scenarios.
- Students share examples of times when they used self-control in their daily lives.
- Assessment (5 minutes)
- The teacher assesses students’ understanding through questioning and observation.
- Students demonstrate their understanding by answering questions about the advantages of self-control.
Evaluation:
- What does self-control mean?
- Can you give an example of a situation where self-control is important?
- Why is self-control helpful in avoiding fights?
- How does self-control help us make good choices?
- What are some advantages of practicing self-control?
- Can you name one emotion that self-control can help us manage?
- What is one way to practice self-control?
- Why is it important to stay calm when feeling angry?
- How does self-control help us stay focused?
- What rewards come from practicing self-control?
Conclusion:
- The teacher goes around to mark students’ participation and understanding of the topic.
- The teacher reinforces the importance of self-control and encourages students to continue practicing it in their daily lives.
