Respecting Others Social Habits KG Second Term Lesson Notes Week 10

Lesson Plan for Week 10

Subject: Social Habits
Class: Kindergarten (Age 5)
Term: Second Term
Week: 10

Topic: Respecting Others

Sub-topic: Showing Respect to Family, Friends, and Teachers

Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

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

• Identify ways to show respect to family, friends, and teachers.
• Demonstrate good manners through actions and words.
• Practice the use of polite expressions such as “Please,” “Thank you,” and “Excuse me.”
• Role-play respectful behavior in various scenarios.

Keywords:

Respect, Polite, Thank You, Excuse Me, Manners, Family, Friends, Teachers

Set Induction:

• Begin with a brief discussion on what “respect” means.
• Ask the children to share any instances when they were shown respect by others.

Entry Behaviour:

• Pupils already know about good manners from previous lessons. They can recognize simple polite words like “Please” and “Thank you.”

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Pictures of children showing respect to others
• Audio clips of polite expressions
• Storybooks on respect and kindness
• Flashcards with polite words and actions
• Chart with “Respecting Others” guidelines

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

• Recall previous lessons where children learned about saying “thank you,” “please,” and “excuse me.”
• Connect to their experiences at home, at school, and with friends where they practice these words.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Creativity and imagination: Through role play and acting out scenarios
• Communication and collaboration: Working in groups to show respect to others
• Digital literacy: Listening to audio clips that demonstrate respect

Learning Materials:

• Flashcards, audio resources, storybooks, and pictures
• Chart showing “Respecting Others” guidelines: “Say please,” “Say thank you,” “Listen to others,” “Help when needed”

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Kindergarten
• Storybooks on manners (e.g., “Please and Thank You” by Richard Scarry)

Instructional Materials:

• Flashcards with phrases like “Please,” “Thank you,” “Excuse me”
• Role-play props (optional: toy items, books, etc.)

Content:

1. Respect: Respect means treating others the way we want to be treated.
2. Polite Words:
   • “Please” is used to ask for something kindly.
   • “Thank you” is said when someone does something kind for you.
   • “Excuse me” is used when you want to get someone’s attention politely.
   • “Sorry” is used when you make a mistake or need to apologize.
3. How to Show Respect:
   • Listening when someone speaks.
   • Helping others when they need it.
   • Saying polite words like “please” and “thank you.”
   • Taking turns and sharing with friends.
4. Examples of Respecting Others:
   • Saying “Thank you” when someone gives you something.
   • Saying “Excuse me” when you need to pass by someone.
   • Offering help when someone is carrying something heavy.

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

1. To ask for something politely, we say _______ (a) Thank you (b) Excuse me (c) Please (d) Sorry
2. When someone helps you, you should say _______ (a) Please (b) Excuse me (c) Thank you (d) Sorry
3. If you make a mistake, you say _______ (a) Thank you (b) Please (c) Sorry (d) Excuse me
4. We show respect by _______ (a) Ignoring others (b) Listening carefully (c) Speaking loudly (d) Interrupting
5. When you need to pass by someone, you say _______ (a) Excuse me (b) Please (c) Thank you (d) Sorry
6. When we help others, it shows _______ (a) Anger (b) Respect (c) Laziness (d) Rudeness
7. A way to show respect to a friend is by _______ (a) Sharing your toys (b) Taking their toys (c) Ignoring them (d) Shouting at them
8. We use polite words when we _______ (a) Shout (b) Ask for something (c) Ignore people (d) Make demands
9. Saying “please” helps us _______ (a) Get what we want rudely (b) Be polite (c) Be angry (d) Interrupt others
10. Saying “thank you” helps to _______ (a) Show respect (b) Be disrespectful (c) Get louder (d) Be rude
11. “Excuse me” is used when you want to _______ (a) Interrupt (b) Be rude (c) Pass by someone (d) Shout
12. When someone gives you something, you say _______ (a) Excuse me (b) Sorry (c) Thank you (d) Please
13. To show respect to your teacher, you should _______ (a) Ignore them (b) Listen to them (c) Shout at them (d) Disrespect them
14. Saying “sorry” is important when _______ (a) You did something wrong (b) You want to be rude (c) You don’t want to listen (d) You want to fight
15. Respect means _______ (a) Ignoring others (b) Treating others kindly (c) Yelling at people (d) Not sharing

Class Activity Discussion (15 FAQs):

1. What does “respect” mean?
   • Respect means treating others kindly and politely.
2. Why do we say “please”?
   • We say “please” to ask for something in a kind way.
3. What should you say if someone gives you a gift?
   • You should say “thank you.”
4. What do you say if you accidentally bump into someone?
   • You say “sorry.”
5. What is “excuse me” used for?
   • “Excuse me” is used when you need to pass by someone politely.
6. How can you show respect to your friends?
   • You can listen to them and share toys with them.
7. What happens when we don’t show respect?
   • People may feel hurt or upset.
8. What is a polite thing to say when you need help?
   • You say, “Could you please help me?”
9. Why is it important to say “thank you”?
   • It shows appreciation for something kind that someone did for you.
10. When do you say “sorry”?
    • You say “sorry” when you make a mistake or hurt someone.
11. How can we show respect to our teachers?
    • By listening to them and following their instructions.
12. What should you do if someone is talking to you?
    • You should listen carefully and not interrupt.
13. Why should we say “excuse me”?
    • It is polite to use “excuse me” when you need attention or need to move past someone.
14. How can we show respect at home?
    • By helping with chores and listening to our parents.
15. What happens when we are respectful?
    • We build good friendships and others will want to help us too.

Teacher’s Activities:

1. Introduce the lesson by asking what the children understand by “respect.”
2. Share examples of showing respect in different settings (school, home, public).
3. Play an audio clip of polite expressions and have students repeat.
4. Guide the children in role-playing respectful actions.
5. Show pictures of respectful behaviors and discuss with the class.

Learners’ Activities:

1. Discuss ways to show respect in groups.
2. Role-play using polite words and actions.
3. Draw pictures showing respectful behavior.
4. Sing the respect song together.

Assessment:

1. What do we say when we want something politely?
2. What is the polite word to use when someone helps you?
3. How do you show respect to your parents?
4. What should you say if you make a mistake?
5. How do we show respect to our friends at school?
6. What do you say when you need help?
7. What is the meaning of “excuse me”?
8. When do you say “thank you”?
9. What is the opposite of respect?
10. How can you practice respect at home?

Conclusion:

• Review the lesson by praising the pupils for their participation.
• Discuss how they can practice respect at home, school, and with friends.
• Give feedback on their role-playing and contributions.

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