Note for teachers using this lesson plan
Before the lesson, prepare real objects like a sweater, a cup, and pictures of rain, warm food (e.g., pap, soup), and warm drinks (e.g., tea). The central idea is for pupils to understand that when the weather is cold, especially during rainfall, they need to wear warm clothes and consume warm food and drinks to stay healthy. Observe pupils pointing to and naming warm items and mimicking actions to stay warm.
Class: Pre-School Level 1
Term: Third Term
Week: 10
Age: 2 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Pre-Science
Curriculum Theme: Not separately stated in the scheme.
Previous Lesson: Simple weather concepts.
Topic: COLD WEATHER
Subject Matter: Meaning of cold weather, rainfall and ways to stay warm.
Specific Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
Cognitive Domain
- Identify when the weather feels cold.
- Recognise pictures of rain.
- Name one warm item of clothing, e.g., sweater.
- Name one warm food or drink, e.g., pap or tea.
Affective Domain
- Express how they feel when it is cold or raining.
- Show willingness to wear warm clothes when it is cold.
Psychomotor Domain
- Point to pictures of warm clothes and food/drinks.
- Mimic shivering when feeling cold.
- Mimic putting on a sweater.
Social Domain
- Participate in group singing and simple discussions.
Reference Materials
- NAPPS National Unified Teaching Scheme for Pre-School Level 1
- Relevant Early Childhood Care and Education resources
Instructional Materials
- Charts showing cold weather and rain
- Posters of children wearing warm clothes
- Real sweater or cardigan
- Pictures of warm food (e.g., pap, soup) and warm drinks (e.g., tea, warm milk)
- MP4 Player (if using video)
- Pictures of children shivering
Rationale for the Lesson
This lesson helps 2-year-old pupils understand the concept of cold weather and rainfall, which are common occurrences in their environment. Learning about ways to stay warm is crucial for their health and well-being, enabling them to make simple choices that keep them comfortable and safe.Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils have a basic awareness of different feelings like hot and cold, and may have observed rain falling.Lesson Content/Board Summary
COLD WEATHER
1. What is Cold Weather?
Cold weather is when the air feels chilly and we feel cool or shiver.
It often happens when rain falls or when the wind blows strongly.
2. Rainfall
Rain is water that falls from the sky.
When rain falls, the weather usually becomes cold.
We might feel chilly and want to stay indoors.
3. Ways to Stay Warm
When the weather is cold, we need to keep our bodies warm.
- Wear Warm Clothes: Like sweaters, cardigans, socks, and hats. We can also use blankets.
- Eat Warm Food: Like hot pap, warm soup, yam porridge, or hot rice.
- Drink Warm Drinks: Like warm tea, warm milk, or hot chocolate.
Key Words
- Cold – when the air feels chilly.
- Rain – water falling from the sky.
- Warm – feeling comfortable and not cold.
- Sweater – a warm piece of clothing.
Cold Weather Rhyme
Tune: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Lyrics:
Rainy day, oh, rainy day,
Makes us shiver, makes us sway.
Wear your sweater, warm and bright,
Keep us cozy, day and night.
Warm pap, warm tea, yum, yum, yum,
Cold weather, go away, come!
Actions: Shiver, hug self, point to sweater, rub tummy for food/drink.
Watch and Learn About Staying Warm
💡 Teacher Guide for Using This Board Summary
How to teach the content: Use simple, clear sentences. Point to the words and pictures as you explain. Emphasize the feeling of “cold” by asking pupils to shiver or hug themselves. Repeat key phrases like “cold weather” and “stay warm.”
What to show or demonstrate: Show charts and posters of cold weather and rain. Bring a real sweater or cardigan for pupils to touch. Show pictures of warm food (pap, soup) and warm drinks (tea, warm milk). Demonstrate shivering and putting on a sweater.
How to use the rhyme/song: Sing the “Cold Weather Rhyme” slowly and clearly, demonstrating the actions. Encourage pupils to join in with the actions and repeat the simple words. Repeat the rhyme several times to aid memorisation.
How to use the video: Introduce the video as a fun way to learn about what to wear when it’s cold. Play the video “What to Wear When It’s Cold” by The Kiboomers. Encourage pupils to watch the actions and repeat the names of the clothes they see. After watching, ask pupils to name one thing they saw that keeps them warm.
