Advantages of Self-Control Civic Education Kindergarten Second Term Lesson Notes Week 5

Comprehensive Lesson Plan

Subject: Civic Education
Class: Kindergarten
Term: Second Term
Week: 5
Age: 5 years
Topic: Advantages of Self-Control
Sub-topic: Identifying and Explaining the Advantages of Self-Control
Duration: 40 minutes


Behavioral Objectives

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

  1. Identify the advantages of self-control.
  2. Explain how self-control helps reduce impulsive behaviors.
  3. Discuss ways self-control improves mental focus and brings peace of mind.

Keywords

  • Advantages
  • Self-control
  • Impulsive behaviors
  • Peace of mind

Set Induction

The teacher shows a short video clip (e.g., a child calming themselves when upset) and asks the class, “What do you think happened when the child stayed calm?”


Entry Behaviour

Pupils are familiar with the meaning of self-control and can give examples of actions that show self-control.


Learning Resources and Materials

  • Storybooks on self-control
  • Video clips demonstrating the advantages of self-control
  • Flashcards with keywords (e.g., “peace,” “focus,” “calm”)

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher reminds pupils of the previous lesson on the meaning and examples of self-control, asking them to recall why self-control is important.


Embedded Core Skills

  • Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Pupils analyze the benefits of self-control.
  • Communication and Collaboration: Pupils share their ideas in small groups and class discussions.
  • Leadership and Personal Development: Pupils practice being leaders in their group discussions.
  • Citizenship Skills: Pupils learn how self-control contributes to peaceful interactions with others.

Learning Materials

  • Storybooks and videos about self-control
  • Flashcards with key terms

Reference Books

  • Lagos State Scheme of Work
  • Civic Education Textbook for Kindergarten

Instructional Materials

  • Picture charts showing peaceful and impulsive behaviors
  • Flashcards with terms like “focus,” “calm,” “peace,” and “understanding”
  • Video clips of children practicing self-control

Content

Advantages of Self-Control

  1. Reduces impulsive behaviors:
    • Helps children think before they act.
    • Prevents actions like grabbing or shouting.
  2. Improves mental focus:
    • Makes it easier to concentrate during lessons.
    • Helps children complete tasks without distractions.
  3. Brings peace of mind:
    • Staying calm makes children feel happier.
    • Reduces arguments and fights.
  4. Helps quit bad habits:
    • Stops lying, stealing, or gossiping.
    • Encourages positive behaviors instead.
  5. Increases understanding:
    • Teaches patience and empathy for others.

Evaluation Questions (Fill-in-the-Blank)

  1. Self-control helps reduce ___ behaviors. (a) impulsive (b) quiet (c) focused (d) none)
  2. ___ helps you stay calm when angry. (a) Lying (b) Self-control (c) Gossiping (d) None)
  3. Self-control helps improve ___ focus. (a) mental (b) careless (c) distracted (d) none)
  4. One advantage of self-control is that it brings ___ of mind. (a) peace (b) fight (c) noise (d) anger)
  5. Self-control helps to stop ___ bad habits. (a) starting (b) continuing (c) quitting (d) none)
  6. ___ is an example of a bad habit self-control can stop. (a) Lying (b) Playing (c) Working (d) None)
  7. Self-control helps us think before we ___ (a) act (b) work (c) sleep (d) none).
  8. A child practicing self-control will ___ concentrate during lessons. (a) easily (b) never (c) not (d) none)
  9. Self-control helps children ___ tasks without distractions. (a) complete (b) ignore (c) quit (d) none)
  10. Empathy and patience are part of ___ understanding. (a) increasing (b) reducing (c) quitting (d) none)

Class Activity Discussion (FAQs)

  1. What is an advantage of self-control?
    It helps us stay calm and avoid problems.
  2. How does self-control help in school?
    It improves focus during lessons.
  3. What does self-control stop us from doing?
    It stops impulsive actions like shouting.
  4. How does self-control bring peace?
    It helps us avoid fights and arguments.
  5. Why is self-control important at home?
    It helps us obey rules and get along with family.
  6. Can self-control help stop lying?
    Yes, it helps us avoid bad habits.
  7. What does mental focus mean?
    It means paying attention to what we are doing.
  8. How does self-control improve understanding?
    It teaches patience and empathy.
  9. What do you feel when you practice self-control?
    Peace of mind and happiness.
  10. How does self-control help with tasks?
    It helps us finish without getting distracted.
  11. Why should we practice self-control with friends?
    To avoid arguments and share peacefully.
  12. What is impulsive behavior?
    Acting without thinking.
  13. Can self-control help with focus?
    Yes, it makes it easier to concentrate.
  14. What is empathy?
    Understanding how others feel.
  15. What happens when you don’t practice self-control?
    You might hurt others or get into trouble.

Presentation Structure

  1. Step 1: The teacher revises the previous lesson on the meaning of self-control.
  2. Step 2: The teacher introduces the advantages of self-control using a story or video clip.
  3. Step 3: Pupils work in groups to list advantages and share their findings.
  4. Step 4: The teacher guides class discussions to explain each advantage.
  5. Step 5: The teacher reinforces learning with a group activity or song.

Teacher’s Activities

  1. Present a story or video on the advantages of self-control.
  2. Guide pupils in identifying advantages and explaining their importance.
  3. Lead group discussions and correct misconceptions.
  4. Praise pupils’ contributions and encourage participation.

Learners’ Activities

  1. Watch the video or listen to the story and identify key lessons.
  2. Work in groups to list advantages of self-control.
  3. Share group findings with the class.
  4. Answer questions about the advantages of self-control.

Assessment (Short-Answer Questions)

  1. Name one advantage of self-control.
  2. How does self-control help with focus?
  3. What is one bad habit self-control can stop?
  4. How does self-control bring peace of mind?
  5. Why is it important to practice self-control in school?

Conclusion

The teacher summarizes the lesson and marks pupils’ work, offering praise and encouragement for their efforts.


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