Note for teachers using this lesson plan
Before the lesson, ensure you have colourful charts or pictures of various domestic animals, along with toy animals if available. Prepare colouring sheets with outlines of domestic animals and crayons. The central idea for pupils is to understand that domestic animals are animals that live with humans and to be able to identify and name common examples. Successful learning will be observed when pupils can point to, name, and make sounds of domestic animals, and participate in colouring activities.
Class: Pre-School Level 2
Term: First Term
Week: 6
Age: 3 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Pre-Science
Curriculum Theme: Not separately stated in the scheme.
Previous Lesson: Animals in our environment.
Topic: DOMESTIC ANIMALS: MEANING AND EXAMPLES
Subject Matter: DOMESTIC ANIMALS. Meaning of Domestic Animals (animals Found at Home). Examples of Domestic Animals.
Specific Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
Cognitive Domain
- State the simple meaning of domestic animals.
- Identify common domestic animals from pictures or real objects.
- Name at least three domestic animals.
Affective Domain
- Show interest in learning about animals that live with humans.
- Listen attentively to the teacher’s explanations and stories.
Psychomotor Domain
- Point to pictures of domestic animals when asked.
- Colour pictures of domestic animals neatly.
Social Domain
- Participate in group activities like singing and identifying animals.
- Take turns when naming animals.
Reference Materials
- NAPPS National Unified Teaching Scheme for Pre-School Level 2.
- Early Childhood Care and Education resources on animals.
- Relevant picture books on domestic animals.
Instructional Materials
- Colourful charts and posters showing various domestic animals (dog, cat, goat, chicken, cow, sheep, duck, horse).
- Toy domestic animals (e.g., plastic dog, cat, cow).
- MP4 Player or tablet for video playback.
- Colouring sheets with outlines of domestic animals.
- Crayons.
Rationale for the Lesson
Learning about domestic animals helps 3-year-olds understand their immediate environment and the living creatures they might encounter daily. It fosters an appreciation for animals and introduces basic concepts of care and interaction, which are crucial for their social and emotional development. This lesson also builds vocabulary and observation skills.Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils can identify some common animals and know that animals are living things. They may have seen some domestic animals in their homes or neighbourhood.Lesson Content/Board Summary
DOMESTIC ANIMALS: MEANING AND EXAMPLES
What are Domestic Animals?
Domestic animals are animals that live with people at home or on a farm. People take care of them, and sometimes these animals help us or give us food.
Examples of Domestic Animals:
- Dog: A pet that lives in our homes and can guard us. (Woof! Woof!)
- Cat: A pet that lives in our homes. (Meow! Meow!)
- Goat: Lives on a farm, gives us meat and milk. (Meeh! Meeh!)
- Sheep: Lives on a farm, gives us wool and meat. (Baa! Baa!)
- Chicken: Lives on a farm, gives us eggs and meat. (Cluck! Cluck!)
- Duck: Lives on a farm, gives us eggs and meat. (Quack! Quack!)
- Cow: Lives on a farm, gives us milk and meat. (Moo! Moo!)
- Horse: Lives on a farm, can be ridden or used for carrying things. (Neigh! Neigh!)
Key Words
- Domestic: Living with people.
- Animal: A living creature that can move and eat.
- Home: Where we live.
- Farm: A place where animals are kept and crops are grown.
Domestic Animals Rhyme
Tune: Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
Lyrics:
Doggy says, “Woof, woof, woof!”
Cat says, “Meow, meow, meow!”
Goat says, “Meeh, meeh, meeh!”
Chicken says, “Cluck, cluck, cluck!”
Animals at home, so dear,
Living with us, far and near.
Actions: Pupils mimic the animal sounds and actions (e.g., wagging tail for dog, stroking face for cat, flapping arms for chicken). Point to pictures of each animal as its name is sung.
Watch and Learn About Domestic Animals
💡 Teacher Guide for Using This Board Summary
How to teach the content: Begin by asking pupils if they have seen any animals at home or in their compound. Introduce the term “domestic animals” as animals that live with us. Use the charts and pictures to show each animal, saying its name clearly and making its sound. Emphasize that these animals live with people and are cared for.
What to show or demonstrate: Display colourful charts and posters of domestic animals. Use toy animals to make the lesson more concrete. Point to each animal, say its name, and model its sound. Ask pupils to repeat the names and sounds after you.
