Roles of Community Helpers Social Habits Nursery 2 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 10

Lesson Plan: Roles of Community Helpers

Subject: Social Habits
Class: Nursery 2
Term: Second Term
Week: 10
Age: 4 – 5 years
Topic: Roles of Community Helpers
Sub-Topic: Understanding the Roles of Common Community Helpers
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

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

1. Identify common community helpers in their area.
2. State the roles of community helpers.
3. Appreciate the importance of community helpers in their daily lives.

Keywords

• Community
• Helpers
• Roles
• Services
• Jobs

Set Induction

The teacher shows pictures of various community helpers (doctor, teacher, police officer) and asks pupils to guess their jobs.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils are familiar with some people who provide help, like parents and teachers.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Pictures of community helpers
• Flashcards with job titles
• Videos of helpers at work

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Pupils previously learned about helping people at home and school. This lesson builds on those ideas by discussing helpers in the community.

Embedded Core Skills

• Communication skills
• Empathy and respect for others
• Teamwork

Learning Materials

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Nursery Social Habits Textbook
• Posters and charts of community helpers

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Nursery Social Habits Textbook
• Online videos and educational blogs

Instructional Materials

• Flashcards
• Charts with images of community helpers
• Toy props (e.g., a stethoscope for a doctor)

Content

Definition and Explanation

1. Community Helpers:
   • People who provide important services to the community.
   • They help us in many ways and make our lives better.

Roles of Common Community Helpers

1. Doctor:
   • Treats sick people.
   • Gives medicine and advice to stay healthy.
2. Teacher:
   • Helps children learn.
   • Teaches important lessons for the future.
3. Police Officer:
   • Keeps the community safe.
   • Catches bad people and ensures laws are followed.
4. Farmer:
   • Grows food for the community.
   • Takes care of crops and animals.
5. Firefighter:
   • Puts out fires and saves lives.
   • Helps during emergencies.

Importance of Community Helpers

1. They keep us safe (e.g., police).
2. They provide health care (e.g., doctors).
3. They help us learn (e.g., teachers).
4. They provide food (e.g., farmers).
5. They rescue us in emergencies (e.g., firefighters).

Evaluation: Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. A person who teaches children is called a _______.
   a. doctor b. teacher c. nurse d. farmer
   Answer: b
2. A _______ grows food for us to eat.
   a. teacher b. farmer c. police officer d. firefighter
   Answer: b
3. Police officers help to keep the community _______.
   a. dirty b. safe c. busy d. quiet
   Answer: b
4. A doctor helps sick people to _______.
   a. play b. learn c. get well d. grow food
   Answer: c
5. Firefighters put out _______.
   a. fires b. food c. sickness d. schools
   Answer: a

(Include 10 more questions like these based on the topic)

Class Activity Discussion (FAQs)

1. Who is a community helper?
   Someone who helps the community.
2. What does a doctor do?
   Treats sick people and gives medicine.
3. Who teaches children in school?
   A teacher.
4. What does a police officer do?
   Keeps the community safe.
5. Who grows food for the community?
   A farmer.

(Add 10 more FAQs with simple answers)

Presentation Steps

1. Step 1: Revise the previous lesson on helping others at home.
2. Step 2: Introduce the topic by showing pictures of community helpers.
3. Step 3: Ask pupils to name some helpers they know.
4. Step 4: Explain the roles of community helpers with examples.

Teacher’s Activities

• Display pictures of community helpers.
• Explain their roles in simple terms.
• Ask pupils to identify helpers from the pictures.

Learners’ Activities

• Look at pictures of community helpers.
• Name their jobs and roles.
• Share what they know about helpers.

Evaluation Questions (Short Answer)

1. What is the role of a doctor?
2. Who teaches children in school?
3. Name two jobs a police officer does.
4. Who grows food for us to eat?
5. What does a firefighter do?
   (Add 5 more questions like these)

Conclusion

The teacher summarizes the lesson, emphasizing the importance of community helpers. Pupils copy short notes, and the teacher marks their work and provides feedback.

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