Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Before this lesson, prepare picture cards showing different times of day (morning, afternoon, evening) and pictures of family members (mother, father, siblings, grandparents). Have a doll or puppet ready for role-play demonstrations. The central idea is for pupils to understand that we greet people at specific times and to know whom to greet at home. Observe pupils actively waving, smiling, and attempting simple greeting words like “Hello” or “Good morning” when prompted.

Class: Pre-School Level 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 3
Age: 2 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Social Habits
Curriculum Theme: Social Habits
Previous Lesson: Not specifically stated in the scheme, but assumed simple social interactions.
Topic: SIMPLE GREETINGS AT HOME
Subject Matter: Greetings at Home: When and Whom to Greet.

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

Identify pictures showing different times of day for greeting.
Name family members they should greet at home.

Affective Domain

Show willingness to greet family members.
Smile when greeting others.

Psychomotor Domain

Wave a hand while saying “Hello.”
Demonstrate simple greetings like “Good morning” with actions.

Participate in simple role-play greetings.
Take turns greeting the teacher or a doll.

Reference Materials

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

Instructional Materials

Charts with pictures of different times of day (morning, afternoon, evening)
Pictures of family members (mother, father, siblings, grandparents)
Dolls or puppets for role-play
Video clips showing children greeting
Flashcards with simple greeting words (e.g., “Hello,” “Good morning”)

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson is important for 2-year-olds as it introduces fundamental social skills and polite behaviour. Learning to greet helps children develop respect for others, understand social cues, and build positive relationships within their family and community from an early age.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils can identify familiar faces like their parents and siblings. They can also say a few simple words and imitate actions.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

SIMPLE GREETINGS AT HOME: When and Whom to Greet

Greetings are kind words we say when we see people or when we meet them at different times of the day. It makes people happy when we greet them.

When to Greet at Home:

Morning: When you wake up. (Say “Good morning!”)
Afternoon: After lunch or nap time. (Say “Good afternoon!”)
Evening: When it gets dark. (Say “Good evening!”)
Coming Home: When you come back from school or playing. (Say “Hello!”)

Whom to Greet at Home:

Mummy and Daddy: Always greet your parents.
Brothers and Sisters: Greet your siblings.
Grandparents: Greet your grandparents if they live with you or visit.
Visitors: Greet any visitors who come to your home.

How to Greet Politely:

Look at the person.
Smile.
Say a short, kind word like “Hello” or “Good morning.”
You can wave your hand.

Greetings Song

Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”

Hello, hello, how are you?
I am fine, and how are you?
Good morning, Mummy, good morning, Dad,
Greeting makes us happy, not sad!

Actions: Wave hands on “Hello,” point to self on “I am fine,” point to Mummy/Daddy, then clap hands on “happy.”

Watch and Practise

Hello! | Kids Greeting Song and Feelings Song | Super Simple Songs

Key Words

Greeting – Saying “Hello” or “Good morning” to someone.
Hello – A friendly word we say when we see someone.
Good morning – What we say when we wake up and see someone.

💡 Teacher Guide for Using This Board Summary

How to teach the content: Use simple, clear language. Point to the pictures on the charts as you explain “when” and “whom” to greet. For “when,” show a picture of the sun rising for morning, a bright sun for afternoon, and a moon/stars for evening. For “whom,” point to pictures of family members. Emphasize smiling and making eye contact.

What to show or demonstrate: Demonstrate each greeting with a smile and a wave. Use a doll or puppet to role-play greeting a “Mummy” or “Daddy” figure. Say “Good morning, Mummy!” and show the action. Encourage pupils to imitate.

How to use the rhyme/song: Sing the “Greetings Song” slowly and clearly, demonstrating the actions. Repeat it several times, encouraging pupils to join in with the words and actions. Use it as a transition or energy break.

How to use the video: Introduce the video as a fun way to learn more about saying “Hello.” Play the video and encourage pupils to watch and imitate the simple actions and sounds. After watching, ask pupils to practise saying “Hello” or “Hi” as seen in the video.

