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
Subject: Social Habits
Class: Nursery 2
Term: First Term
Week: 3
Topic: Roles of Family Members
Sub-topic: Understanding Family Roles
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioural Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Identify different family members.
- Describe the roles of each family member.
- Give examples of how each member helps the family.
Key Words:
- Family
- Father
- Mother
- Brother
- Sister
- Uncle
- Aunt
- Grandfather
- Grandmother
Entry Behaviour:
Pupils know basic family members (e.g., Mum, Dad).
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Flashcards with family member pictures
- Storybooks about families
- 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 role charts
- Storybooks
- Drawing materials
Content:
- Identify family members
- Understand roles of family members
- Examples of family roles
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. 💖
Evaluation Questions on the roles of family members for Nursery 2 pupils:
- The father is the _______ of the family.
- a) head
- b) friend
- c) child
- d) visitor
- The mother prepares _______ for the family.
- a) beds
- b) meals
- c) cars
- d) books
- The brother is a _______ to his siblings.
- a) teacher
- b) protector
- c) visitor
- d) cook
- The sister helps with _______ at home.
- a) chores
- b) shopping
- c) work
- d) driving
- The uncle gives _______ to family members.
- a) toys
- b) advice
- c) money
- d) hugs
- The aunt is _______ to everyone.
- a) kind
- b) busy
- c) strict
- d) absent
- A cousin is a _______ to other children.
- a) teacher
- b) playmate
- c) parent
- d) driver
- A niece brings _______ to the family.
- a) trouble
- b) work
- c) joy
- d) noise
- A nephew helps with _______ tasks at home.
- a) big
- b) small
- c) difficult
- d) outside
- The grandfather shares _______ and wisdom.
- a) stories
- b) games
- c) food
- d) toys
- The grandmother makes special _______ and treats.
- a) toys
- b) games
- c) meals
- d) clothes
- The father works to earn _______ for the family.
- a) time
- b) money
- c) friends
- d) clothes
- The mother takes care of _______ in the family.
- a) everyone
- b) toys
- c) pets
- d) house
- The brother looks out for his _______ siblings.
- a) older
- b) younger
- c) taller
- d) smaller
- The sister is a _______ to her siblings.
- a) boss
- b) friend
- c) driver
- d) teacher
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.
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
- Who is the head of the family?
- The father is the head of the family.
- Who takes care of everyone in the family?
- The mother takes care of everyone in the family.
- Who helps with chores at home?
- The brother and sister help with chores at home.
- Who makes important decisions for the family?
- The father makes important decisions for the family.
- Who prepares meals for the family?
- The mother prepares meals for the family.
- Who plays with siblings?
- The brother and sister play with siblings.
- Who protects the family?
- The father and brother protect the family.
- Who helps children learn and grow?
- The mother helps children learn and grow.
- Who tells stories about the past?
- The grandfather and grandmother tell stories about the past.
- Who visits during holidays and special occasions?
- The uncle, aunt, and cousins visit during holidays and special occasions.
- Who gives advice to family members?
- The uncle gives advice to family members.
- Who is kind and supportive to everyone?
- The aunt is kind and supportive to everyone.
- Who brings joy and happiness to the family?
- The niece and nephew bring joy and happiness to the family.
- Who helps with small tasks at home?
- The niece and nephew help with small tasks at home.
- Who loves and cares for everyone in the family?
- The grandfather and grandmother love and care for everyone in the family.
Ten Evaluation Questions:
- Who is the head of the family?
- Who takes care of everyone in the family?
- Who helps with chores at home?
- Who makes important decisions for the family?
- Who prepares meals for the family?
- Who plays with siblings?
- Who protects the family?
- Who tells stories about the past?
- Who visits during holidays?
- Who brings joy to the family?
Conclusion:
- The teacher goes around to mark pupils’ work and provide feedback.
- The teacher praises pupils for their participation and corrects any mistakes.
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