Classroom Objects and Their Uses for Pre-School Level 1

Class: Pre-School Level 1
Term: First Term
Week: 1
Age: 2 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Pre-Science
Curriculum Theme: Pre-Science
Previous Lesson: Basic awareness of their immediate surroundings.
Topic: OBJECTS IN THE CLASSROOM
Subject Matter: Identification of objects in the classroom; Uses of objects in the classroom.

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• Identify and name at least three common classroom objects.
• State a simple use for a named classroom object.

Affective Domain

• Listen attentively when the teacher names objects and demonstrates their uses.
• Show interest in exploring objects in their classroom environment.

Psychomotor Domain

• Point to and touch classroom objects as named by the teacher.
• Demonstrate a simple action related to an object’s use (e.g., sitting on a chair, holding a pencil).

Social Domain

• Participate in group activities like singing and pointing to objects.

Reference Materials

• NAPPS National Unified Teaching Scheme for Pre-School Level 1
• Early Childhood Care and Education resources

Instructional Materials

• Real classroom objects: chair, desk/table, pencil, notebook, book, whiteboard, duster, crayon, school bag, water bottle.
• Picture cards of classroom objects (optional, for visual reinforcement).

Rationale for the Lesson

Learning about classroom objects helps 2-year-olds become familiar with their immediate environment. It builds their vocabulary, encourages observation, and helps them understand the purpose of things they interact with daily, fostering a sense of belonging and readiness for learning in the classroom.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have a basic awareness of their home environment and some common objects they see every day.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

OBJECTS IN THE CLASSROOM

Classroom objects are the things we see and use every day in our classroom.

Examples of Classroom Objects and Their Uses:

• Chair: We sit on the chair.
• Desk/Table: We put our books on the desk. We write on the desk.
• Pencil: We write with a pencil. We draw with a pencil.
• Notebook/Book: We look at pictures in a book. We write in a notebook.
• Whiteboard: The teacher writes on the whiteboard.
• Duster: The teacher cleans the whiteboard with a duster.
• Crayon: We colour with crayons.
• School Bag: We carry our books and things in our school bag.

Key Words

• Chair – for sitting.
• Desk – for writing or putting books.
• Pencil – for writing and drawing.
• Book – for looking at pictures and reading.

Classroom Objects Song

Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”

Chair and table, big and small,
Pencils, books, for one and all.
Whiteboard for the teacher to write,
Classroom objects, shining bright.
Chair and table, big and small,
We use them all, in our school hall!

Actions:

• “Chair and table”: Point to a chair, then a table.
• “Pencils, books”: Pretend to write, then open a book.
• “Whiteboard for the teacher to write”: Point to the whiteboard, make writing motion.
• “Classroom objects, shining bright”: Wiggle fingers upwards.
• “We use them all”: Gesture around the classroom.

Watch and Learn About Classroom Objects

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Play-based Learning, Demonstration, Guided Practice, Songs and Rhymes, Picture Talk, Repetition, Manipulation of Objects, Question and Answer.

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Engaging/Greeting

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils with a cheerful song and asks them, “What do you see around you in our classroom today?”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to the greeting song and look around the classroom, pointing to familiar things without naming them yet.

Learning Point: Pupils are settled and introduced to the classroom environment.

Step 2: Identification of Objects

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Naming/Pointing

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher points to a chair, names it clearly (“This is a chair!”), and asks pupils to repeat the name and point to their own chairs. The teacher repeats with a desk, pencil, and book.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils repeat the names of the objects after the teacher and point to the corresponding objects in the classroom.

Learning Point: Pupils identify and name common classroom objects.

Step 3: Demonstrating Uses of Objects

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Modelling

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher demonstrates the use of each object identified in Step 2. For example, the teacher sits on a chair, places a book on a desk, pretends to write with a pencil, and opens a book to look at pictures.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the teacher’s demonstrations attentively, watching how each object is used.

Learning Point: Pupils understand the simple uses of classroom objects through observation.

Step 4: Guided Practice of Uses

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Practice/Imitation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils to perform simple actions with the objects. “Everyone, sit on your chair!” “Hold your pencil like this.” “Open your book.” The teacher provides support and encouragement.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils imitate the teacher’s actions, sitting on their chairs, holding their pencils, and opening their books as guided.

Learning Point: Pupils physically demonstrate the simple uses of classroom objects.

Step 5: Song Reinforcement

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Singing/Movement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads the pupils in singing the “Classroom Objects Song” with actions. The teacher sings slowly and clearly, encouraging pupils to join in and perform the actions.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils sing along with the teacher and perform the actions for each object mentioned in the song.

Learning Point: Pupils reinforce learning through a fun, interactive song and movement.

Step 6: “Point to” Game

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Game-based Learning/Reinforcement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher plays a simple “Point to…” game. “Point to the chair!” “Point to the pencil!” The teacher observes and praises pupils’ correct responses.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils quickly point to the correct classroom object as named by the teacher.

Learning Point: Pupils quickly identify classroom objects.

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 4–5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

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

1. “What is this?” (pointing to a chair)
2. “Show me how we use a pencil.”
3. “Point to a book.”
4. “What do we do with a chair?”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond orally (naming or saying a simple use) and demonstrate the required skill where appropriate (e.g., pointing, making a writing motion).

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes

Teaching Skill: Summarizing/Closing

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher praises the pupils for their participation and good listening. The teacher briefly recaps that they learned about objects in the classroom and their uses. The teacher leads a goodbye song.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to praise and participate in the goodbye song.

Learning Point: Pupils feel a sense of accomplishment and close the lesson positively.

Lesson Keywords

• Chair – something we sit on.
• Desk – a table we use for writing and putting books.
• Pencil – a tool we use to write and draw.
• Book – something with pages that we read or look at pictures in.
• Use – what we do with something.

Differentiation

• Support: For pupils who are struggling, the teacher can use larger picture cards, repeat names and actions more frequently, use hand-over-hand guidance for demonstrating uses, and focus on only two or three key objects.
• Extension: For pupils who grasp the concept quickly, the teacher can introduce one or two additional classroom objects (e.g., duster, sharpener) or ask them to name an object and then show its use without prompting.