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
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
Behavioural Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Explain the concept of living together as a family.
- Describe activities families do together at home.
- State the advantages of living together as a family.
Key Words:
- Family
- Together
- Meals
- Play
- Chores
- Holidays
Entry Behaviour:
Pupils know basic family members (e.g., Mum, Dad) and simple activities at home.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Flashcards with pictures of family activities
- Storybooks about family life
- Drawing paper and crayons
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
- Pupils have seen and interacted with their family members at home.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Social Skills
Learning Materials:
- Flashcards
- Storybooks
- Drawing materials
Reference Books:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work for Nursery 2 Social Habits
Instructional Materials:
- Flashcards
- Family activity charts
- Storybooks
- Drawing materials
Content:
- Concept of living together as a family
- Activities families do together
- 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:
- Eating Meals 🍽️
- Families eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner together.
- Example: Enjoying a tasty dinner with rice and stew.
- Playing Games 🎲
- Families play board games or outdoor games together.
- Example: Playing “Ludo” or “Snakes and Ladders.”
- Watching TV 📺
- Families watch their favorite TV shows or movies together.
- Example: Watching a fun cartoon show on TV.
- Helping with Chores 🧹
- Families clean the house and do other chores together.
- Example: Sweeping the floor or washing dishes.
- Reading Stories 📖
- Parents read bedtime stories to children.
- Example: Reading a storybook before going to sleep.
- Celebrating Holidays 🎉
- Families celebrate holidays and special occasions together.
- Example: Celebrating Christmas or a birthday party.
- Praying Together 🙏
- Families pray together in the morning or before meals.
- Example: Saying a prayer before eating dinner.
- Gardening 🌱
- Families plant flowers or vegetables together in the garden.
- Example: Planting tomatoes in the backyard.
- Going for Walks 🚶♂️
- Families take walks in the park or around the neighborhood.
- Example: Walking to the park on a sunny day.
- Helping with Homework 📚
- Parents help children with their school homework.
- Example: Helping with reading and writing tasks.
Advantages of Living Together as a Family
- 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.
- Why is living together as a family important?
- It helps family members feel loved and supported.
- What do families do together at home?
- Families eat meals, play games, and watch TV together.
- Why do families eat meals together?
- Eating meals together helps families bond and talk about their day.
- What games do families play together?
- Families play board games, hide and seek, or tag together.
- Why is watching TV together fun?
- Watching TV together lets families enjoy shows and movies as a group.
- Why do families clean the house together?
- Cleaning the house together keeps it neat and tidy for everyone.
- What do parents do for children before bedtime?
- Parents read bedtime stories to children to help them sleep.
- Why do families celebrate holidays together?
- Celebrating holidays together makes them more special and fun.
- Why is praying together important for families?
- Praying together helps families feel thankful and connected.
- What do families do in the garden?
- Families plant flowers and vegetables together in the garden.
- Why do families take walks together?
- Taking walks together helps families stay healthy and enjoy nature.
- How do parents help children with homework?
- Parents help children understand their schoolwork and complete assignments.
- Why is spending time together as a family enjoyable?
- Spending time together as a family creates happy memories and strengthens relationships.
- What do families do on weekends?
- Families relax, have fun, and do activities together on weekends.
Advantages of Living Together as a Family
- Living together as a family means sharing the same _______.
- a) house
- b) car
- c) park
- d) school
- Families eat _______ together.
- a) meals
- b) toys
- c) books
- d) shoes
- Playing _______ is something families do together.
- a) games
- b) music
- c) work
- d) sleep
- Families watch _______ together.
- a) TV
- b) trees
- c) birds
- d) cars
- Cleaning the _______ is a family chore.
- a) house
- b) garden
- c) car
- d) park
- Parents read _______ to children.
- a) stories
- b) newspapers
- c) letters
- d) notes
- Families celebrate _______ together.
- a) holidays
- b) work
- c) school
- d) exercise
- Families say _______ together before meals.
- a) prayers
- b) songs
- c) stories
- d) lessons
- Families plant _______ in the garden.
- a) flowers
- b) toys
- c) shoes
- d) food
- Families take _______ together in the park.
- a) walks
- b) books
- c) games
- d) naps
- Parents help children with their _______.
- a) homework
- b) toys
- c) clothes
- d) shoes
- Living together makes families feel _______.
- a) loved
- b) sad
- c) tired
- d) scared
- Families enjoy _______ time together.
- a) quality
- b) alone
- c) noisy
- d) quiet
- Families _______ together on weekends.
- a) relax
- b) work
- c) fight
- d) sleep
- Families _______ each other at home.
- a) support
- b) ignore
- c) hide from
- d) scare
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.
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.
Evaluation Questions:
- What does it mean to live together as a family?
- Why is living together important?
- What do families do together at home?
- Why do families eat meals together?
- What games do families play together?
- Why is watching TV together fun?
- Why do families clean the house together?
- What do parents do for children before bedtime?
- Why do families celebrate holidays together?
- How do parents help children with homework?
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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