Care and Respect for Old People for Pre-School Level 4

Class: Pre-School Level 4
Term: Third Term
Week: 10
Age: 5 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Social Habits
Curriculum Theme: Social Habits
Previous Lesson: Good Manners
Topic: CARE AND RESPECT FOR OLD PEOPLE
Subject Matter: CARE AND RESPECT FOR OLD PEOPLE – Identification of old people. – How to respect and care for old people.

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• Identify old people from pictures and real-life examples.
• State at least two ways to show respect to old people.
• Mention at least two ways to care for old people.

Affective Domain

• Show willingness to help old people.
• Appreciate the importance of respecting elders.

Psychomotor Domain

• Demonstrate simple actions of respect, such as greeting or offering a seat.
• Participate in role-play activities showing care for old people.

Social Domain

• Interact respectfully with people older than them.

Reference Materials

• NAPPS National Unified Teaching Scheme for Pre-School Level 4
• Early Childhood Care and Education resources
• Relevant storybooks on respect and care

Instructional Materials

• Pictures of old men and women (grandparents, elderly neighbours)
• Flashcards showing children helping old people (e.g., carrying bags, offering a seat, greeting)
• Video clips showing interactions between children and old people
• Simple props for role-play (e.g., a walking stick, a bag, a chair)

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson is important for 5-year-olds as it teaches them fundamental social values of respect and empathy towards older members of society. By learning to care for and respect old people, pupils develop good character, understand their role in the community, and learn to value the wisdom and experience that elders bring.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils are familiar with basic greetings and good manners. They may have grand-parents or older relatives at home and understand the concept of helping family members.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

CARE AND RESPECT FOR OLD PEOPLE

Old people are men and women who are much older than us. They often have grey hair, wrinkles on their skin, and sometimes need help with things.

What the Teacher Should Show or Draw

• Display pictures of different old people (men and women, some with walking sticks, some sitting).
• Point to features like grey hair, wrinkles, and explain gently that these are signs of being old.

It is very important to care for and respect old people because they have lived a long time, have lots of wisdom, and sometimes need our help.

How to Respect Old People:

• Greet them politely: Say “Good morning/afternoon/evening Sir/Ma” or “Kàárọ̀ Bàbá/Ìyá” (Yoruba), “Ina kwana Baban/Maman” (Hausa), “Ndewo Nna/Nne” (Igbo).
• Listen to them: Pay attention when they talk.
• Obey them: Do what they ask you to do, especially your grandparents or older relatives.
• Talk gently to them: Use soft and kind words.
• Offer them a seat: If you see an old person standing, offer them your seat.

How to Care for Old People:

• Help them carry things: If they have heavy bags, offer to help.
• Run errands for them: Help them fetch things they need, like water or a book.
• Visit them: Spend time with your grandparents or old neighbours.
• Help them cross the road: Hold their hand and help them walk safely.
• Be patient with them: Sometimes they move slowly or repeat things.

Respect and Care Song

Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”

Lyrics:

Old people, old people, kind and wise,
Help them, love them, with your eyes.
Give a smile and lend a hand,
Best old people in the land.
Old people, old people, true and good,
Treat them always as you should.

Actions:

• “Old people, old people”: Point to pictures of old people or pretend to have grey hair.
• “Kind and wise”: Make a gentle patting motion.
• “Help them, love them”: Extend hands as if helping, then hug self.
• “Give a smile”: Smile broadly.
• “Lend a hand”: Extend hand.
• “Best old people in the land”: Thumbs up.
• Repeat actions for the second verse.

How to use the rhyme: Sing the song together after discussing ways to care for and respect old people. Encourage pupils to do the actions as they sing.

Watch and Learn About Respect

Let’s watch a short video about how we can show respect to old people and why it makes them happy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wH-x71n0u04

Key Words

• Old people – Men and women who are much older than us.
• Respect – Showing honour and politeness to someone, especially older people.
• Care – Helping someone and making sure they are well and comfortable.
• Errands – Small tasks you do for someone.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Play-based Learning, Demonstration, Guided Practice, Songs and Rhymes, Storytelling, Picture Talk, Question and Answer, Role-play, Imitation, Practical Activity.

