Note for teachers using this lesson plan
Before the lesson, ensure you have a variety of real fruits (e.g., orange, pawpaw, banana) and clear pictures of these fruits growing on their plants. The central idea for pupils is to identify common fruits by sight and name, and to understand in a simple way that fruits grow on plants. Successful learning will be observed when pupils can point to, name, and repeat the names of fruits, and participate in the fruit rhyme and colouring activity.
Class: Pre-School Level 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 2
Age: 2 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Pre-Science
Curriculum Theme: Pre-Science
Previous Lesson: Simple identification of familiar objects
Topic: FRUITS
Subject Matter: Fruits: Identification, Sources and Rhymes
Specific Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
Cognitive Domain
- Identify at least two common fruits by sight.
- Name at least two common fruits (e.g., orange, pawpaw).
- State in a simple way that fruits come from plants.
Affective Domain
- Show interest in learning about different fruits.
- Enjoy participating in the fruit rhyme.
Psychomotor Domain
- Point to specific fruits when named.
- Colour drawings of fruits.
Social Domain
- Participate in group activities like singing and identifying fruits.
Reference Materials
- NAPPS National Unified Teaching Scheme for Pre-School Level 1
- Early Childhood Care and Education resources
Instructional Materials
- Real fruits (e.g., orange, pawpaw, banana, apple)
- Charts/Posters showing different fruits
- Pictures of fruit plants (e.g., orange tree, pawpaw tree)
- Fruit flashcards
- MP4 Player/Tablet for video
- Crayons
- Paper with outlines of different fruits for colouring
Rationale for the Lesson
This lesson introduces 2-year-olds to common fruits, helping them recognise healthy food options and understand a basic concept of where food comes from. It builds early vocabulary, encourages healthy eating habits, and develops fine motor skills through colouring, laying a foundation for future science learning.Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils can identify some familiar objects in their environment and can follow simple instructions.Lesson Content/Board Summary
FRUITS: Identification, Sources and Rhymes
What are Fruits?
- Fruits are yummy, healthy food.
- We eat fruits to grow strong and healthy.
Examples of Fruits:
- Orange (show real orange and picture)
- Pawpaw (show real pawpaw and picture)
- Banana (show real banana and picture)
- Apple (show real apple and picture)
Where do Fruits Come From? (Sources)
- Fruits grow on plants.
- Some fruits grow on trees (e.g., orange tree, pawpaw tree).
- (Show pictures of fruit plants)
Key Words
- Fruit – a sweet, healthy food that grows on plants.
- Orange – a round, orange-coloured fruit.
- Pawpaw – a large, sweet, yellow or orange fruit.
- Plant – where fruits grow.
Yummy Fruits Rhyme
Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”
Lyrics:
Fruits, fruits, yummy fruits,
Grow on plants and trees.
Orange, pawpaw, banana too,
Good for me and good for you!
Fruits, fruits, yummy fruits,
Eat them all with glee!
Actions:
- “Fruits, fruits, yummy fruits” – Rub tummy.
- “Grow on plants and trees” – Wiggle fingers upwards like growing plants.
- “Orange, pawpaw, banana too” – Point to pictures or real fruits as named.
- “Good for me and good for you!” – Point to self, then to classmates.
- “Eat them all with glee!” – Pretend to eat, then clap hands.
Watch and Learn About Fruits
💡 Teacher Guide for Using This Board Summary
How to teach the content: Begin by showing real fruits one by one, naming each clearly and asking pupils to repeat the name. Emphasise the colours and shapes. Then, show pictures of the fruits growing on their respective plants, simply stating “This orange comes from an orange tree.” Keep explanations very short and concrete.
What to show or demonstrate: Display real fruits, fruit flashcards, and pictures of fruit plants. Point to each fruit and its plant source. Demonstrate the actions for the rhyme clearly and slowly for pupils to imitate.
How to use the rhyme/song: Introduce the “Yummy Fruits Rhyme” after showing the fruits. Sing it slowly with clear actions, repeating it several times. Encourage pupils to join in with the words and actions.
