Home Furnishing and Furniture found at home Home Economics Primary 2 Third Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Subject: Home Economics
Class: Primary 2
Term: Third Term
Week: Week 2
Topic: Home Furnishing and Furniture found at home
Sub-topic: Identifying and Understanding Common Furniture and Home Furnishing Items
Duration: 45 minutes

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

1. Identify common furniture and home furnishing items found at home.
2. Understand the purpose of each furniture and home furnishing item.

Key Words: Home, Furniture, Furnishing, Bed, Sofa, Table, Chair, Wardrobe, Desk, Cabinet, Lamp, Rug, Curtains.

Entry Behaviour: Students are expected to have some basic understanding of items found in their homes and their uses.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Pictures of common furniture and home furnishing items.
• Real-life examples of furniture and home furnishing items (if available).
• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 2 Home Economics.
• Whiteboard and markers.
• Flashcards with words and pictures.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: Review with students items they already know in their homes. Discuss the purpose of these items and how they are used. Connect this to the new topic by explaining that today they will learn more about the furniture and furnishing items in their homes.

Embedded Core Skills: Observation, categorization, communication, critical thinking.

Instructional Materials:

• Introduction to the topic.
• Presentation of pictures and real-life examples.
• Interactive discussions.
• Group activities.

Content:

Home furnishing and furniture found at home:

1. Bed: It’s where we sleep. 🛏️ Example: Mattress, pillows, and blankets.
2. Sofa: It’s where we sit and relax. 🛋️ Example: Cushions and throw pillows.
3. Table: It’s where we eat and do activities. 🪑 Example: Dining table, coffee table.
4. Chair: It’s where we sit at the table or desk. 🪑 Example: Dining chair, study chair.
5. Wardrobe: It’s where we keep our clothes. 🚪 Example: Closet, dresser.
6. Desk: It’s where we study or work. 📚 Example: Study desk, office desk.
7. Cabinet: It’s where we store things like dishes or books. 🗄️ Example: Kitchen cabinet, bookshelf.
8. Lamp: It’s a light source for reading or doing tasks. 💡 Example: Table lamp, floor lamp.
9. Rug: It’s a soft floor covering. 🏡 Example: Area rug, doormat.
10. Curtains: They cover windows for privacy and to block light. 🏠 Example: Drapes, blinds.

These are things we use to make our homes comfortable and cozy!

Evaluation

1. Where do we sleep? a) Chair b) Bed c) Table d) Sofa
2. What do we sit on to relax? a) Rug b) Desk c) Sofa d) Lamp
3. Where do we eat our meals? a) Wardrobe b) Chair c) Lamp d) Rug
4. What do we use to store our clothes? a) Desk b) Cabinet c) Table d) Bed
5. Where do we study or work? a) Lamp b) Cabinet c) Desk d) Chair
6. What do we use to sit at the table? a) Bed b) Chair c) Sofa d) Lamp
7. What do we use to keep our dishes? a) Rug b) Desk c) Cabinet d) Table
8. What is a light source for reading? a) Rug b) Chair c) Lamp d) Sofa
9. What is a soft floor covering? a) Cabinet b) Table c) Rug d) Bed
10. What covers windows for privacy? a) Curtains b) Chair c) Lamp d) Sofa
11. Where do we sit while watching TV? a) Rug b) Desk c) Sofa d) Table
12. What do we use to keep our books? a) Chair b) Lamp c) Cabinet d) Bed
13. What do we use to sit and eat our meals? a) Sofa b) Desk c) Table d) Chair
14. What do we use to keep our clothes organized? a) Lamp b) Cabinet c) Rug d) Bed
15. What do we use to keep our living room comfortable? a) Chair b) Rug c) Sofa d) Lamp

Class Activity Discussion

1. What is furniture? Answer: Furniture are things we use in our homes to sit on, sleep on, eat at, and keep our things in.
2. Why do we need a bed? Answer: We need a bed to sleep on at night and rest our bodies.
3. What is a sofa used for? Answer: A sofa is used for sitting and relaxing with family or friends.
4. Why do we have chairs? Answer: Chairs are for sitting at the table to eat meals or do activities.
5. What is a wardrobe for? Answer: A wardrobe is for keeping our clothes neat and organized.
6. What do we do at a table? Answer: We eat meals, do homework, and play games at the table.
7. Why do we need a desk? Answer: A desk is for studying or doing work, like writing or drawing.
8. What is a cabinet used for? Answer: A cabinet is for storing dishes, books, or other things we need.
9. Why do we use lamps? Answer: Lamps give us light to read, study, or play games.
10. What is a rug for? Answer: A rug is a soft floor covering to walk on and make our room cozy.
11. What are curtains used for? Answer: Curtains cover windows to give us privacy and block light.
12. Why do we need cushions? Answer: Cushions make sitting on chairs or sofas more comfortable.
13. What is a coffee table for? Answer: A coffee table is for putting drinks or snacks on while sitting on the sofa.
14. Why do we have throw pillows? Answer: Throw pillows are for decoration and to make sofas or beds look nice.
15. What do we use to make our room comfortable? Answer: We use furniture like sofas, chairs, rugs, and lamps to make our room cozy and inviting.

Presentation :

1. Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic which was about items found in the kitchen and their uses.
2. Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic, explaining that today they will learn about furniture and furnishing items found in different rooms of their homes.
3. Step 3: The teacher presents pictures and real-life examples of common furniture and home furnishing items such as beds, sofas, tables, chairs, wardrobes, desks, cabinets, lamps, rugs, and curtains. Students are encouraged to identify each item and its purpose.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Presenting pictures and examples.
• Guiding discussions.
• Providing explanations and corrections.

Learners’ Activities:

• Observing pictures and examples.
• Participating in discussions.
• Asking questions for clarification.

Assessment: Observation of students’ participation and understanding during discussions and activities.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What is furniture?
2. Name two furniture items used for sitting.
3. What do we use a bed for?
4. What is a wardrobe used for?
5. What do we do at a table?
6. What is the purpose of a lamp?
7. Name a soft floor covering found at home.
8. What covers windows for privacy?
9. What makes sitting on a chair or sofa more comfortable?
10. How do we make our room cozy and inviting?

Conclusion: The teacher goes around to assess students’ understanding and provides necessary corrections. Reinforce the importance of knowing and taking care of the furniture and furnishing items in their homes for comfort and organization.

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