Ball Games Physical Development Nursery One Second Term Week 7

Detailed Lesson Plan: Physical Development Nursery One Second Term Week 7

Subject: Physical Development

Class: Nursery One
Term: Second Term
Week: 7
Age: 3 years
Topic: Ball Games
Sub-Topic: Keeping the Balloon Moving
Duration: 30 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Keep a balloon in the air without letting it touch the ground.
2. Identify different colors of balloons.

Keywords

• Balloon
• Air
• Colour
• Play
• Group

Set Induction

The teacher shows the pupils colorful balloons and asks, “What colors do you see?” Then the teacher inflates a balloon and demonstrates keeping it in the air by tapping it lightly.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils have seen balloons before and can recognize basic colors like red, blue, and yellow.

Learning Resources and Materials

1. Balloons of different colors (red, blue, yellow, green).
2. A spacious area free from fragile items and tripping hazards.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher explains that balloons are light and can be kept in the air with small taps. Pupils are asked to recall the colors of objects around them.

Embedded Core Skills

• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Gross motor coordination.
• Colour recognition.

Learning Materials

1. Inflated balloons of various colors.
2. Open and safe play area.

Reference Books

• Lagos State Early Childhood Care Education Scheme of Work.
• Online resources from ChildFun and Primrose Schools.

Instructional Materials

1. Colorful balloons.
2. Open play space.

Content

Definition and Explanation

1. Ball Games: Fun activities where children use balls or balloons to play.
2. Balloon Game: A game where the goal is to keep a balloon in the air without letting it touch the ground.
3. Colours: The different shades we can see, such as red, blue, and green.
4. Team Play: Working together with friends to achieve a goal in a game.
5. Safety in Play: Ensuring the play area is free of hazards to avoid accidents.

Examples of Balloon Games

1. Keeping the balloon in the air.
2. Passing the balloon to a friend without dropping it.
3. Identifying and sorting balloons by color.
4. Balloon races where pupils push balloons across a line.
5. Popping balloons gently to hear the sound.

Presentation

Step 1: Revision

The teacher revises the previous topic, “Our Environment.”

Teacher’s Activities: Asks pupils to recall what they learned about clean and unclean environments.
Learners’ Activities: Pupils mention activities like tree planting and recycling.

Step 2: Introduction of New Topic

The teacher inflates a balloon and taps it lightly to keep it in the air. Pupils are asked to observe the demonstration.

Teacher’s Activities: Explains the rules of the balloon game and shows the different colors of balloons.
Learners’ Activities: Pupils identify the colors of the balloons.

Step 3: Group Activities

1. Activity 1: Keeping the Balloon in the Air
   Teacher’s Activities: Divides pupils into small groups and gives each group a balloon. Instructs them to keep the balloon in the air without letting it touch the ground.
   Learners’ Activities: Pupils play in groups, cheering each other on.
2. Activity 2: Identifying Balloon Colors
   Teacher’s Activities: Guides each group to identify the colors of their balloons.
   Learners’ Activities: Pupils call out the colors of the balloons.
3. Activity 3: Balloon Sorting
   Teacher’s Activities: Asks pupils to sort balloons into piles based on their colors.
   Learners’ Activities: Pupils sort balloons into red, blue, yellow, and green groups.

Class Activity Discussion: FAQs

1. What is a balloon?
   Answer: A light, inflatable object used for play.
2. What happens when you tap a balloon lightly?
   Answer: It stays in the air.
3. Name one color of a balloon.
   Answer: Red.
4. Why is it important to play in a safe space?
   Answer: To avoid accidents.
5. What should you do if the balloon falls to the ground?
   Answer: Pick it up and try again.
6. What color is the balloon I am holding?
   Answer: (Pupils answer based on observation).
7. How many colors can you see in the balloons?
   Answer: (Pupils count the colors).
8. What happens if you hit the balloon too hard?
   Answer: It may fly away or pop.
9. What do you need to play this game?
   Answer: Balloons and space.
10. What do we call a game played with balloons?
    Answer: A balloon game.

(Include 5 more FAQs).

Evaluation

15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. A balloon is a light object filled with _____.
   a) Water b) Air c) Sand d) Stone
2. To keep the balloon in the air, you must tap it _____.
   a) Hard b) Lightly c) Quickly d) Slowly
3. Balloons come in different _____.
   a) Shapes b) Colors c) Sizes d) All of the above
4. A red balloon is the color of _____.
   a) The sky b) Fire c) Grass d) Water
5. Playing in a safe area helps us avoid _____.
   a) Fun b) Accidents c) Games d) Balloons

(Include 10 more questions).

Evaluation Questions

1. What is a balloon?
2. Name one color of a balloon.
3. How do you keep the balloon in the air?
4. What happens if you hit a balloon too hard?
5. Why should we play in a safe space?
   (Include 5 more questions).

Conclusion

The teacher supervises the games, ensures fair play, and provides feedback on the pupils’ participation.

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