How to use the video: Introduce the video as a fun way to see more fruits. Play the video on the MP4 player. After watching, ask pupils to point to any fruits they recognise from the video on the charts or flashcards.
What to watch for: Observe if pupils can point to the correct fruit when named, attempt to say the fruit names, and participate in the rhyme actions. Provide gentle correction and encouragement for pronunciation.
Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques
- Play-based Learning
- Demonstration
- Guided Practice
- Songs and Rhymes
- Picture Talk
- Manipulation of Objects
- Repetition
- Practical Activity (Colouring)
Instructional Procedures
Step 1: Introduction
Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Engagement/Recall
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils warmly and leads a simple “Good Morning” song. The teacher then asks pupils what yummy foods they like to eat, linking to healthy eating.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings and mention some favourite foods.
Learning Point: Pupils are engaged and ready to learn about new foods.
Step 2: Presentation – Fruit Identification
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Naming
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows real fruits one by one (e.g., orange, pawpaw, banana). The teacher names each fruit clearly and asks pupils to repeat the name. The teacher also shows fruit flashcards and charts.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils look at the fruits, listen to the names, and repeat the names after the teacher. They point to the fruits on the charts.
Learning Point: Pupils begin to identify and name common fruits.
Step 3: Presentation – Fruit Sources
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Visual Aid
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows pictures of fruit plants (e.g., orange tree, pawpaw tree). The teacher explains simply, “This orange comes from this orange tree. Fruits grow on plants.”
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils look at the pictures and listen to the teacher’s explanation. They may point to the fruit on the plant picture.
Learning Point: Pupils understand that fruits come from plants.
Step 4: Guided Practice – Naming and Pointing
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning/Reinforcement
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher holds up a real fruit or a flashcard and asks, “What is this?” or “Point to the pawpaw.” The teacher guides pupils to say the names correctly.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond by naming the fruits or pointing to the correct fruit as instructed.
Learning Point: Pupils reinforce fruit identification and naming skills.
Step 5: Rhyme Integration
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Singing/Movement
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces the “Yummy Fruits Rhyme,” demonstrating the actions. The teacher sings the rhyme slowly, encouraging pupils to join in with words and actions.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the rhyme, watch the actions, and attempt to sing along and perform the actions with the teacher.
Learning Point: Pupils enjoy learning through song and reinforce fruit vocabulary.
Step 6: Video Reinforcement & Colouring
Time: 6 minutes
Teaching Skill: Visual Learning/Fine Motor
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher plays the “Fruits Song for Kids” video on the MP4 player. After the video, the teacher distributes paper with fruit outlines and crayons, guiding pupils to colour the fruits.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils watch the video, then pick crayons and colour the fruit drawings. They may try to name the fruits as they colour.
Learning Point: Pupils reinforce fruit recognition and develop fine motor skills through colouring.
Step 7: Evaluation/Review
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher checks pupils’ understanding through short questions and practical tasks.
- “What is this fruit?” (Teacher holds up an orange).
- “Point to the pawpaw on the chart.”
- “Where do fruits come from?” (Teacher points to a picture of a plant).
- “Let’s sing our ‘Yummy Fruits’ rhyme one more time!”
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: Summarizing/Encouragement
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher praises the pupils for their participation and effort. The teacher reminds them that fruits are healthy and encourages them to eat fruits every day. The teacher leads a goodbye song.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to the teacher’s praise and participate in the goodbye song.
Learning Point: Pupils understand the importance of eating fruits and end the lesson positively.
Lesson Keywords
- Fruit – a sweet, healthy food that grows on plants.
- Orange – a round, orange-coloured fruit.
- Pawpaw – a large, sweet, yellow or orange fruit.
- Plant – where fruits grow.
Differentiation
- Support: For pupils who struggle, use larger fruit pictures, offer fewer choices when asking to identify, provide hand-over-hand guidance for colouring, and repeat fruit names more frequently.
- Extension: For pupils who grasp concepts quickly, encourage them to name additional fruits they know, identify the colours of the fruits, or count a small group of real fruits.
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