Note for teachers using this lesson plan
Before the lesson, gather clear pictures or flashcards showing Sallah celebrations, such as people in new clothes, sharing food, or children receiving gifts. The central idea for pupils is that Sallah is a special Muslim festival, a time for happiness, sharing, and giving thanks. Observe if pupils can identify Sallah pictures and understand that it is a time for sharing with others.
Class: Pre-School Level 2
Term: Third Term
Week: 9
Age: 3 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Health Habits
Curriculum Theme: Health Habits
Previous Lesson: Pupils have some understanding of different celebrations in their community.
Topic: SALLAH FESTIVAL: MEANING AND SIGNIFICANCE
Subject Matter: COMMON RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS (Weekly focus: Sallah Festival: Meaning and Significance)
Specific Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
Cognitive Domain
- Identify pictures related to the Sallah festival.
- State that Sallah is a special festival for Muslims.
- Recall that Sallah is a time for sharing and happiness.
Affective Domain
- Show happiness when discussing Sallah celebrations.
- Appreciate the importance of sharing with family and friends during festivals.
Psychomotor Domain
- Point to specific elements in Sallah pictures (e.g., new clothes, food).
- Participate in a simple Sallah song or chant with actions.
Social Domain
- Pretend to share a gift with a classmate during role-play.
- Say “Sallah Mubarak” as a greeting.
Reference Materials
- NAPPS National Unified Teaching Scheme for Pre-School Level 2
- Early Childhood Care and Education resources
Instructional Materials
- Pictures/flashcards of Sallah celebrations (people praying, new clothes, sharing food, gifts, rams/goats)
- Story Book with pictures of festivals
- Chart Posters showing different celebrations
- Video on Sallah for children
- Learning Stamps (optional for activity)
Rationale for the Lesson
This lesson helps 3-year-olds understand and appreciate cultural and religious diversity within their community. Learning about Sallah introduces them to the concept of special celebrations, the importance of sharing, and fosters respect for different traditions, connecting to their social development and understanding of the world around them.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils have seen or heard about various celebrations like birthdays or other community events. They may have observed people celebrating Sallah in their environment.
Lesson Content/Board Summary
SALLAH FESTIVAL: MEANING AND SIGNIFICANCE
Sallah is a very special celebration for Muslims. Muslims are people who follow the religion of Islam.
During Sallah, people are very happy! It is a time to:
- Wear new, beautiful clothes.
- Visit family and friends.
- Share delicious food and sweets.
- Give and receive gifts.
- Thank God for His blessings.
Sallah teaches us to be kind, happy, and to share with everyone, especially those who might not have much.
Key Words
- Sallah – a special festival for Muslims.
- Muslim – a person who follows the religion of Islam.
- Celebrate – to have a happy party or special event.
- Sharing – giving some of what you have to others.
- Gifts – presents given to people.
Sallah Celebration Song
Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”
Sallah, Sallah, happy day,
Muslims celebrate and play.
New clothes on and food to share,
Joy and laughter everywhere.
Sallah, Sallah, happy day,
Sharing love in every way.
Actions: Clap hands, point to clothes, pretend to eat, hug self, wave hands.
Watch and Celebrate
💡 Teacher Guide for Using This Board Summary
How to teach the content: Use simple, clear sentences. Show the pictures of Sallah celebrations as you explain each point. Encourage pupils to repeat key words like “Sallah” and “sharing.”
What to show or demonstrate: Display pictures of people in new clothes, sharing food, and giving gifts during Sallah. You can use a toy ram/goat if available to represent the sacrifice aspect simply, without going into complex details for this age. Demonstrate actions for the song.
How to use the rhyme/song: Sing the “Sallah Celebration Song” together multiple times, encouraging pupils to join in with the actions. Make it lively and joyful.
How to use the video: Introduce the video as a way to see how children celebrate Sallah. After watching, ask pupils what happy things they saw in the video (e.g., new clothes, playing, eating). Encourage them to say “Sallah Mubarak” as a greeting.
