Note for teachers using this lesson plan
Before this lesson, prepare clear pictures or charts showing children demonstrating good attitudes at home (e.g., helping with chores, putting away toys) and at school (e.g., listening, sharing, tidying up). The central idea for pupils is to understand that ‘attitude’ is how we act and feel, and that a ‘right attitude’ means acting kindly, responsibly, and helpfully. Observe pupils as they discuss and role-play to see if they can identify and demonstrate these positive behaviours.
Class: Pre-School Level 3
Term: Third Term
Week: 6
Age: 4 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Civic Education
Curriculum Theme: Civic Education
Previous Lesson: Not separately stated in the scheme.
Topic: PSYCHOSOCIAL VALUES: ATTITUDE
Subject Matter: Meaning of attitude and right attitude to work at home and school.
Specific Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
Cognitive Domain
- State in simple words what “attitude” means.
- Identify examples of a right attitude to work at home.
- Identify examples of a right attitude to work at school.
Affective Domain
- Appreciate the importance of having a right attitude.
- Show willingness to practise a right attitude at home and school.
Psychomotor Domain
- Demonstrate a right attitude through simple actions.
- Participate in role-play showing good behaviour.
Social Domain
- Discuss with peers about good ways to behave.
- Share ideas on how to help others at home and school.
Reference Materials
- NAPPS National Unified Teaching Scheme for Pre-School Level 3
- Relevant Early Childhood Care and Education resources
Instructional Materials
- Chart showing children with good attitudes
- Posters depicting good behaviour at home and school
- Pictures of children helping and playing nicely
- Storybook about good manners or helping
- Simple props for role-play (e.g., toy broom, toy book, blocks)
Rationale for the Lesson
This lesson is important for 4-year-olds because it introduces them to the concept of attitude and how their actions affect others. Learning about a “right attitude” helps children understand positive behaviours expected at home and school, fostering a sense of responsibility and cooperation from an early age.Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils can already identify basic rules at home and school and understand simple instructions from adults. They have some experience with helping and sharing in their daily routines.Lesson Content/Board Summary
PSYCHOSOCIAL VALUES: ATTITUDE
What is Attitude?
Attitude means how we feel and how we act about things. It is how we show what we think or feel. A good attitude means we feel happy and act in a good way.
Right Attitude to Work at Home
- Helping Mummy and Daddy with small chores (e.g., putting toys away, tidying up).
- Listening to elders and following instructions.
- Being gentle and kind to brothers and sisters.
- Being careful with things at home.
- Saying “please” and “thank you.”
Right Attitude to Work at School
- Listening to the teacher during lessons.
- Sharing toys and materials with friends.
- Helping to keep the classroom neat and tidy.
- Being kind to everyone.
- Doing schoolwork carefully.
- Taking turns when playing games.
Key Words
- Attitude – How we feel and act.
- Right – Good or correct.
- Work – What we do.
- Help – To make things easier for others.
- Share – To let others use what we have.
Good Attitude Rhyme
Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”
My attitude, bright and clear,
Helping hands, no frowns, no fear.
At home, I help, I play, I share,
Showing kindness everywhere.
At school, I listen, learn, and grow,
A good attitude, watch it glow!
Actions: Point to self, make helping motion, clap hands, point to home, point to school, make a “glow” motion with hands.
Watch and Practise
💡 Teacher Guide for Using This Board Summary
How to teach the content: Begin by asking pupils what “attitude” means to them, guiding them to understand it as how they feel and act. Use the charts and posters to show visual examples of good attitudes at home and school. Explain each point simply, relating it to their daily experiences. Encourage pupils to share their own examples.
What to show or demonstrate: Point to pictures on charts showing children helping, listening, and sharing. Demonstrate simple actions like tidying up toys or raising a hand to speak. Use a storybook to illustrate characters with good attitudes.
How to use the rhyme/song: Introduce the “Good Attitude Rhyme” after discussing examples of right attitudes. Sing it together several times, encouraging pupils to perform the actions. Explain that the rhyme reminds them to always have a good attitude.
