Posture Physical Development Kindergarten Second Term Lesson Notes Week 1
SCHEME OF WORK
Grade: Kindergarten (Age 5)
Subject: Physical Development
Term: Second Term
Topic: Correct Posture for Sitting
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Demonstrate the correct sitting position (e.g., knees and hip joints forming a 90° angle).
- Practice maintaining proper posture while seated.
- Understand the benefits of correct posture, such as improved balance and posture.
Learning Activities
- Teacher-Led Demonstration:
- Teachers demonstrate the correct sitting posture: keeping feet flat on the ground or a footrest, sitting straight, preserving natural curves of the spine, and placing ankles in front of the knees.
- Group Practice:
- Pupils are grouped to practice sitting correctly on chairs or couches.
- Group members encourage one another to maintain proper posture.
- Interactive Activity:
- Use musical instruments and songs or rhymes to engage students while practicing sitting posture.
- Observation and Feedback:
- Teachers provide individual feedback to pupils practicing the correct posture.
- Cross-Curricular Integration:
- Numeracy: Count the number of students sitting correctly.
- Science: Discuss the health benefits of proper posture (e.g., better breathing, reduced back strain).
Embedded Core Skills
- Communication and Collaboration: Pupils discuss in groups and provide feedback to peers.
- Creativity and Imagination: Use songs/rhymes to reinforce learning.
- Digital Literacy: Explore videos or resources on correct posture using tablets or projectors.
- Critical Thinking: Pupils analyze and correct their sitting posture.
Learning Resources
- Musical instruments
- Song and rhyme books
- Digital resources/web links:
Instructional Materials
- Chairs/couches
- Footrests (if available)
- Mirrors (for pupils to observe their posture)
- Posters showing correct and incorrect sitting positions
- Puzzles for fine motor development.
Health Tips
- Pupils should wash their hands immediately after activities to maintain hygiene.
- Practice relaxing shoulders while sitting.
- Ensure children avoid crossing knees or ankles.
Benefits of the Activity
- Improves balance and posture.
- Promotes self-awareness in maintaining proper body mechanics.
- Encourages good habits early to prevent back problems later in life.
CLASS: NURSERY II SUBJECT: BIBLE KNOWLEDGE
NAME:…
Mention three things created by God
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Who is the mother of Jesus Christ? (a) Mary (b) Joseph
How many wise men visited Jesus Christ? (a) 2 (b) 3
Who did God send to Mary? (a) Peter (b) Angel
Who is the father of Jesus Christ (a) Joseph (b) Angel
Who climbed the tree to see Jesus Christ (a) Peter (b) Zaccheus
How many gift did the wise men give to Jesus Christ (a) 4 (b) 3
Who is our creator (a) Jesus (b) God
CLASS: NURSERY II SUBJECT: SOCIAL STUDIES
NAME:…
_______________ consists of father, mother and their children.
(a) School (b) Family
We have ____________ types of family (a) 2 (b) 3
Who provides food for the family (a) Mother (b) Father
How do we greet in the morning (a) Good morning (b) Good afternoon
What is the name of your school
(a) Island Builders Baptist School (b) Ebenezer Baptist School
Who cooks food for the family (a) Children (b) Mother
What is the name of your headmistress?
(a) Mrs. Gbolahan (b) Mrs. Bode-Idowu
Who is the head of the family? (a) Father (b) Mother
How do you greet in the evening (a) Good evening (b) Good night
Nuclear family consist of father, mother and their ________
(a) aunt (b) children
CLASS: NURSERY II SUBJECT: HEALTH EDUCATION
NAME:…
It is good to wash our hands before and after using the toilet?
(a) Yes (b) No
Mention three parts of the body
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Mention three objects in the classroom
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Is it good to talk when eating? (a) Yes (b) No
We must always clean our environment (a) No (b) Yes
Mention one object in the sitting room _________________________
CLASS: NURSERY II SUBJECT: CREATIVE ART
NAME:…
Draw and colour a ball
CLASS: NURSERY II SUBJECT: SCIENCE
NAME:…
________________ are living things (a) plant (b) green (c) table
Name two types of plant
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Animals are found around us (a) Yes (b) No
What is the colour of the plant _______________________
Name two types of domestic animals you know?
