Note for teachers using this lesson plan
Before this lesson, gather a variety of picture cards or real objects representing common first-term Pre-Science topics such as body parts, familiar animals, plants, and weather conditions. The central idea is to help pupils recall and identify these concepts through interactive activities. Observe pupils’ engagement and ability to name or point to items to gauge their understanding of previously learned material.
Class: Pre-School Level 2
Term: Second Term
Week: 1
Age: 3 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Pre-Science
Curriculum Theme: Not separately stated in the scheme.
Previous Lesson: Not applicable as this is a revision lesson.
Topic: First-Term Pre-Science Revision
Subject Matter: Revision of first-term works.
Specific Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
Cognitive Domain
- Recall and name familiar body parts.
- Identify common animals and their sounds.
- Recognise simple plant parts and fruits.
- Identify different weather conditions from pictures.
Affective Domain
- Show interest in recalling previously learned Pre-Science concepts.
- Participate happily in revision activities.
Psychomotor Domain
- Point to various body parts when named.
- Mimic simple animal sounds or movements.
- Make gestures to represent different weather types.
Social Domain
- Listen attentively to the teacher and peers during revision.
- Take turns when identifying objects or answering questions.
Reference Materials
- NAPPS National Unified Teaching Scheme for Pre-School Level 2.
- Early Childhood Care and Education resources.
Instructional Materials
- MP4 Player (as specified in seed)
- Picture cards of body parts, animals (e.g., dog, cat, bird, cow), plants (leaf, flower), fruits (orange, apple), and weather (sunny, rainy, cloudy).
- Real objects: a fruit (e.g., an orange), a leaf.
Rationale for the Lesson
This revision lesson is important for Pre-School Level 2 pupils as it helps reinforce concepts learned in the first term, ensuring better retention and readiness for new learning. Revisiting familiar topics builds confidence and allows teachers to identify areas where pupils may need further support.Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils have previously learned basic Pre-Science concepts related to their body, animals, plants, and weather during the first term.Lesson Content/Board Summary
First-Term Pre-Science Revision
Today we are remembering all the interesting things we learned about in Pre-Science last term!
What We Remember
- My Body: We have a head, eyes, nose, mouth, ears, hands, and feet. We use our eyes to see, ears to hear, and hands to touch.
- Animals: We know animals like dogs (woof!), cats (meow!), and birds (tweet!). They make different sounds and move in different ways.
- Plants: Plants have leaves and flowers. We eat yummy fruits like oranges and apples that grow on plants.
- Weather: Sometimes it is sunny and bright. Sometimes it is rainy and wet. Sometimes it is cloudy.
Key Words
- Body – the whole physical structure of a person or animal.
- Animals – living things that can move on their own.
- Plants – living things that grow in the ground, like trees and flowers.
- Weather – what the air and sky are like outside, e.g., sunny or rainy.
Remembering Song (Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”)
Lyrics:
What did we learn, what did we know?
Many things from long ago.
Body parts and animals too,
Plants and weather, all for you.
What did we learn, what did we know?
Many things from long ago.
Actions: Point to head, then hands, then sway for animals, then reach up for plants, then make sun and rain gestures.
Watch and Move Along: Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes
💡 Teacher Guide for Using This Board Summary
How to teach the content: Introduce the idea of remembering past lessons. Go through each “What We Remember” point using the picture cards and real objects. Ask questions like, “What is this?” or “What does a dog say?” Encourage pupils to name and describe. Keep explanations very short and interactive.
What to show or demonstrate: Show picture cards for body parts, animals, plants, fruits, and weather. Use a real fruit and a leaf. Demonstrate pointing to body parts and making animal sounds/movements.
How to use the rhyme/song: Sing the “Remembering Song” together, encouraging pupils to do the actions. Sing it twice or thrice to help them recall and participate.
How to use the video: Introduce the “Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes” song. Play the video on the MP4 player and encourage pupils to sing along and perform the actions as shown. After the video, ask pupils to point to their own head, shoulders, knees, and toes.
What to watch for: Observe which concepts pupils recall easily and which ones they struggle with. Pay attention to their participation in singing and actions.
Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques
- Play-based Learning
- Demonstration
- Guided Practice
- Songs and Rhymes
- Picture Talk
- Question and Answer
- Manipulation of Objects
- Repetition
Instructional Procedures
Step 1: Introduction
Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Engagement/Recall
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils warmly and explains that today they will have fun remembering things they learned last term. The teacher sings a short welcome song.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils greet the teacher and sing along to the welcome song, showing excitement for the lesson.
Learning Point: Pupils are engaged and ready to learn.
Step 2: Revisiting My Body
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Identification/Naming
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows picture cards of different body parts (eyes, nose, mouth, hands, feet) and asks, “What is this?” The teacher also points to their own body parts and asks pupils to do the same.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils identify the body parts from the cards and point to their own body parts as named by the teacher.
Learning Point: Pupils recall and name familiar body parts.
Step 3: Revisiting Animals
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Recognition/Sound Association
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows picture cards of common animals (dog, cat, bird, cow) and asks, “What animal is this?” and “What sound does it make?” The teacher demonstrates the sounds.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils name the animals and try to make the animal sounds and simple movements.
Learning Point: Pupils identify common animals and associate them with their sounds.
Step 4: Revisiting Plants and Fruits
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Observation/Naming
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows a real leaf and a real fruit (e.g., an orange) and asks, “What is this?” The teacher also shows picture cards of a flower and other fruits.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils identify the leaf, fruit, and flower, and name them.
Learning Point: Pupils recall simple plant parts and familiar fruits.
Step 5: Reinforcing with Song and Video
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Reinforcement/Movement
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads the pupils in singing the “Remembering Song” with actions. Then, the teacher plays the “Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes” video on the MP4 player and encourages pupils to sing and do the actions.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils sing the “Remembering Song” and the “Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes” song, performing the actions along with the teacher and video.
Learning Point: Pupils reinforce learning through song and movement.
Step 6: Revisiting Weather
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Identification/Description
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows picture cards depicting different weather conditions (sunny, rainy, cloudy) and asks, “What kind of weather is this?” The teacher encourages pupils to make simple gestures for each weather type.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils identify the weather conditions from the pictures and make appropriate gestures (e.g., arms up for sun, wiggling fingers down for rain).
Learning Point: Pupils recognise and describe simple weather conditions.
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.
- “Point to your nose.”
- “What sound does a dog make?”
- “Show me the picture of a flower.”
- “What do we see when it is sunny?”
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond orally and demonstrate the required skill where appropriate.
Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.
Step 8: Conclusion
Time: 2 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summary/Closure
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher praises the pupils for remembering so many things and encourages them to keep thinking about what they have learned. The teacher sings a farewell song.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils feel proud of their efforts and sing the farewell song.
Learning Point: Pupils feel accomplished and motivated.
Lesson Keywords
- Body – the parts of a person, like head, hands, and feet.
- Animals – living things like dogs, cats, and birds.
- Plants – living things that grow from the ground, like flowers and trees.
- Weather – what it is like outside, such as sunny or rainy.
- Revision – remembering and practising what we have learned before.
Differentiation
- Support: For pupils who are struggling, provide one-on-one prompts, use larger and clearer picture cards, or offer hand-over-hand guidance for pointing to body parts. Repeat names and sounds slowly and clearly.
- Extension: For pupils who quickly recall concepts, ask them to identify additional features (e.g., “What colour is the leaf?”), or name another animal/fruit they know. Encourage them to lead the actions for a song or sound.
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