Back to School and Revision Social Habits KG Second Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Lesson Plan on Social Habits

Subject: Social Habits

Class: Kindergarten (Age 5)

Term: Second Term

Week: 1

Topic: Back to School and Revision

Sub-topic: Discussing Holiday Experiences and Revising Previous Knowledge

Duration: 40 Minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Share how they spent their holiday in simple sentences.
2. Revise key points from the previous term with their peers.
3. Relate positively with classmates during discussions.

Keywords

• Holiday
• Revision
• Sharing
• Discuss

Set Induction

The teacher will greet the pupils warmly and ask them about their holiday. The teacher will say, “Who can tell me one fun thing they did during the holiday?” This will capture their attention and make them eager to participate.

Entry Behaviour

The pupils already have some knowledge about holidays and the concept of sharing experiences.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Picture cards showing holiday activities (e.g., playing, traveling, visiting relatives).
• A small microphone (toy) for a fun sharing activity.
• Flashcards with key points from the previous term.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher will remind the pupils about their last day of the previous term when they discussed their plans for the holiday.

Embedded Core Skills

• Creativity and Imagination: Pupils share unique holiday stories.
• Communication and Collaboration: Pupils listen to each other’s stories and respond politely.
• Digital Literacy: Using picture cards or a video to show common holiday activities.

Learning Materials

• Flashcards
• Picture cards
• Toy microphone
• Charts

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Kindergarten
• Teacher’s guide for Social Habits

Instructional Materials

• Whiteboard and marker
• Toy microphone
• Picture cards

Content

Definition of Back to School and Revision

1. Back to School: This is when pupils return to school after a holiday to continue learning.
2. Revision: This is when we go over what we have learned before to remember it better.

Explanation

• Back to School is a time to meet friends and teachers again.
• We discuss how we spent the holiday.
• Revision helps us to check if we still remember what we learned in the last term.
• It is a time to ask questions and prepare for new lessons.

Examples of Holiday Activities

1. Traveling to visit grandparents.
2. Playing games with friends.
3. Visiting amusement parks.
4. Helping parents at home.
5. Watching cartoons or reading storybooks.

Presentation Steps

1. Revision of Previous Topic:
   • The teacher will use flashcards to review key points from the previous term.
2. Introduction of New Topic:
   • The teacher explains that it is “Back to School” time and asks pupils to share holiday experiences.
3. Student Contributions:
   • Pupils take turns to share their holiday activities using the toy microphone.
   • The teacher encourages them and corrects grammar politely.

Teacher’s Activities

1. Display picture cards of holiday activities.
2. Ask pupils questions about their holiday.
3. Lead the revision using flashcards.
4. Provide a fun and supportive environment for sharing.
5. Correct errors gently and encourage pupils to participate.

Learners’ Activities

1. Listen to classmates as they share holiday stories.
2. Share personal holiday experiences.
3. Respond to teacher’s questions.
4. Join in the revision activity.

Evaluation Questions

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. After the holiday, we go back to _______.
   a. Home
   b. School
   c. Park
   d. Store
2. Revision means going over what we have _______.
   a. Seen
   b. Eaten
   c. Learned
   d. Lost
3. Holidays are for _______.
   a. Sleeping all day
   b. Playing and relaxing
   c. Forgetting school
   d. Eating only
4. During the holiday, we visit _______.
   a. Teachers
   b. Friends and family
   c. Shops
   d. Hospitals
5. Sharing means telling others about _______.
   a. Your secret
   b. Your experience
   c. Everything
   d. Nothing
6. Revision helps us to _______ what we have learned.
   a. Forget
   b. Remember
   c. Ignore
   d. Erase
7. School is a place where we _______.
   a. Play all day
   b. Learn and have fun
   c. Sleep
   d. Work
8. We make new _______ when we go back to school.
   a. Teachers
   b. Games
   c. Friends
   d. Holidays
9. The teacher helps us to _______ what we have learned.
   a. Forget
   b. Revise
   c. Ignore
   d. Stop
10. Sharing stories with friends makes us feel _______.
    a. Sad
    b. Happy
    c. Lonely
    d. Tired
11. Playing games during the holiday is _______.
    a. Fun
    b. Hard
    c. Boring
    d. Tiring
12. Revision is important because it helps us to _______.
    a. Pass exams
    b. Sleep
    c. Fight
    d. Travel
13. School starts again after the _______.
    a. Weekend
    b. Holiday
    c. Night
    d. Month
14. Going back to school is a chance to _______ with friends.
    a. Argue
    b. Learn
    c. Play and talk
    d. Fight
15. The teacher asks questions during _______.
    a. Holiday
    b. Revision
    c. Games
    d. Stories

Class Activity Discussion (FAQs)

1. What is “Back to School”?
   • It is when we return to school after the holiday.
2. Why is revision important?
   • It helps us remember what we learned.
3. What do we do during revision?
   • We go over what we learned last term.
4. What do we share during “Back to School”?
   • Our holiday experiences.
5. What does the teacher use for revision?
   • Flashcards and questions.
6. What can we do during the holiday?
   • Play games, visit family, and relax.
7. Why do we share our holiday stories?
   • To make friends and learn from each other.
8. What do we do after holidays?
   • Return to school.
9. What is school for?
   • To learn, make friends, and have fun.
10. Who helps us during revision?
    • The teacher.
11. What makes revision easy?
    • Paying attention.
12. What is one fun holiday activity?
    • Traveling to visit family.
13. Why do we share our experiences?
    • To feel happy and connected.
14. How does revision help us?
    • It helps us prepare for new lessons.
15. What do we do with friends during “Back to School”?
    • Talk, share, and play.

Assessment

1. Name two things you did during the holiday.
2. What does “revision” mean?
3. Why do we share our experiences with classmates?
4. Mention one activity you enjoyed during the holiday.
5. Write one thing you remember from last term’s lessons.
6. Why is “Back to School” exciting?
7. What do you like about your school?
8. Mention one way your teacher helps during revision.
9. What can we do to make revision fun?
10. Why is it important to listen to friends’ stories?

Conclusion

The teacher moves around the class to mark and correct the pupils’ answers. Positive feedback is given to encourage participation.

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