How to use the video: Introduce the video as a fun way to learn about good manners and being kind. Play the video “Good Manners Song for Kids” (Super Simple Songs). After watching, discuss what they saw and how the children in the video showed good attitudes like sharing and helping. Ask pupils to practise saying “please” and “thank you” as seen in the video.
What to watch for: Observe if pupils can connect the concept of “attitude” to their own behaviours. Watch for their participation in discussions and role-play, ensuring they understand the difference between good and not-so-good attitudes.
Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques
- Play-based Learning
- Demonstration
- Guided Practice
- Songs and Rhymes
- Storytelling
- Picture Talk
- Question and Answer
- Role-play
- Discussion
Instructional Procedures
Step 1: Introduction
Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Greeting/Engaging
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils warmly and leads them in a short “Good Morning” song. The teacher then asks pupils what they did to help at home before coming to school.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings, sing the song, and share simple actions they did at home (e.g., “I put my shoes away,” “I helped Mummy carry my bag”).
Learning Point: Pupils are settled and engaged, connecting to prior experiences.
Step 2: Explaining “Attitude”
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Concept Introduction
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains “attitude” in simple terms, using examples like “When you smile and help, you have a good attitude. When you frown and don’t want to share, that’s not a good attitude.” The teacher uses pictures to show happy/helpful faces versus sad/unwilling faces.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, observe the pictures, and repeat simple phrases like “Good attitude!” or “Not good attitude!” as guided by the teacher.
Learning Point: Pupils begin to understand the simple meaning of attitude.
Step 3: Right Attitude at Home
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Discussion/Examples
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher uses charts and pictures to discuss examples of a right attitude to work at home (e.g., helping Mummy, putting toys away, listening to Daddy). The teacher asks, “What is a good way to act when Mummy asks you to put away your shoes?”
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils look at the pictures, discuss, and give examples of how they can show a good attitude at home.
Learning Point: Pupils identify and discuss good attitudes for home.
Step 4: Right Attitude at School
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Discussion/Examples
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shifts focus to school, using posters to discuss examples of a right attitude at school (e.g., listening to the teacher, sharing toys, helping friends). The teacher asks, “What is a good attitude when your friend wants to play with your toy?”
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe posters, discuss, and share examples of good attitudes for school.
Learning Point: Pupils identify and discuss good attitudes for school.
Step 5: Role-play and Video Reinforcement
Time: 6 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Role-play/Video Integration
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads a short role-play where pupils demonstrate good attitudes (e.g., one pupil pretends to drop a pencil, another helps pick it up). The teacher then introduces and plays the “Good Manners Song for Kids” video, encouraging pupils to watch and sing along.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils participate in simple role-play, demonstrating good attitudes. They watch the video and try to sing along or perform actions shown.
Learning Point: Pupils actively practise and observe good attitudes through role-play and video.
Step 6: Rhyme and Practice
Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Repetition/Reinforcement
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads the pupils in singing the “Good Attitude Rhyme” several times with actions, reinforcing the concepts of good behaviour at home and school.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils sing the rhyme with actions, repeating the words and movements.
Learning Point: Pupils reinforce learning through song and movement.
Step 7: Evaluation/Review
Time: 2 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher checks pupils’ understanding through short questions and practical tasks.
- What is a good attitude?
- Show me a good attitude when Mummy asks you to put away your toys.
- What is a good attitude when your friend needs help with a puzzle at school?
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/Encouragement
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher praises the pupils for their participation and reminds them to always have a good attitude at home and at school. The teacher ends the lesson with a positive closing remark.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and respond to the teacher’s closing remarks.
Learning Point: Pupils are encouraged to apply what they have learned.
Lesson Keywords
- Attitude – How we feel and act about things.
- Right – Correct or good.
- Work – Tasks or activities we do.
- Home – The place where we live with our family.
- School – The place where we learn.
Differentiation
- Support: For pupils who struggle, use larger, more distinct pictures. Provide more one-on-one guidance during role-play, modelling the actions clearly. Repeat key phrases and instructions slowly.
- Extension: Encourage advanced pupils to give more examples of good attitudes they have seen or practised. Ask them to think of what happens when someone has a “not-so-good” attitude and how it makes others feel.
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