What to watch for: Observe if pupils can identify the feeling of cold, point to warm items, and participate in the rhyme and video activities. Look for pupils who can say simple words like “cold,” “rain,” or “sweater.”
Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques
Play-based Learning, Demonstration, Guided Practice, Songs and Rhymes, Picture Talk, Question and Answer, Repetition, Manipulation of Objects.Instructional Procedures
Step 1: Introduction
Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Greeting/Engagement
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils warmly and leads a simple “Good Morning” song. The teacher then asks, “How do you feel today? Is it hot or cold?”
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings and try to express how they feel (e.g., “fine,” “cold,” “hot”).
Learning Point: Pupils are settled and engaged, connecting to feelings.
Step 2: Explanation of Cold Weather
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Visual Aid
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows a chart of cold weather and explains in simple terms, “Look! Sometimes the air feels chilly, and we feel cold. We might shiver like this (teacher demonstrates shivering).” The teacher links cold weather to rain and wind using pictures.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the charts, listen, and mimic the teacher shivering.
Learning Point: Pupils begin to understand what cold weather feels like and looks like in pictures.
Step 3: Discussing Rainfall
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning/Picture Talk
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows a picture of rain falling and asks, “What is this? What happens when rain falls? How do you feel when it rains?” The teacher explains that rain makes the weather cold.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils point to the rain, share simple responses (e.g., “water,” “cold”), and listen to the explanation.
Learning Point: Pupils connect rain with cold weather and express their feelings.
Step 4: Warm Clothes
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Object Manipulation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows a real sweater and pictures of other warm clothes (cardigan, socks). “When it’s cold, we wear warm clothes like this sweater to stay warm!” The teacher demonstrates putting on the sweater and encourages pupils to mimic.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils touch the sweater, point to pictures of warm clothes, and mimic putting on a sweater.
Learning Point: Pupils identify warm clothes and understand their purpose.
Step 5: Warm Food and Drinks
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Picture Talk/Naming
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows pictures of warm food (pap, soup) and warm drinks (tea, warm milk). “When it’s cold, we can eat warm food and drink warm drinks to feel warm inside!” The teacher names each item and asks pupils to repeat.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils point to the warm food and drinks, and repeat their names after the teacher.
Learning Point: Pupils identify warm food and drinks that help them stay warm.
Step 6: Rhyme and Video Reinforcement
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Song/Media Integration
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads the pupils in singing the “Cold Weather Rhyme” with actions. Then, the teacher plays the video “What to Wear When It’s Cold” and encourages pupils to watch and identify the warm clothes.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils sing the rhyme with actions and watch the video, pointing to and naming clothes they recognise.
Learning Point: Pupils reinforce learning about cold weather and staying warm through song and visual media.
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.
- “How do you feel when it rains?” (Teacher prompts for “cold” or “chilly”).
- (Show a picture of a sweater) “What is this? What do we wear when it’s cold?”
- (Show a picture of pap) “What warm food can we eat when it’s cold?”
- (Show a picture of tea) “What warm drink can we have?”
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond orally and demonstrate the required skill where appropriate (e.g., pointing to the sweater, saying “cold,” naming pap/tea).
Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.
Step 8: Conclusion
Time: 1 minute
Teaching Skill: Summarisation/Praise
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher praises the pupils for their participation and reminds them to always stay warm when the weather is cold, especially when it rains. The teacher dismisses the class.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the teacher and respond to dismissal.
Learning Point: Pupils conclude the lesson with a reinforced message.
Lesson Keywords
- Cold – when the air feels chilly.
- Rain – water falling from the sky.
- Warm – feeling comfortable and not cold.
- Sweater – a warm piece of clothing.
- Pap – a warm food made from maize.
- Tea – a warm drink.
Differentiation
- Support: For pupils who need extra help, the teacher will use larger pictures and real objects, provide more repetition of key words, and offer hand-over-hand guidance for actions like mimicking putting on a sweater.
- Extension: For pupils who grasp the concepts quickly, the teacher can ask them to point to other items in the classroom that might keep them warm (e.g., a blanket, a warm cup) or name another warm food they like.
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