How to use the rhyme/song: Introduce the “Domestic Animals Rhyme” after pupils have been introduced to a few animals. Sing it slowly first, demonstrating the actions. Encourage pupils to join in, mimicking the sounds and actions. Repeat the rhyme several times to help them remember.
How to use the video: Introduce the video as a fun way to see and hear more domestic animals. Play the video on the MP4 player. After watching, ask pupils to name some of the animals they saw and heard in the video. Encourage them to make the animal sounds they remember.
What to watch for: Observe if pupils can correctly identify and name at least three domestic animals. Pay attention to their participation in the rhyme and video activities. Correct any mispronunciations gently and encourage all pupils to speak up.
Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques
- Play-based Learning
- Demonstration
- Guided Practice
- Songs and Rhymes
- Picture Talk
- Question and Answer
- Repetition
- Practical Activity (colouring)
Instructional Procedures
Step 1: Introduction
Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Engaging/Recalling
Teacher’s Activity: Greet pupils warmly. Ask them if they have a pet at home or have seen animals in their compound. Ask, “What animals do you see around your house?”
Pupils’ Activity: Respond to greetings. Share names of animals they have seen.
Learning Point: Pupils are engaged and connect to prior experiences with animals.
Step 2: Meaning of Domestic Animals
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explaining/Demonstrating
Teacher’s Activity: Introduce the concept of “domestic animals” using simple language. “Domestic animals are animals that live with us, at home or on a farm. We take care of them.” Show a picture of a dog and say, “A dog is a domestic animal because it lives with us.”
Pupils’ Activity: Listen attentively and look at the pictures. Repeat “domestic animals” after the teacher.
Learning Point: Pupils understand the simple meaning of domestic animals.
Step 3: Examples of Domestic Animals (Part 1)
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Identifying/Naming
Teacher’s Activity: Using charts and toy animals, show pictures of a dog, cat, and goat. Name each animal clearly, make its sound, and explain briefly how it lives with people. Ask pupils to repeat the names and sounds.
Pupils’ Activity: Point to the animals, repeat their names, and mimic their sounds (e.g., “Woof! Woof!”).
Learning Point: Pupils identify and name common domestic animals.
Step 4: Domestic Animals Rhyme
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Singing/Action
Teacher’s Activity: Lead pupils in singing the “Domestic Animals Rhyme” with actions. Sing it slowly first, then pick up the pace. Encourage full participation.
Pupils’ Activity: Sing along with the teacher, perform the actions, and make animal sounds.
Learning Point: Reinforcement of domestic animal names and sounds through song.
Step 5: Examples of Domestic Animals (Part 2) & Video Reinforcement
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Visual Learning/Expanding
Teacher’s Activity: Introduce more examples like chicken, cow, and sheep using charts. Then, play the short video on domestic animals from the MP4 player. After the video, ask pupils to name any other domestic animals they saw.
Pupils’ Activity: Watch the video, identify animals shown, and try to name them.
Learning Point: Pupils expand their knowledge of domestic animals through visual and auditory aids.
Step 6: Colouring Activity
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Practical Application
Teacher’s Activity: Distribute colouring sheets with outlines of domestic animals (e.g., a dog, a chicken, a cat) and crayons. Instruct pupils to colour the animals beautifully.
Pupils’ Activity: Pick crayons and colour the pictures of domestic animals on their sheets.
Learning Point: Pupils develop fine motor skills and reinforce recognition of domestic animals.
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 are domestic animals?” (Animals that live with us).
- “Point to the dog/cat/chicken on the chart.”
- “Name two domestic animals.”
- “What sound does a cow make?”
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: Summarizing/Encouraging
Teacher’s Activity: Recap that domestic animals live with us and we should be kind to them. Praise pupils for their participation and good colouring. Encourage them to look for domestic animals on their way home.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen to the recap and say “thank you” to the teacher.
Learning Point: Pupils consolidate learning and are encouraged to observe their environment.
Lesson Keywords
- Domestic – Animals that live with people.
- Animals – Living creatures that move and eat.
- Home – The place where we live.
- Farm – A place where animals are kept.
Differentiation
- Support: For pupils who are struggling, use larger, clearer pictures and focus on just two or three animals. Provide more one-on-one repetition of names and sounds. Use hand-over-hand guidance during the colouring activity if needed.
- Extension: For pupils who grasp the concept quickly, ask them to identify additional domestic animals not explicitly shown. Encourage them to make the sounds of more animals or describe a simple action an animal does (e.g., “A dog runs”).
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