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Name two types of wild animals you know?
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Mention one fruit you know __________________________________
CLASS: NURSERY II SUBJECT: NUMBERS WORK
NAME:…
Write figure 1 100
Simple Addition
a.) 4 (b.) 5 (c.) 6 (d.) 2 (e.) 7
2 5 4 2 7
+ 3 + 3 + 0 + 3 + 4
Subtraction
a.) 6 (b.) 7 (c.) 6
2 0 3
d.) 1 0 (e.) 4
5 3
Fill in the gaps in 2s
6 ________ ________ ________
40 ________ ________ ________
18 ________ ________ ________
12 ________ ________ ________
74 ________ ________ ________
Place Value
a.) = _________
b.) = _________
c.) 58 = ____________ tens ____________ units
d.) 14 = ____________ tens ____________ units
e.) 82 = ____________ tens ____________ units
Write in words
5 = _______________________ (f.) 7 = ________________________
10 = ______________________ (g.) 20 = _______________________
12 = ______________________ (h.) 8 = ________________________
15 = ______________________ (i.) 17 = ________________________
9 = _______________________ (j.) 11 = ________________________
Write out the even numbers
49 11 22 16 ________ ________
13 15 20 18 ________ ________
17 16 24 19 ________ ________
12 14 11 33 ________ ________
18 48 17 21 ________ ________
Multiplication Table
2 x 6 = _______ (c.) 2 x 2 = ________ (e.) 2 x 4 = ________
2 x 1 = ________ (d.) 2 x 8 = ________
CLASS: NURSERY II SUBJECT: ENGLISH LANGUAGE
NAME:…
1.) Write out the vowels letters
_________ _________ _________ __________ ___________
2.) Fill in the missing consonant letters
Aa ________ ________ _________ Ee _________ ________
________ Ii _________ _________ ________ ________ _________ Oo _________ ________ ________ _________ _________ Uu ________ ________ _________ _________ ________
3.) a.) We have ____________________ vowel letters
b.) We have ____________________ consonant letters
c.) We have _______________ alphabet letters
4.) Form a sentence using it
Word Sentence
Cup ___________________________________________________
Bag ___________________________________________________
Fan ___________________________________________________
Box ___________________________________________________
Car ___________________________________________________
5.) Write five (5) letter words
_________________________ (d.) _________________________
_________________________ (e.) _________________________
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6.) Circle the vowel letter
(i) C l o c k (ii) S h o e (iii) R a d i o
(iv) M a n go (v) H a p p y
7.) Write five words that start with letter b
_________________________ (d.) _________________________
_________________________ (e.) _________________________
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8.) Fill in the gap with a or an
_____________ ball (vi.) ____________ arrow
_____________ cup (vii.) ___________ eagle
_____________ apple (viii.) __________ chair
_____________ umbrella (ix.) ___________ ant
_____________ table (x.) ___________ door
9.) Fill in the gaps
a.) F ___ s h e.) T ___ b ___ e (i.) W ___ t ___ r
b.) R ___ d ___ o (f.) D ___ ___ r (j.) S n ___ k e
c.) S ___ a r (g.) E ___ e p h ___ n t
d.) R i ___ g (h.) P ___ a ___ t
10.) Spelling
______________________________ (vi.) ______________________________
______________________________ (vii.)______________________________
______________________________ (viii.)______________________________
______________________________ (ix.) ______________________________
______________________________ (x.) ______________________________
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CLASS: NURSERY II SUBJECT: RHYMES
NAME:
Birds are flying in the sky
There are two black bird
One, two, three, four, five catching fishes all alive
Tick says the clock
Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat
CLASS: NURSERY II SUBJECT: RHYMES
NAME:
Birds are flying in the sky
There are two black bird
One, two, three, four, five catching fishes all alive
Tick says the clock
Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat