Note for teachers using this lesson plan
Before this lesson, prepare picture cards or charts illustrating children demonstrating good social habits like greeting, sharing, and saying “please” and “thank you.” The central idea is for pupils to recall and actively demonstrate these foundational good habits. Observe pupils as they respond to prompts and participate in role-play to ensure they can perform these simple actions appropriately.
Class: Pre-School Level 2
Term: Second Term
Week: 1
Age: 3 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Social Habits
Curriculum Theme: Social Habits
Previous Lesson: Introduction to various social habits in the first term.
Topic: First-Term Social Habits Revision
Subject Matter: Revision of First Term’s Work. Weekly focus: First-Term Social Habits Revision.
Specific Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
Cognitive Domain
- Identify familiar social habits from pictures.
- Name common polite words like “please” and “thank you.”
Affective Domain
- Show willingness to practice good social habits.
- Express appreciation for good behaviour.
Psychomotor Domain
- Demonstrate simple greetings.
- Participate in sharing activities.
Social Domain
- Take turns during guided activities.
- Interact politely with peers and the teacher.
Reference Materials
- NAPPS National Unified Teaching Scheme for Pre-School Level 2
- Relevant Early Childhood Care and Education resources
Instructional Materials
- Charts showing children greeting, sharing, and saying polite words
- Picture cards depicting various social habits
- Puppets for role-play
- Small toys or objects for sharing activities
- Audio player for songs
Rationale for the Lesson
This revision lesson is crucial for Pre-School Level 2 pupils as it reinforces the foundational social habits learned in the first term. Practising these habits helps children develop positive interactions, build empathy, and become well-behaved members of the classroom and wider community, preparing them for more complex social situations.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils have been introduced to basic social habits such as greeting, sharing, and saying “please” and “thank you” in the first term.
Lesson Content/Board Summary
First-Term Social Habits Revision
Good social habits help us live happily with others. We should always remember to:
- Greet others: Say “Good morning,” “Good afternoon,” “Hello” to your teachers, parents, and friends.
- Say “Please”: Use “please” when you ask for something.
- Say “Thank you”: Use “thank you” when someone gives you something or helps you.
- Share: Share your toys, snacks, and materials with your friends.
- Help others: Help your friends or teachers when they need it.
- Listen: Listen when your teacher or parents are talking.
Key Words
- Hello – A way to greet someone.
- Please – A polite word to use when asking for something.
- Thank you – A polite word to use when someone gives you something.
- Share – To let others use or have some of what you have.
Good Habits Song
Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”
Hello, hello, what do you say?
Good morning to you every day.
Please and thank you, polite words too,
Sharing toys is fun for me and you.
Good habits make us happy and bright,
Let’s practice them with all our might!
Actions: Wave hand for “Hello,” bow head for “Good morning,” put hands together for “Please,” clap for “Thank you,” mime sharing for “Sharing toys,” point to self for “me and you,” smile and nod for “happy and bright.”
Watch and Practise Good Manners
💡 Teacher Guide for Using This Board Summary
How to teach the content: Introduce the concept of revision as “remembering what we learned before.” Use the charts and picture cards to show each social habit. For each point, give a simple explanation and ask pupils to repeat the key words or actions. Emphasize that these habits help us be good friends and good children.
What to show or demonstrate: Demonstrate each habit clearly. For example, bow slightly while saying “Good morning,” extend a hand while saying “Please,” or nod while saying “Thank you.” Use puppets to act out scenarios of sharing or helping.
How to use the rhyme/song: Introduce the “Good Habits Song” after reviewing the main points. Sing it slowly first, demonstrating the actions. Encourage pupils to join in, focusing on the actions and repeating the key words. Sing it 2-3 times to help them internalize the message.
How to use the video: Introduce the video as “a fun way to see good manners.” Play the video and encourage pupils to watch the characters and their actions. After watching, discuss what they saw, focusing on “please,” “thank you,” and “sorry” as shown in the video. Ask pupils to practice saying these words.
What to watch for: Observe if pupils can correctly identify the actions in pictures and if they can repeat the polite words with appropriate gestures. Watch for participation in the song and simple role-play.
Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques
- Play-based Learning
- Demonstration
- Guided Practice
- Songs and Rhymes
- Picture Talk
- Question and Answer
- Role-play
- Repetition
Instructional Procedures
Step 1: Introduction
Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Engagement/Recall
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils warmly and leads a short “Good Morning” song. The teacher then asks, “Who remembers some good things we learned to do in school last term?”
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings and sing along. Some pupils may offer simple answers like “say thank you” or “share.”
Learning Point: Pupils are engaged and recall previous learning. The lesson is set for revision.
Step 2: Presentation (Review Greetings)
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Repetition
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows a chart of children greeting each other. The teacher demonstrates saying “Good morning, teacher” and “Hello, friend,” then asks pupils to practice greeting the teacher and a friend.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the chart, repeat the greetings, and practice greeting the teacher and a peer.
Learning Point: Pupils recall and practice appropriate greetings.
Step 3: Presentation (Review Politeness)
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Role-play/Modelling
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher uses a toy to demonstrate asking for it politely (“Please may I have the toy?”) and thanking (“Thank you for the toy!”). The teacher then asks pupils to practice using “please” and “thank you” in simple scenarios.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the demonstration and practice saying “please” and “thank you” when asking for or receiving objects from the teacher or a friend.
Learning Point: Pupils understand and practice using polite words.
Step 4: Guided Practice (Sharing and Helping)
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Practical Activity/Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher brings out a few small toys or blocks and asks, “What should we do with our toys when friends want to play?” The teacher guides pupils to share and demonstrates helping a friend pick up a dropped item.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils discuss sharing, then take turns sharing toys and practice helping each other with simple tasks.
Learning Point: Pupils learn the importance of sharing and helping and practice these actions.
Step 5: Reinforcement (Good Habits Song)
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Musical Reinforcement
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces and leads the “Good Habits Song” (from the Board Summary), demonstrating the actions. The teacher encourages pupils to sing along and perform the actions.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils sing the song with the teacher, performing the actions for each line.
Learning Point: Pupils reinforce their understanding of good habits through song and movement.
Step 6: Application (Video/Role-play)
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Visual Learning/Role-play
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher plays the video “Good Manners for Kids” and encourages pupils to watch the polite actions. After the video, the teacher asks pupils to act out one good habit they saw, like saying “sorry” or “thank you.”
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils watch the video attentively. They then participate in a short role-play, demonstrating a good habit they observed.
Learning Point: Pupils apply their learning by observing and imitating good manners.
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.
- “What do you say when you ask for something?” (Prompt for “Please”)
- “What do you say when someone gives you something?” (Prompt for “Thank you”)
- “Show me how you greet your teacher in the morning.”
- “Can you show me how to share a toy with your friend?”
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/Encouragement
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher praises pupils for their participation and reminds them to always practice good social habits at home and in school. The teacher leads a final short song about being good children.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the teacher and sing the concluding song.
Learning Point: Pupils are encouraged to continue practicing good habits.
Lesson Keywords
- Greet – To say hello or welcome to someone.
- Polite – Showing good manners and respect for others.
- Habits – Things we do often without thinking.
- Revision – To study again what has been learned before.
Differentiation
- Support: For pupils who struggle, the teacher can provide more one-on-one demonstrations, use larger picture cards, or allow them to simply point to the correct action. Repetition of key phrases with hand gestures will also be helpful.
- Extension: For pupils who grasp the concepts quickly, the teacher can ask them to identify other situations where they might use “please” or “thank you,” or ask them to lead a small group in a simple role-play of a good habit.
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