Note for teachers using this lesson plan
Before this lesson, prepare a variety of colourful flashcards or pictures of common animals and familiar objects (e.g., ball, cup, car). Also, ensure your MP3/MP4 player is ready with the selected video and any background music you might use. The central idea is to engage pupils through active listening, repetition, and visual cues to reinforce their early vocabulary. Successful learning will be evident as pupils actively participate by making sounds, pointing to objects, and repeating words.
Class: Pre-School Level 1
Term: Third Term
Week: 1
Age: 2 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Literacy
Curriculum Theme: Not separately stated in the scheme.
Previous Lesson: Not specifically stated in the scheme.
Topic: LITERACY REVISION – THIRD TERM
Subject Matter: Speech: Revision. Weekly focus: Literacy Revision – Third Term.
Specific Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
Cognitive Domain
- Recognise and name familiar animal sounds.
- Identify and name common objects when shown pictures or real items.
- Repeat simple action words after the teacher.
Affective Domain
- Show enthusiasm during revision activities.
- Listen attentively to the teacher and peers.
Psychomotor Domain
- Point to pictures or objects as named.
- Imitate simple actions demonstrated by the teacher.
Social Domain
- Participate actively in group revision activities.
Reference Materials
- NAPPS National Unified Teaching Scheme for Pre-School Level 1
- Early Childhood Care and Education resources
Instructional Materials
- MP3 Player
- MP4 Player
- Flashcards of common animals (e.g., dog, cat, cow)
- Picture charts of familiar objects (e.g., ball, cup, car)
- Real objects: a toy ball, a cup
Rationale for the Lesson
This revision lesson is crucial for 2-year-olds at the start of the Third Term to consolidate their foundational literacy skills. Revisiting familiar sounds, objects, and actions helps reinforce early vocabulary, builds confidence, and prepares them for new learning by ensuring a strong base in speech and listening comprehension.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils have been exposed to basic sounds, names of common objects, and simple action words in previous terms.
Lesson Content/Board Summary
LITERACY REVISION – THIRD TERM
Today we are going to revise some sounds, names, and actions we have learned before!
1. Familiar Animal Sounds
- Dog: “Woof! Woof!”
- Cat: “Meow! Meow!”
- Cow: “Moo! Moo!”
- Lion: “Roar! Roar!”
2. Familiar Objects
- Ball
- Cup
- Car
- Book
3. Simple Action Words
- Clap!
- Jump!
- Sit!
- Stand!
Revision Song
Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”
Let’s revise and say out loud,
All the words we know so proud.
“Woof, woof,” says the doggy dear,
“Meow, meow,” for all to hear.
Clap and jump and say “hello,”
Happy learners, watch us grow!
Actions: Clap hands, jump up and down, wave “hello” when singing the actions.
Watch and Practise
Key Words
- Woof – sound a dog makes.
- Meow – sound a cat makes.
- Ball – a round toy.
- Clap – to hit your hands together.
💡 Teacher Guide for Using This Board Summary
How to teach the content: Introduce the revision topic with a warm smile and an encouraging tone. For animal sounds, show flashcards or pictures and make the sound clearly, encouraging pupils to repeat after you. For familiar objects, show real objects or pictures, name them, and ask pupils to point and repeat. For action words, demonstrate each action clearly and invite pupils to imitate.
What to show or demonstrate: Show flashcards of a dog, cat, cow, and lion while making their sounds. Show a real ball and a cup, and pictures of a car and a book. Demonstrate “clap,” “jump,” “sit,” and “stand” clearly.
How to use the rhyme/song: Sing the “Revision Song” slowly and clearly, demonstrating the actions. Repeat it twice or thrice, encouraging pupils to join in with the words and actions. Praise their efforts.
How to use the video: Introduce the video as a fun way to revise animal sounds. Play the “Animal Sounds Song” video. Encourage pupils to watch, listen, and try to make the animal sounds they hear. After the video, ask them to name one animal they saw and the sound it made.
What to watch for: Observe which sounds, objects, or actions pupils find easier or harder to recall. Provide extra repetition and encouragement for those struggling. Ensure all pupils are engaged and participating, even if just through pointing or simple sounds.
Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques
Play-based Learning, Demonstration, Guided Practice, Songs and Rhymes, Picture Talk, Repetition, Manipulation of Objects, Question and Answer.
Instructional Procedures
Step 1: Introduction
Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Greeting/Engagement
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils warmly and sings a simple “Good Morning” song to get their attention and prepare them for the lesson.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings and sing along with the teacher.
Learning Point: Pupils are settled and ready to learn.
Step 2: Revisiting Animal Sounds
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Visual Recognition/Oral Repetition
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows flashcards of different animals (dog, cat, cow) one by one, makes the animal sound, and says the animal’s name. The teacher encourages pupils to repeat the sound and name.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils look at the flashcards, listen to the sounds, and attempt to repeat the animal sounds and names.
Learning Point: Pupils recall and recognise familiar animal sounds and names.
Step 3: Revisiting Familiar Objects
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Object Identification/Naming
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows real objects (e.g., a toy ball, a cup) and pictures of other familiar objects (e.g., car, book). The teacher names each object clearly and asks pupils to point to it and say its name.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils point to the objects/pictures and try to say their names.
Learning Point: Pupils identify and name common everyday objects.
Step 4: Revisiting Simple Action Words
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Imitation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher demonstrates simple actions like “clap,” “jump,” “sit,” and “stand.” The teacher says the action word and encourages pupils to imitate the action.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils watch the teacher and imitate the actions while trying to say the words.
Learning Point: Pupils recall and perform simple action words.
Step 5: Singing the Revision Song
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Song Integration/Reinforcement
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces the “Revision Song” and sings it with actions. The teacher sings it a second time, encouraging pupils to join in with the words and actions.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the song, watch the actions, and try to sing along and perform the actions.
Learning Point: Pupils reinforce their learning through song and movement.
Step 6: Video Reinforcement
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Audiovisual Learning
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher plays the “Animal Sounds Song” video on the MP4 player. The teacher encourages pupils to watch, listen, and make the animal sounds they hear in the video.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils watch the video, listen to the sounds, and actively participate by making animal sounds.
Learning Point: Pupils reinforce animal sound recognition through an engaging video.
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 sound does a dog make?” (Show dog flashcard)
- “Point to the ball.” (Show a real ball)
- “Can you clap your hands?” (Teacher claps)
- “Say ‘Meow’ like a cat.”
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: Summary/Encouragement
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher praises the pupils for their active participation and good revision. The teacher tells them they did a great job remembering the sounds, names, and actions.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the teacher and feel encouraged.
Learning Point: Pupils feel a sense of accomplishment and are motivated for future learning.
Lesson Keywords
- Revision – going over things learned before.
- Sound – what we hear (like “woof”).
- Object – a thing we can see and touch (like a ball).
- Action – something we do (like clap or jump).
Differentiation
- Support: For pupils who are struggling, the teacher can use larger, clearer pictures, provide more one-on-one repetition, or use hand-over-hand guidance for actions. Focus on only 2-3 items/sounds and repeat them frequently.
- Extension: For pupils who quickly grasp the concepts, the teacher can ask them to identify additional familiar objects in the classroom or make the sound of another animal they know. They can also be encouraged to lead an action for others to imitate.
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