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Engagement/Recall

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and asks them about good manners they learned before. The teacher then introduces the topic by asking if they have grandparents or other old people in their homes or neighbourhood.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings, share ideas about good manners, and mention old people they know.

Learning Point: Pupils recall previous knowledge and are introduced to the lesson topic.

Step 2: Identification of Old People

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Observation/Identification

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher displays pictures of various old people (men and women) and points out common features like grey hair, wrinkles, and sometimes walking sticks. The teacher asks pupils to identify who the old people are in the pictures.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the pictures and point to the old people, identifying them based on the features discussed.

Learning Point: Pupils learn to identify old people visually.

Step 3: Discussing Why We Care and Respect

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Discussion

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains in simple terms why it is important to care for and respect old people (e.g., they are wise, they have helped us, they sometimes need help). The teacher can tell a very short story about an old person needing help.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the explanation and story, and share their own simple ideas if prompted.

Learning Point: Pupils understand the reasons behind caring for and respecting old people.

Step 4: Demonstrating Ways to Respect and Care

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Modelling

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher demonstrates practical ways to show respect and care, such as:

• Greeting an old person politely.
• Offering a seat.
• Pretending to help carry a light bag.
• Listening attentively.

The teacher can use a doll or another teacher as a pretend old person.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the teacher’s demonstrations carefully.

Learning Point: Pupils see concrete examples of respectful and caring actions.

Step 5: Guided Practice and Role-play

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Practice/Role-play

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils to practice the actions demonstrated. Pupils can take turns in simple role-play scenarios, e.g., one pupil pretends to be an old person, and another greets them or offers a seat. The teacher provides props like a walking stick or a small bag.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils participate in guided practice and role-play, trying out the actions of greeting, helping, and offering a seat.

Learning Point: Pupils actively practice showing care and respect for old people.

Step 6: Song Reinforcement

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Reinforcement/Singing

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads the pupils in singing the “Respect and Care Song” with actions. The teacher encourages everyone to sing along and perform the actions.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils sing the song and perform the actions, reinforcing the lesson’s message.

Learning Point: Pupils internalize the message of care and respect through song and movement.

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher checks pupils’ understanding through short questions and practical tasks.

1. “Who can point to an old person in these pictures?”
2. “What is one way we can show respect to old people?” (e.g., greet them, listen)
3. “What is one way we can help old people?” (e.g., carry bags, offer a seat)
4. “Show me how you would greet an old person.”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond orally and demonstrate the required skill where appropriate.

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 1 minute

Teaching Skill: Summary/Closure

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher praises the pupils for their participation and reminds them to always be kind and helpful to old people they meet at home or in the community. The teacher encourages them to practice these good habits.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the teacher’s concluding remarks and acknowledge the importance of the lesson.

Learning Point: Pupils are encouraged to apply the learned habits in real life.

Lesson Keywords

• Old people – Men and women who are much older than us.
• Respect – Showing honour and politeness to someone, especially older people.
• Care – Helping someone and making sure they are well and comfortable.
• Greet – To say hello or welcome.
• Help – To assist someone.

Differentiation

• Support: For pupils who struggle to identify old people, use very clear, large pictures with distinct features. Pair them with a more confident peer during role-play. Provide hand-over-hand guidance for demonstrating actions if needed. Focus on one or two key actions for them to master.
• Extension: For quicker learners, ask them to name more ways to help or respect old people. Encourage them to share personal experiences of helping an older person. They can lead a small group in a role-play scenario.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Before the lesson, gather a variety of clear pictures of old people from different backgrounds (Nigerian contexts are ideal if available). Ensure the video clip is pre-screened and suitable for the age group. When discussing features of old people, use gentle and positive language to avoid any negative connotations. Emphasize that old people are wise and deserve our love and respect. Encourage real-life connections by asking pupils about their grandparents or older relatives. The role-play should be simple and fun, allowing all pupils to participate actively. Observe pupils’ interactions and provide positive reinforcement for any demonstration of care or respect. The goal is to foster empathy and a sense of responsibility towards elders.