Good and Bad Social Habits for Nursery 1

Lesson Plan for Social Habits: Good and Bad Social Habits

Subject: Social Habits
Class: Nursery 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 1
Age: 4-5 years
Topic: Good and Bad Social Habits
Sub-topic: Understanding and Practising Social Habits
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

• Identify good and bad social habits.
• Demonstrate appropriate social behaviors when interacting with peers.
• Understand the importance of kindness, sharing, and good manners.
• Practice good social habits in the classroom and at home.

Keywords

• Social Habits
• Manners
• Sharing
• Kindness
• Respect
• Politeness

Set Induction

Begin by asking the students:

• “What do we do when we meet someone?”
• “What are some ways we can show kindness to others?”
  This helps them think about social interactions.

Entry Behavior

The pupils are familiar with basic social interactions like greeting friends, saying “please” and “thank you,” and playing with others.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Flashcards showing good and bad social habits.
• Storybooks on kindness and good manners.
• Chart paper for class discussion.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Most children have been taught simple social behaviors, like saying “hello” or “goodbye,” and can recognize when someone is being kind or unkind.

Embedded Core Skills

• Social Skills: Sharing, taking turns, and being polite.
• Communication Skills: Speaking politely and listening to others.
• Emotional Intelligence: Understanding feelings and expressing kindness.

Learning Materials

• Flashcards of social behaviors.
• Storybooks on manners and kindness.
• Chart paper for notes and examples.

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work.
• “Manners Matter” by Heather McDonald.
• “Kindness Counts” by Bryan Smith.

Instructional Materials

• Flashcards
• Whiteboard and markers
• Storybooks

Content

Good Social Habits

• Saying “please” and “thank you”
• Greeting people politely (e.g., “Good morning,” “Hello”)
• Sharing toys and materials
• Listening when others are speaking
• Taking turns during activities
• Helping others when they need it
• Apologizing when you make a mistake
• Using kind words and actions

Bad Social Habits

• Not sharing with others
• Interrupting when someone is talking
• Being rude or disrespectful
• Not saying “please” or “thank you”
• Pushing or shoving others
• Not listening when others speak
• Not saying sorry when you hurt someone’s feelings

15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions with Options

1. Saying “please” and “thank you” is a ___ habit.
   a) Bad
   b) Good
   c) Rude
   d) Lazy
2. Sharing toys with friends is a ___ habit.
   a) Bad
   b) Good
   c) Rude
   d) Lazy
3. Interrupting someone while they are talking is a ___ habit.
   a) Good
   b) Bad
   c) Helpful
   d) Fun
4. Listening when others speak is a ___ habit.
   a) Bad
   b) Good
   c) Lazy
   d) Rude
5. Pushing others is a ___ habit.
   a) Good
   b) Bad
   c) Helpful
   d) Fun
6. Saying “sorry” when we hurt someone is a ___ habit.
   a) Good
   b) Bad
   c) Rude
   d) Lazy
7. Not saying “thank you” is a ___ habit.
   a) Good
   b) Bad
   c) Helpful
   d) Fun
8. Helping others is a ___ habit.
   a) Bad
   b) Good
   c) Rude
   d) Lazy
9. Saying “excuse me” when you need attention is a ___ habit.
   a) Bad
   b) Good
   c) Helpful
   d) Fun
10. Calling others mean names is a ___ habit.
    a) Good
    b) Bad
    c) Fun
    d) Helpful
11. Using kind words is a ___ habit.
    a) Bad
    b) Good
    c) Rude
    d) Lazy
12. Pushing to get ahead is a ___ habit.
    a) Good
    b) Bad
    c) Helpful
    d) Fun
13. Taking turns during playtime is a ___ habit.
    a) Bad
    b) Good
    c) Lazy
    d) Rude
14. Not listening to your teacher is a ___ habit.
    a) Good
    b) Bad
    c) Fun
    d) Helpful
15. Speaking politely to others is a ___ habit.
    a) Bad
    b) Good
    c) Rude
    d) Lazy

15 FAQ with Answers

1. What is a social habit?
   A social habit is something we do regularly when we interact with others, like saying “hello” or sharing.
2. What is a good social habit?
   A good social habit is something polite and kind, like using “please” and “thank you.”
3. Why is it important to say “please” and “thank you”?
   Saying “please” and “thank you” shows respect and appreciation for others.
4. Why should we share with our friends?
   Sharing helps us make friends and show kindness.
5. What should we do when someone else is talking?
   We should listen carefully and not interrupt.
6. Why is it bad to push others?
   Pushing is not polite and can hurt someone.
7. What do we do if we hurt someone’s feelings?
   We should say “sorry” and try to make it right.
8. How can we show kindness to others?
   We can show kindness by helping them, sharing, and using kind words.
9. What happens if we don’t listen when others speak?
   It can make others feel sad and unimportant.
10. Why is it important to take turns when playing?
    Taking turns helps everyone have fun and feel included.
11. Is it okay to call someone mean names?
    No, calling names is hurtful and disrespectful.
12. How do we ask for something politely?
    We ask by saying “please” and waiting our turn.
13. What should we do when we need attention?
    We should say “excuse me” politely.
14. Why is being respectful important?
    Being respectful makes people feel good and helps us get along with others.
15. How can we be good social learners?
    By practising kindness, sharing, listening, and saying polite words.

Presentation

Step 1: Revision of the Previous Topic

• Ask students what they remember about greeting others and using kind words.

Step 2: Introduction of New Topic

• Explain the difference between good and bad social habits, using flashcards with pictures.

Step 3: Student Contributions and Corrections

• Allow students to contribute their own examples of good and bad social habits, and correct where necessary.

Teacher’s Activities

• Introduce and explain the concept of good and bad social habits.
• Use flashcards to show examples.
• Encourage students to share their experiences and ideas.

Learner’s Activities

• Students will give examples of good and bad social habits.
• Participate in categorizing habits during class activities.
• Engage in role-playing to practice good social habits.

Assessment

• Observe students as they participate in activities.
• Review their answers to the fill-in-the-blank questions.
• Assess their understanding by their ability to demonstrate good social habits in class.

Evaluation Questions

1. What is a good social habit?
2. Can you share something kind you did today?
3. What do we do when we need to apologize?
4. Why should we say “please”?
5. How can we show respect to our friends?
6. Is it good to interrupt others?
7. How do we take turns during playtime?
8. What is one way to show kindness?
9. Why is it bad to call someone names?
10. How can we make someone feel happy?

Conclusion

• The teacher will summarize the importance of good social habits for building friendships and showing respect.
• Encourage students to practise one good social habit today and share it with their classmates or family.