New Schooling Policy: Age-Appropriate Class Apportionment and Examination Restrictions New Schooling Policy: Age-Appropriate Class Apportionment and Examination Restrictions – A Step Toward More Inclusive Education When I first heard about the new schooling policy that introduced age-appropriate class apportionment and examination restrictions, I couldn’t help but reflect on the changes I’d seen over the years
How to Build Stronger Parent-School Relationships Using WhatsApp: A Game-Changer for Communication When I first started teaching, communication between parents and schools felt like it was often a bit of a “missing link.” I’d hand out letters, send emails, and even make calls—but the connection wasn’t as immediate or personal as it could have been.
School Events for Nursery and Primary Schools in Lagos: Creating Meaningful Experiences for Young Learners When I think about the school events I attended growing up in Lagos, it’s the ones that went beyond textbooks that truly stand out. I remember the excitement of participating in a Cultural Day where every child, dressed in their
Lesson Plan: Courageous Persons in Society Subject: Civic Education Class: JSS 1 / Basic 7Term: Third TermWeek: Week 3Topic: Courageous Persons in SocietySub-topic: Attributes of Courageous Persons, Examples of Courageous Men and Women in HistoryDuration: 60 minutesAge: 12–14 years Behavioural Objectives: By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: Define courage and
Subject: Business Studies Class: JSS 3 / Basic 9 Term: Third Term Week: Week 4 Topic: Market Sub-topic: Features of a Market, Types of Market (Capital and Money Market), and Commodity Market Institutions Duration: 60 minutes Age: 13–15 years Behavioural Objectives: By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: Define a market
If you’ve ever been a class teacher in Lagos—especially at the nursery or primary level—you already know that school events aren’t just “filler activities.” They’re the heartbeat of your term. They’re the moments when children come alive in unexpected ways, when shy pupils suddenly become narrators in a play or when parents finally see their
Third Term Mathematics Primary 2 There’s something deeply humbling about walking into a classroom of seven-year-olds on a Monday morning in Week 1 of Third Term, knowing you’re about to take them on another 13-week journey through numbers, shapes, time, and money. I still remember the hesitant hands that used to go up when I
Title: Light Energy Sources – How I Got My Pupils Talking About the Sun (and the Bulb in My Kitchen) I’ll never forget the day I asked my Primary 4 pupils, “What gives us light?” One of them, David, shouted, “My daddy’s phone torch!” And just like that, the entire class erupted — some
Materials Needed: Old fabric or an old shirt Scissors Measuring tape Tailor’s chalk or pencil Needle and thread (or sewing machine) Ribbon or fabric strips for straps Pins (optional) Steps: Measure and Cut the Fabric: Measure about 20 inches wide and 30 inches long for the apron body. Cut the fabric into a rectangle. You
Home Economics Lesson Note Class: Basic 5Term: Third TermWeek: Week 8Subject: Home EconomicsTopic: Simple Relevant Clothing ArticlesSub-topic: Meaning, Examples, and Materials NeededDuration: 40 minutesAge: 9–11 years Behavioral Objectives By the end of this lesson, pupils should be able to: Explain the meaning of simple relevant clothing articles. Identify at least three examples of simple clothing