What to watch for: Ensure pupils understand that Sallah is a happy time for sharing. Correct any misconceptions gently, reinforcing that it is a special time for Muslims.
Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques
- Play-based Learning
- Demonstration
- Picture Talk
- Songs and Rhymes
- Question and Answer
- Repetition
- Role-play
Instructional Procedures
Step 1: Introduction
Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Engagement/Recall
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and leads them in a general welcome song. The teacher then asks pupils about any special days or celebrations they know (e.g., birthdays).
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings, sing along, and mention familiar celebrations.
Learning Point: Pupils are engaged and recall prior knowledge of celebrations.
Step 2: Introducing Sallah
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Introduction/Observation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows a large picture of people celebrating Sallah (e.g., in new clothes, happy faces). The teacher asks, “What do you see in this picture? Do they look happy?” The teacher then introduces the word “Sallah.”
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the picture, point to happy faces, and listen to the new word “Sallah.”
Learning Point: Pupils are introduced to the visual representation of Sallah and hear the name of the festival.
Step 3: What is Sallah?
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Repetition
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains simply, “Sallah is a very special celebration for Muslims. Muslims are people who follow Islam. It’s a happy, happy time!” The teacher asks pupils to repeat “Sallah is a happy time.”
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and repeat the phrase “Sallah is a happy time.”
Learning Point: Pupils understand that Sallah is a Muslim festival and a time of joy.
Step 4: How We Celebrate Sallah
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Picture Talk/Description
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows more pictures of Sallah celebrations: new clothes, sharing food, visiting family, giving gifts. For each picture, the teacher asks, “What are they doing?” and explains the activity. “They wear new clothes! They share food! They give gifts!”
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils look at the pictures, point to different elements, and listen to the descriptions.
Learning Point: Pupils identify various ways people celebrate Sallah.
Step 5: Sallah Rhyme and Video
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Singing/Visual Learning
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads the pupils in singing the “Sallah Celebration Song” with actions. After singing, the teacher introduces and plays the short video on Sallah celebrations. After the video, the teacher asks, “What happy things did you see?”
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils sing the song with actions, watch the video, and point out happy things they observed.
Learning Point: Pupils reinforce their understanding of Sallah through song and visual examples.
Step 6: Significance of Sallah (Sharing)
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Concept Reinforcement/Role-play
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher emphasizes, “Sallah is a time for sharing! We share our food, our happiness, and our gifts.” The teacher demonstrates sharing a pretend gift with a pupil and encourages pupils to do the same with a friend, saying “Sallah Mubarak!”
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, observe the demonstration, and role-play sharing a pretend gift with a classmate, saying “Sallah Mubarak!”
Learning Point: Pupils understand that sharing is a key part of Sallah and practice a Sallah greeting.
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 is the name of the festival we learned about today? (Show a Sallah picture)
- Who celebrates Sallah?
- What do people do during Sallah? (e.g., wear new clothes, share food)
- Show me how you would share a gift with a 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: 1 minute
Teaching Skill: Recap/Closure
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher briefly recaps that Sallah is a happy time for Muslims to celebrate and share. The teacher leads pupils in saying “Sallah Mubarak!” one more time and thanks them for participating.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, say “Sallah Mubarak!” and tidy up if needed.
Learning Point: Pupils conclude the lesson with a positive reinforcement of the Sallah greeting.
Lesson Keywords
- Sallah – a special festival for Muslims.
- Muslim – a person who follows the religion of Islam.
- Celebrate – to have a happy party or special event.
- Sharing – giving some of what you have to others.
- Gifts – presents given to people.
Differentiation
- Support: For pupils who need extra help, use very large and clear pictures. Repeat key words and phrases slowly and frequently. Provide hand-over-hand guidance for actions during the song or role-play.
- Extension: Encourage advanced pupils to name one specific food they might share during Sallah or to draw a simple picture of something they would share. Ask them to say “Sallah Mubarak” to several classmates.
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