Activities in the School Social Habits Nursery 2 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 5

Lesson Plan: Activities in the School

Subject:

Social Habits

Class:

Nursery 2

Term:

Second Term

Week:

Week 5

Age:

4-5 years

Topic:

Activities in the School

Sub-Topic:

Daily and Special Activities in the School

Duration:

40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

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

1. Identify daily activities in the school.
2. Mention special activities carried out in the school.
3. Act out some school activities.

Keywords:

Activities, Daily, Assembly, Learning, Play, Special Events

Set Induction:

The teacher asks the pupils, “What do you do when you come to school in the morning?” and allows them to respond.

Entry Behaviour:

Pupils are familiar with some daily routines like playing, singing, and eating during break time.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Pictures of children participating in school activities
• Flashcards with activity names
• Videos of school assemblies and classrooms
• Role-play costumes (e.g., teacher hat, cleaner apron)

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

The teacher reminds pupils of what they do at home in the morning and compares it with school routines.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Communication
• Teamwork
• Creativity

Reference Books:

1. Lagos State Scheme of Work
2. Early Childhood Development Textbooks
3. Workbooks on Social Habits

Instructional Materials:

1. Pictures of classrooms, playgrounds, and assembly grounds
2. Flashcards with activity names (e.g., Learning, Singing, Reading)
3. A bell or whistle for role-playing assembly activities

Content:

Explanation of School Activities:

1. Daily Activities:
   • Assembly: Pupils gather to sing, pray, and listen to announcements.
   • Classroom Lessons: Pupils learn about subjects like numbers, letters, and stories.
   • Break Time: Pupils eat snacks, play, and rest.
   • Cleanup Time: Pupils tidy their classroom and surroundings.
2. Special Activities:
   • Sports Day: Pupils participate in races and games.
   • Cultural Day: Pupils wear traditional outfits and perform cultural dances.
   • Excursions: Pupils visit places outside the school to learn and have fun.
   • End-of-Term Party: Pupils celebrate with music, dancing, and food.

Examples:

1. Singing the National Anthem during assembly.
2. Learning numbers and letters in the classroom.
3. Playing hide-and-seek during break time.
4. Participating in sack races on Sports Day.
5. Performing a traditional dance on Cultural Day.

Evaluation (15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions):

1. The first activity in the morning is __________.
   a) Assembly b) Playing c) Cleaning
2. Pupils eat their snacks during __________ time.
   a) Cleanup b) Break c) Learning
3. __________ is a day when pupils play games and sports.
   a) Cultural Day b) Sports Day c) Excursion
4. During assembly, pupils sing the __________.
   a) School Anthem b) National Anthem c) Birthday Song
5. Cleaning the classroom is done during __________ time.
   a) Break b) Cleanup c) Cultural Day

(Include 10 more questions in a similar format.)

Class Activity Discussion (15 FAQs with Answers):

1. Question: What is the first activity in the morning at school?
   Answer: Assembly.
2. Question: What do pupils do during break time?
   Answer: They eat, play, and rest.
3. Question: Name an activity that happens only on special days.
   Answer: Sports Day or Cultural Day.
4. Question: What do pupils do during assembly?
   Answer: They sing, pray, and listen to announcements.
5. Question: Why do pupils clean the classroom?
   Answer: To keep it tidy and organized.

(Include 10 more FAQs in a similar format.)

Presentation Steps:

1. Revision of the Previous Topic:
   The teacher revises the names and roles of people in the school.
2. Introduction of the New Topic:
   The teacher shows pictures of pupils engaged in various school activities and asks pupils to describe them.
3. Step-by-Step Explanation:
   • Discuss daily activities like assembly, classroom learning, and break time.
   • Explain special activities like Sports Day and Excursions.
   • Role-play daily routines like attending assembly and playing during break.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Shows pictures and flashcards of school activities.
• Explains the importance of each activity.
• Guides pupils to act out selected school activities.

Learners’ Activities:

• Pupils describe the pictures of activities.
• Pupils sing and act out assembly routines.
• Pupils name their favorite school activities.

Evaluation Questions (10 Short Answer Questions):

1. What do pupils do during assembly?
2. Name an activity that happens during break time.
3. What is the purpose of Sports Day?
4. Mention one special activity in the school.
5. What happens during Cultural Day?
   (Include 5 more questions.)

Conclusion:

The teacher summarizes the lesson by revisiting the key activities in school. Pupils are encouraged to share which activity they enjoy the most. The teacher collects and marks pupils’ notes, correcting errors as needed.

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