Note for teachers using this lesson plan
Before the lesson, ensure you have charts or pictures depicting various good social habits (like greeting, sharing, saying please/thank you) and have a suitable short video clip ready. The central idea for pupils is to recognise and recall simple good social habits they learned previously. Observe if pupils can point to, name, and demonstrate these basic habits through guided practice and repetition.
Class: Pre-School Level 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 1
Age: 2 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Social Habits
Curriculum Theme: Social Habits
Previous Lesson: Introduction to various social habits like greetings, sharing, and polite words.
Topic: Revision
Subject Matter: First-Term Social Habits Revision
Specific Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
Cognitive Domain
- Identify pictures showing good social habits.
- Name simple good habits like “Good morning” and “Thank you.”
Affective Domain
- Show willingness to participate in activities related to good habits.
- Express happiness when practising good habits.
Psychomotor Domain
- Point to examples of good social habits on charts.
- Demonstrate simple actions related to greetings (e.g., waving).
Social Domain
- Participate in group singing and movement.
- Take turns during simple activities.
Reference Materials
- NAPPS National Unified Teaching Scheme for Pre-School Level 1.
- Relevant Early Childhood Care and Education resources.
Instructional Materials
- Charts showing children greeting, sharing, and saying polite words.
- Picture cards of good and bad habits.
- Small toys for demonstrating sharing.
- Video clips on good social habits for preschoolers.
Rationale for the Lesson
This revision lesson helps 2-year-old pupils consolidate their understanding of basic social habits learned in the first term. Reinforcing these habits early helps children develop positive social behaviour, interact respectfully with others, and build a foundation for good character development in their daily lives at home and school.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils have been introduced to simple social habits like greeting, sharing, and saying polite words in the first term.
Lesson Content/Board Summary
First-Term Social Habits Revision
Good social habits help us live happily with others. We remember these good habits:
1. Greetings
- Saying “Good morning” when we see people in the morning.
- Saying “Good afternoon” when we see people in the afternoon.
- Waving hello or goodbye.
2. Polite Words
- Saying “Please” when we ask for something.
- Saying “Thank you” when someone gives us something or helps us.
3. Sharing
- Sharing our toys with friends.
- Sharing our snacks with others.
- Sharing makes everyone happy.
4. Being Kind
- Helping a friend.
- Being gentle with others.
- Not hurting anyone.
Key Words
- Good morning – what we say to greet people in the morning.
- Thank you – what we say when someone helps us or gives us something.
- Please – what we say when we ask for something nicely.
- Share – to give some of what you have to others.
Good Habits Song
Tune: Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
Lyrics:
Good morning, good morning,
We say to everyone.
Thank you, please, and sharing,
Makes learning so much fun.
Be kind to all our friends,
Good habits never end!
Actions: Wave hands for “good morning,” clap for “fun,” hug self for “kind,” point to friends for “friends.”
Watch and Practise Good Habits
💡 Teacher Guide for Using This Board Summary
How to teach the content: Use the charts and picture cards to introduce each social habit. Point to the pictures and say the words clearly. Ask pupils to repeat simple phrases like “Good morning” and “Thank you.” Use simple, familiar examples from the classroom or home. Emphasize one habit at a time, then link them together.
What to show or demonstrate: Demonstrate greeting by waving and saying “Good morning” to a pupil. Show how to share a toy. Model saying “Please” when asking for a crayon and “Thank you” when receiving it. Use exaggerated gestures for clarity.
How to use the rhyme/song: Sing the “Good Habits Song” together with pupils, performing the actions. Repeat the song 2-3 times to help pupils learn the words and movements. Encourage enthusiastic participation.
How to use the video: Introduce the video as a fun way to see children practising good habits. Play the video, encouraging pupils to watch and identify the actions they see. After watching, ask simple questions like “What did the children do?” or “Did they say ‘Thank you’?” and guide pupils to mimic some of the actions.
What to watch for: Observe if pupils are able to point to the correct pictures, repeat the key words, and attempt the actions. Provide plenty of praise for any effort.
Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques
- Play-based Learning
- Demonstration
- Guided Practice
- Songs and Rhymes
- Picture Talk
- Question and Answer
- Repetition
- Practical Activity
Instructional Procedures
Step 1: Introduction
Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Engagement/Greeting
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets pupils warmly, sings a simple welcome song, and tells them they will remember some good things they learned before about being kind and polite.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings, sing along, and listen attentively.
Learning Point: Pupils are settled and ready for the lesson.
Step 2: Review Greetings
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Visual Recognition/Oral Repetition
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows charts/pictures of children greeting each other. The teacher says “Good morning” and “Good afternoon” clearly, demonstrating a wave. The teacher asks pupils to repeat and wave.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils look at the pictures, repeat “Good morning” and “Good afternoon,” and wave their hands.
Learning Point: Pupils recall and practice greeting words and actions.
Step 3: Review Polite Words
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Modelling
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher uses a toy or crayon to demonstrate asking for something politely (“Please”) and receiving it (“Thank you”). The teacher asks pupils to practice saying “Please” and “Thank you” in a simple role-play.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils watch the demonstration and practice saying “Please” and “Thank you” with the teacher’s guidance.
Learning Point: Pupils practice using polite words.
Step 4: Review Sharing and Kindness
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Practical Demonstration/Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher uses two small toys to show sharing. The teacher asks, “Should we share our toys?” and guides pupils to say “Yes.” The teacher shows a picture of a child helping another and talks about being kind.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the sharing demonstration, say “Yes” to sharing, and point to the kind action in the picture.
Learning Point: Pupils understand the importance of sharing and kindness.
Step 5: Sing the Good Habits Song
Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Song/Movement
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads pupils in singing the “Good Habits Song” with actions. The teacher repeats the song a few times to encourage participation.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils sing along with the teacher and perform the actions for the song.
Learning Point: Pupils reinforce good habits through song and movement.
Step 6: Watch and Discuss Video
Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Visual Learning/Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces the video on good habits and plays it. After the video, the teacher asks pupils what good things they saw the children doing.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils watch the video and try to identify the good habits shown, responding to the teacher’s questions.
Learning Point: Pupils visually reinforce their understanding of good social habits.
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 the picture where children are saying “Good morning.”
- What do we say when someone gives us something? (Guide to “Thank you”)
- Show me how you share a toy.
- Can you wave hello?
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: Reinforcement/Praise
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher praises pupils for their participation and reminds them to always practice good social habits at home and at school. The teacher leads a farewell song.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the teacher, sing the farewell song, and wave goodbye.
Learning Point: Pupils are encouraged to continue practising good habits.
Lesson Keywords
- Greetings – saying hello or goodbye.
- Polite – showing good manners.
- Sharing – giving part of what you have to others.
- Kindness – being nice and helpful to others.
Differentiation
- Support: For pupils who need extra help, the teacher can use larger, clearer pictures, provide hand-over-hand guidance for actions, and repeat key phrases more frequently. Focus on only one or two habits initially.
- Extension: For pupils who quickly grasp the concepts, the teacher can ask them to identify other situations where they can use good habits or encourage them to demonstrate a good habit to a peer.
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