Roles of Family Members Social Habits Nursery 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3

Understanding Family Roles: Who Does What?

First Term Lesson Notes

Week 3

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Subject: Social Habits

Class: Nursery 2

Term: First Term

Week: 3

Topic: Roles of Family Members

Sub-topic: Understanding Family Roles

Duration: 40 minutes

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Behavioural Objectives:

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

1. Identify different family members.
2. Describe the roles of each family member.
3. Give examples of how each member helps the family.

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Key Words:

• Family
• Father
• Mother
• Brother
• Sister
• Uncle
• Aunt
• Grandfather
• Grandmother

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Entry Behaviour:

Pupils know basic family members (e.g., Mum, Dad).

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Learning Resources and Materials:

• Flashcards with family member pictures
• Storybooks about families
• 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 role charts
• Storybooks
• Drawing materials

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Content:

1. Identify family members
2. Understand roles of family members
3. Examples of family roles

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Presentation:

Roles of Family Members

Father 👨‍👧‍👦

• Head of the Family: He makes important decisions.
• Provider: He works to earn money for the family.
• Protector: He keeps the family safe.

Mother 👩‍👧‍👦

• Caregiver: She takes care of everyone in the family.
• Cook: She prepares meals for the family.
• Teacher: She helps children learn and grow.

Brother 👦

• Helper: He helps with chores around the house.
• Playmate: He plays with his siblings.
• Protector: He looks out for his younger siblings.

Sister 👧

• Helper: She helps with household tasks.
• Friend: She is a friend to her siblings.
• Learner: She learns from her parents and helps others.

Uncle 👨

• Supporter: He helps the family when needed.
• Fun: He plays and spends time with children.
• Advisor: He gives advice to family members.

Aunt 👩

• Helper: She assists the family with different tasks.
• Caretaker: She takes care of children when parents are busy.
• Friendly: She is kind and supportive to everyone.

Cousin 🧒

• Playmate: They play together with other children.
• Friend: They share fun times and secrets.
• Visitor: They visit during holidays and special occasions.

Niece 👧

• Learner: She learns from her family.
• Helper: She helps her parents and other family members.
• Joyful: She brings joy and happiness to the family.

Nephew 👦

• Learner: He learns from his family.
• Helper: He helps with small tasks at home.
• Energetic: He is full of energy and fun.

Grandfather 👴

• Wise: He shares stories and wisdom.
• Loving: He loves and cares for everyone.
• Supportive: He helps with family decisions.

Grandmother 👵

• Kind: She is kind and loving to all.
• Cook: She makes special meals and treats.
• Storyteller: She tells stories about the past.

These roles show how each family member contributes to making the family happy and loving. 💖

Step 1: Revision

• The teacher revises the previous topic, which was “My Family.”

Step 2: Introduction of New Topic

• The teacher introduces the new topic, “Roles of Family Members.”
• The teacher explains that every family member has a special role.

Step 3: Identifying Family Roles

• The teacher shows flashcards of family members (father, mother, brother, sister, etc.).
• The teacher explains the role of each member with examples.

Step 4: Interactive Discussion

• The teacher asks pupils to name family members and describe their roles.
• The teacher listens and corrects where necessary.

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Teacher’s Activities:

• Use flashcards to explain family roles.
• Ask pupils to identify and describe family members.
• Write examples on the board.

Learners’ Activities:

• Listen to the teacher.
• Identify family members from flashcards.
• Describe the roles of family members.

Assessment:

• Teacher observes pupils’ responses during the lesson.

Roles of Family Members

1. Who is the head of the family?
   • The father is the head of the family.
2. Who takes care of everyone in the family?
   • The mother takes care of everyone in the family.
3. Who helps with chores at home?
   • The brother and sister help with chores at home.
4. Who makes important decisions for the family?
   • The father makes important decisions for the family.
5. Who prepares meals for the family?
   • The mother prepares meals for the family.
6. Who plays with siblings?
   • The brother and sister play with siblings.
7. Who protects the family?
   • The father and brother protect the family.
8. Who helps children learn and grow?
   • The mother helps children learn and grow.
9. Who tells stories about the past?
   • The grandfather and grandmother tell stories about the past.
10. Who visits during holidays and special occasions?
    • The uncle, aunt, and cousins visit during holidays and special occasions.
11. Who gives advice to family members?
    • The uncle gives advice to family members.
12. Who is kind and supportive to everyone?
    • The aunt is kind and supportive to everyone.
13. Who brings joy and happiness to the family?
    • The niece and nephew bring joy and happiness to the family.
14. Who helps with small tasks at home?
    • The niece and nephew help with small tasks at home.
15. Who loves and cares for everyone in the family?
    • The grandfather and grandmother love and care for everyone in the family.

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Ten Evaluation Questions:

1. Who is the head of the family?
2. Who takes care of everyone in the family?
3. Who helps with chores at home?
4. Who makes important decisions for the family?
5. Who prepares meals for the family?
6. Who plays with siblings?
7. Who protects the family?
8. Who tells stories about the past?
9. Who visits during holidays?
10. Who brings joy to the family?

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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.

My Family Social Habits Nursery 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2