Self Awareness Civic Education Nursery 1 Age 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 7

Subject: Civic Education
Class: Nursery 1
Term: First Term
Week: Week 7
Topic: Self Awareness and Introduction
Duration: 30 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

• Students will be able to introduce themselves appropriately.
• Students will understand the simple meaning of self-awareness.
• Students will learn how to build self-esteem and confidence.

Key Words: Self-awareness, Introduction, Self-esteem, Confidence

Entry Behaviour: Students will be asked to say their names and something they like.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Name tags for each student.
• Mirror for self-reflection activity.
• Picture cards depicting different emotions.
• Storybook about self-awareness.
• Whiteboard and markers.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
The teacher will discuss with students about their names and things they like, linking it to self-awareness.

Embedded Core Skills:
Communication skills (introducing oneself), emotional awareness (recognizing feelings), self-confidence building.

Learning Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Nursery 1 Civic Education.
• Picture cards, storybook, mirror, and name tags.

Instructional Materials:

• Name tags for each student.
• Mirror for self-reflection activity.
• Picture cards depicting emotions.
• Storybook or video about self-awareness.
• Whiteboard and markers.

Content:

Self Awareness for Nursery 1

1. Introducing Yourself Appropriately:
   • Teach pupils to say their name clearly when meeting someone new. 👋
   • Encourage them to use polite words like “please” and “thank you” when talking to others.
2. Simple Description of Self (Gender):
   • Example for a boy: “My name is Tunde. I am a boy. I like playing with cars.”
   • Example for a girl: “My name is Chioma. I am a girl. I love drawing pictures.”
3. Building Self-Esteem and Confidence:
   • Encourage pupils to try new things and praise them for their efforts. 🌟
   • Teach them positive affirmations like “I am smart” or “I am kind” to boost confidence.

Teaching self-awareness helps children understand themselves better and feel proud of who they are.

Class Activity Discussion about Self Awareness

1. What is self-awareness?
   • Answer: Self-awareness means knowing about yourself, like your name and what you like.
2. How do I introduce myself to others?
   • Answer: Say your name clearly and politely when meeting new people.
3. Can you give an example of introducing yourself?
   • Answer: “My name is Tunde. I am a boy. I like playing with cars.”
4. What is self-esteem?
   • Answer: Self-esteem means feeling good about yourself and what you can do.
5. How can I build self-esteem?
   • Answer: Try new things, do your best, and remember you are special and unique.
6. What are positive affirmations?
   • Answer: Positive affirmations are words that make us feel good about ourselves, like “I am smart” or “I am kind.”
7. Why is it important to introduce ourselves politely?
   • Answer: Being polite shows respect and makes others feel good.
8. What should I say when someone says their name?
   • Answer: You can say “Nice to meet you” or “Hello, [their name].”
9. Can girls and boys introduce themselves the same way?
   • Answer: Yes, both girls and boys can say their names and talk about what they like.
10. How does self-awareness help us?
    • Answer: Self-awareness helps us understand ourselves better and feel proud of who we are.

Evaluation :

1. Self-awareness means knowing about ________. a) others b) yourself c) toys d) games
2. When meeting new people, we should say our ________. a) favorite toy b) name c) school subject d) pet’s name
3. Positive affirmations make us feel ________. a) sad b) good about ourselves c) angry d) tired
4. Self-esteem means feeling ________ about ourselves. a) bad b) good c) angry d) tired
5. Girls and boys can introduce themselves in ________ ways. a) different b) the same c) funny d) sad
6. “Nice to meet you” is a polite way to ________. a) say goodbye b) introduce yourself c) ask for help d) be mean
7. When someone says their name, we can say ________. a) “I don’t care” b) “Hello, [their name]” c) “Go away” d) “I am busy”
8. Self-awareness helps us understand ________ better. a) others b) ourselves c) toys d) games
9. Self-esteem helps us feel ________ about what we can do. a) sad b) happy c) angry d) tired
10. When we try new things, we build our ________. a) self-esteem b) toys c) games d) sadness
11. Positive affirmations are words that make us feel ________ about ourselves. a) bad b) good c) angry d) tired
12. We should always be ________ when meeting new people. a) sad b) polite c) angry d) mean
13. Self-awareness helps us be ________ about who we are. a) proud b) sad c) angry d) tired
14. Saying “Hello” and “Thank you” are examples of being ________. a) rude b) polite c) sad d) angry
15. Boys and girls can both say their ________ and talk about what they like. a) name b) favorite toy c) school subject d) pet’s name

1. Presentation
   Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topics of honesty and good behavior.

   Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic of self-awareness and how it helps us understand ourselves better.

   Step 3: The teacher allows students to share something they like about themselves and asks questions like “How do you feel when you are happy or sad?”

2. Teacher’s Activities:
   • Guiding students in introducing themselves using name tags.
   • Conducting a self-reflection activity using a mirror to identify different emotions.
   • Reading a storybook or watching a video about self-awareness.
3. Learners’ Activities:
   • Introducing themselves to the class using name tags.
   • Identifying and expressing different emotions using picture cards.
   • Participating in discussions about self-awareness and self-esteem.

Assessment:
The teacher will assess students’ understanding through their participation in activities, their ability to introduce themselves, and their responses during discussions about self-awareness.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What is self-awareness?
2. How do you introduce yourself to others?
3. Can you name one thing you like about yourself?
4. Why is it important to know our feelings?
5. What does self-esteem mean?
6. How can we build self-confidence?
7. Can you show me a happy face? What about a sad face?
8. Why is it good to be proud of who we are?
9. How does introducing ourselves politely help us make friends?
10. What did you learn about self-awareness and introducing yourself today?

Conclusion:
The teacher will interact with each student, allowing them to share their experiences and ensure everyone participated in the activities. Any misconceptions will be addressed, and positive feedback will be given to encourage self-confidence.