Benefits of Living Together as a Family Social Habits Nursery 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4

Social Habits

First Term Lesson Notes

Week 4

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Subject: Social Habits

Class: Nursery 2

Term: First Term

Week: 4

Topic: Advantages of Living Together as a Family

Sub-topic: Activities Families Do Together

Duration: 40 minutes

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Behavioural Objectives:

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

1. Explain the concept of living together as a family.
2. Describe activities families do together at home.
3. State the advantages of living together as a family.

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Key Words:

• Family
• Together
• Meals
• Play
• Chores
• Holidays

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Entry Behaviour:

Pupils know basic family members (e.g., Mum, Dad) and simple activities at home.

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Learning Resources and Materials:

• Flashcards with pictures of family activities
• Storybooks about family life
• Drawing paper and crayons

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Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

• Pupils have seen and interacted with their family members at home.

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Embedded Core Skills:

• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Social Skills

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Learning Materials:

• Flashcards
• Storybooks
• Drawing materials

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Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Nursery 2 Social Habits

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Instructional Materials:

• Flashcards
• Family activity charts
• Storybooks
• Drawing materials

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Content:

1. Concept of living together as a family
2. Activities families do together
3. Advantages of living together

Advantages of Living Together as a Family

Concept of Living Together as a Family

Living together as a family means that all family members stay in the same house, share experiences, and help each other. It creates a strong bond and provides support for everyone.

Things Families Do Together at Home:

1. Eating Meals 🍽️
   • Families eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner together.
   • Example: Enjoying a tasty dinner with rice and stew.
2. Playing Games 🎲
   • Families play board games or outdoor games together.
   • Example: Playing “Ludo” or “Snakes and Ladders.”
3. Watching TV 📺
   • Families watch their favorite TV shows or movies together.
   • Example: Watching a fun cartoon show on TV.
4. Helping with Chores 🧹
   • Families clean the house and do other chores together.
   • Example: Sweeping the floor or washing dishes.
5. Reading Stories 📖
   • Parents read bedtime stories to children.
   • Example: Reading a storybook before going to sleep.
6. Celebrating Holidays 🎉
   • Families celebrate holidays and special occasions together.
   • Example: Celebrating Christmas or a birthday party.
7. Praying Together 🙏
   • Families pray together in the morning or before meals.
   • Example: Saying a prayer before eating dinner.
8. Gardening 🌱
   • Families plant flowers or vegetables together in the garden.
   • Example: Planting tomatoes in the backyard.
9. Going for Walks 🚶‍♂️
   • Families take walks in the park or around the neighborhood.
   • Example: Walking to the park on a sunny day.
10. Helping with Homework 📚
    • Parents help children with their school homework.
    • Example: Helping with reading and writing tasks.

Advantages of Living Together as a Family

1. What does it mean to live together as a family?
   • Living together as a family means staying in the same house and helping each other.
2. Why is living together as a family important?
   • It helps family members feel loved and supported.
3. What do families do together at home?
   • Families eat meals, play games, and watch TV together.
4. Why do families eat meals together?
   • Eating meals together helps families bond and talk about their day.
5. What games do families play together?
   • Families play board games, hide and seek, or tag together.
6. Why is watching TV together fun?
   • Watching TV together lets families enjoy shows and movies as a group.
7. Why do families clean the house together?
   • Cleaning the house together keeps it neat and tidy for everyone.
8. What do parents do for children before bedtime?
   • Parents read bedtime stories to children to help them sleep.
9. Why do families celebrate holidays together?
   • Celebrating holidays together makes them more special and fun.
10. Why is praying together important for families?
    • Praying together helps families feel thankful and connected.
11. What do families do in the garden?
    • Families plant flowers and vegetables together in the garden.
12. Why do families take walks together?
    • Taking walks together helps families stay healthy and enjoy nature.
13. How do parents help children with homework?
    • Parents help children understand their schoolwork and complete assignments.
14. Why is spending time together as a family enjoyable?
    • Spending time together as a family creates happy memories and strengthens relationships.
15. What do families do on weekends?
    • Families relax, have fun, and do activities together on weekends.

Advantages of Living Together as a Family

1. Living together as a family means sharing the same _______.
   • a) house
   • b) car
   • c) park
   • d) school
2. Families eat _______ together.
   • a) meals
   • b) toys
   • c) books
   • d) shoes
3. Playing _______ is something families do together.
   • a) games
   • b) music
   • c) work
   • d) sleep
4. Families watch _______ together.
   • a) TV
   • b) trees
   • c) birds
   • d) cars
5. Cleaning the _______ is a family chore.
   • a) house
   • b) garden
   • c) car
   • d) park
6. Parents read _______ to children.
   • a) stories
   • b) newspapers
   • c) letters
   • d) notes
7. Families celebrate _______ together.
   • a) holidays
   • b) work
   • c) school
   • d) exercise
8. Families say _______ together before meals.
   • a) prayers
   • b) songs
   • c) stories
   • d) lessons
9. Families plant _______ in the garden.
   • a) flowers
   • b) toys
   • c) shoes
   • d) food
10. Families take _______ together in the park.
    • a) walks
    • b) books
    • c) games
    • d) naps
11. Parents help children with their _______.
    • a) homework
    • b) toys
    • c) clothes
    • d) shoes
12. Living together makes families feel _______.
    • a) loved
    • b) sad
    • c) tired
    • d) scared
13. Families enjoy _______ time together.
    • a) quality
    • b) alone
    • c) noisy
    • d) quiet
14. Families _______ together on weekends.
    • a) relax
    • b) work
    • c) fight
    • d) sleep
15. Families _______ each other at home.
    • a) support
    • b) ignore
    • c) hide from
    • d) scare

 

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Presentation:

Step 1: Revision

• The teacher revises the previous topic, which was “Roles of Family Members.”

Step 2: Introduction of New Topic

• The teacher introduces the new topic, “Advantages of Living Together as a Family.”
• The teacher explains that living together means staying in the same house and sharing experiences.

Step 3: Explaining Family Activities

• The teacher shows flashcards of family activities (eating meals, playing games, etc.).
• The teacher explains each activity with examples.

Step 4: Interactive Discussion

• The teacher asks pupils to share what they do with their families at home.
• The teacher listens and corrects where necessary.

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Teacher’s Activities:

• Use flashcards to explain family activities.
• Ask pupils to share their family activities.
• Write examples on the board.

Learners’ Activities:

• Listen to the teacher.
• Identify family activities from flashcards.
• Describe their own family activities.

Assessment:

• Teacher observes pupils’ responses during the lesson.

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Evaluation Questions:

1. What does it mean to live together as a family?
2. Why is living together important?
3. What do families do together at home?
4. Why do families eat meals together?
5. What games do families play together?
6. Why is watching TV together fun?
7. Why do families clean the house together?
8. What do parents do for children before bedtime?
9. Why do families celebrate holidays together?
10. How do parents help children with homework?

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Conclusion:

• The teacher goes around to mark pupils’ work and provide feedback.
• The teacher praises pupils for their participation and corrects any mistakes.

This lesson plan ensures that pupils understand the advantages and activities of living together as a family in an engaging and interactive way.

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