What to watch for: Observe if pupils are attempting to make eye contact, smile, and wave. Listen for their attempts to say “Hello” or “Good morning.” Provide gentle correction and lots of positive reinforcement for any effort.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Play-based Learning
Demonstration
Guided Practice
Songs and Rhymes
Picture Talk
Role-play
Imitation
Repetition

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Engagement/Motivation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils warmly, “Good morning, children!” and asks them how they are. The teacher then asks, “Do you know why we say ‘Good morning’?”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to the greeting and “I am fine.” Some may give simple answers or look curious.

Learning Point: Pupils are engaged and introduced to the concept of greeting.

Step 2: Explaining “Greeting”

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Modelling

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains in simple terms that “greeting” means saying kind words like “Hello” or “Good morning” when we see people. The teacher demonstrates with a big smile and a wave, “Hello!”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, watch the teacher’s demonstration, and try to imitate the “Hello” and wave.

Learning Point: Pupils understand the simple meaning of greeting and can imitate a basic greeting.

Step 3: When to Greet at Home

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Visual Aid/Discussion

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows charts of morning, afternoon, and evening. “Look, children! When the sun wakes up, it’s morning. What do we say? ‘Good morning!'” The teacher repeats for afternoon and evening, linking it to daily routines like waking up, lunch, and bedtime.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils look at the pictures, point to them, and repeat “Good morning,” “Good afternoon,” “Good evening” after the teacher.

Learning Point: Pupils associate different times of day with appropriate greetings.

Step 4: Whom to Greet at Home

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Picture Talk/Identification

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows pictures of Mummy, Daddy, brother, sister, and grandparents. “Who is this? (Mummy!) Yes! We greet Mummy. What do we say? ‘Good morning, Mummy!'” The teacher repeats for other family members.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils identify family members in the pictures and practise saying simple greetings for each, with teacher’s help.

Learning Point: Pupils identify family members they should greet.

Step 5: How to Greet (Role-play and Rhyme)

Time: 6 minutes

Teaching Skill: Role-play/Song Integration

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher uses a doll to role-play greeting a “parent.” “Good morning, Daddy!” with a smile and a wave. The teacher then encourages pupils to take turns greeting the doll or a classmate. The teacher leads the “Greetings Song” with actions.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils take turns greeting the doll or a friend. They sing the “Greetings Song” with the teacher, doing the actions.

Learning Point: Pupils practise polite greetings and reinforce learning through song and movement.

Step 6: Video Reinforcement

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Multimedia/Reinforcement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces a short video clip about greetings. “Let’s watch a fun video about saying ‘Hello’ and ‘Good morning’!” The teacher plays the video and encourages pupils to watch and imitate.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils watch the video and try to repeat words or actions shown by the characters.

Learning Point: Pupils reinforce their understanding of greetings through visual and auditory input.

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.

Show me the picture for “morning.”
Who do you greet when you wake up? (Point to Mummy/Daddy picture)
Say “Hello” and wave your hand.
What do we say in the morning?

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: Summarization/Encouragement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher praises the pupils for learning to greet and reminds them to always greet Mummy, Daddy, and everyone at home with a smile. “Greeting makes everyone happy!”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and clap their hands.

Learning Point: Pupils are encouraged to practise greetings at home.

Lesson Keywords

Greeting – Saying kind words like “Hello” or “Good morning” to someone.
Hello – A friendly word we say when we see someone.
Good morning – What we say when we wake up and see someone.
Mummy – Your mother.
Daddy – Your father.

Differentiation

Support: For pupils who struggle, provide more one-on-one modelling and hand-over-hand guidance for waving. Focus only on “Hello” and “Good morning.” Use larger, clearer pictures.
Extension: For pupils who grasp the concept quickly, encourage them to greet the teacher or a classmate by name (e.g., “Good morning, Teacher!”). Ask them to identify other people they might greet, like a neighbour.