Note for teachers using this lesson plan
Before this lesson, prepare a chart with the school’s name and address clearly written, along with your own name. Have pictures of the school building, a teacher, and children playing together ready. The central idea is for pupils to recognise and pronounce these key elements of their school environment. Observe if pupils can confidently say the school’s name and identify you as their teacher.
Class: Pre-School Level 2
Term: First Term
Week: 10
Age: 3 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Social Habits
Curriculum Theme: Social Habits
Previous Lesson: Learning about family members and their roles.
Topic: SCHOOL AWARENESS: SCHOOL NAME, ADDRESS, TEACHERS AND FRIENDS
Subject Matter: SCHOOL AWARENESS Knowing the Name of Your School, Teachers and Friends at School. Weekly focus: School Awareness: School Name, Address, Teachers and Friends.
Specific Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
Cognitive Domain
- Identify their school’s name when spoken.
- Recognise the teacher’s name.
- Point to pictures of friends.
Affective Domain
- Show excitement about their school.
- Express happiness when talking about their teachers and friends.
Psychomotor Domain
- Pronounce the name of their school and its address.
- Point to themselves, their teacher, and their friends.
Social Domain
- Participate in group activities related to school awareness.
- Interact positively with their peers and teacher.
Reference Materials
- NAPPS National Unified Teaching Scheme for Pre-School Level 2
- Early Childhood Care and Education resources
- Relevant picture books about school
Instructional Materials
- Chart with the school’s name and address written clearly
- Picture cards of the school building
- Picture cards of teachers and children playing
- Posters showing school activities
- Audio recordings of school songs (optional)
Rationale for the Lesson
This lesson is important for 3-year-olds as it helps them develop a sense of belonging and security within their school environment. Knowing their school’s name, address, and the people around them fosters familiarity and helps them feel safe and connected to their community.Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils can identify their own name, their parents, and their home. They also recognise familiar faces and places within their immediate environment.Lesson Content/Board Summary
SCHOOL AWARENESS: SCHOOL NAME, ADDRESS, TEACHERS AND FRIENDS
What is School Awareness?
School awareness means knowing important things about our school, like its name, where it is, and the people who are here with us.
Our School Name
Every school has a special name. Our school’s name is: [Insert Your School’s Name Here].
We are proud of our school!
Our School Address
The address tells us exactly where our school is located. Our school’s address is: [Insert Your School’s Address Here].
Our Teachers
Teachers help us learn new things, play games, and take care of us at school. Our teacher’s name is: [Insert Your Name Here].
We have kind teachers who love us.
Our Friends
Friends are children we play and learn with at school. We share toys and stories with our friends.
It is good to have friends at school.
Key Words
- School – A place where children learn and play.
- Name – What something or someone is called.
- Address – Where a place is located.
- Teacher – An adult who helps children learn.
- Friend – A person you like and play with.
My School Song
Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”
Lyrics:
My school, my school, I love my school,
Learning here is super cool.
Teachers help and friends all play,
Happy, happy every day.
My school, my school, I love my school,
Learning here is super cool.
Actions:
- “My school, my school”: Point to the school environment.
- “I love my school”: Hug self.
- “Learning here is super cool”: Thumbs up.
- “Teachers help”: Point to teacher.
- “Friends all play”: Wiggle fingers like playing.
- “Happy, happy every day”: Smile and clap.
Watch and Learn About My School
💡 Teacher Guide for Using This Board Summary
How to teach the content: Introduce each section (School Name, Address, Teachers, Friends) one at a time. Read the school’s name and address clearly from the chart, pointing to each word. State your name clearly and ask pupils to repeat it. Discuss friends by asking pupils to point to their classmates. Keep explanations very simple and use a cheerful tone.
What to show or demonstrate: Use the prepared chart for the school name and address. Point to the school building (if visible from the classroom or using a picture). Point to yourself when talking about teachers and encourage pupils to point to their friends. Use pictures of children playing to illustrate friendship.
How to use the rhyme/song: Introduce the “My School Song” after discussing all the elements. Sing it slowly first, demonstrating the actions. Repeat the song 2-3 times, encouraging pupils to join in with the words and actions. Praise their participation.
How to use the video: Introduce the video as a fun way to see more about school. Play the video “My School Song” from The Kiboomers. After watching, encourage pupils to sing along if they remember parts and discuss what they saw in the video (e.g., children playing, teachers helping).
What to watch for: Observe if pupils can correctly pronounce the school’s name and address. Check if they can point to you when asked “Who is your teacher?” and if they can identify their friends. Watch for their engagement and enthusiasm during the song and video.
Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques
Play-based Learning, Demonstration, Guided Practice, Songs and Rhymes, Picture Talk, Question and Answer, Repetition, Practical Activity.Instructional Procedures
Step 1: Introduction
Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Greeting/Warm-up
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils warmly and leads them in a short “Good Morning” song. The teacher asks, “Where do we come to learn and play every day?”
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings and try to answer the question, perhaps saying “School!”
Learning Point: Pupils are engaged and reminded of their daily routine at school.
Step 2: Introducing the School Name
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Naming/Recognition
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher displays the chart with the school’s name. “Look at this! This is the name of our wonderful school. Our school’s name is [School’s Name]. Let’s say it together!” The teacher leads pupils in pronouncing the name clearly, repeating several times.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils look at the chart, listen, and repeat the school’s name after the teacher.
Learning Point: Pupils identify and pronounce their school’s name.
Step 3: Introducing the School Address
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Locating/Pronunciation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher points to the address on the chart. “This is our school’s address. It tells us exactly where our school is. Our school is at [School’s Address]. Let’s say it slowly.” The teacher repeats the address with the pupils.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and try to repeat the school’s address with the teacher.
Learning Point: Pupils become aware of their school’s address.
Step 4: Introducing Teachers
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Identification/Role-play
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher says, “I am your teacher! My name is [Teacher’s Name]. I help you learn and play. Who is your teacher?” The teacher encourages pupils to point to her and say her name. The teacher shows a picture of a teacher helping children.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils point to the teacher and try to say her name. They look at the picture.
Learning Point: Pupils identify their teacher and understand her role.
Step 5: Introducing Friends
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Social awareness/Interaction
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher says, “Look around! All the children here are your friends. Friends play together and share. Can you point to a friend?” The teacher encourages pupils to point to their classmates and perhaps name one or two.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils point to their friends and some may try to name them.
Learning Point: Pupils recognise their classmates as friends.
Step 6: Reinforcement through Song and Video
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Auditory/Visual reinforcement
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads the pupils in singing “My School Song” with actions. Then, the teacher plays the “My School Song” video and encourages pupils to watch and sing along.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils sing the song with actions and watch the video, trying to sing along.
Learning Point: Pupils reinforce their understanding of school, teachers, and friends through song and visual aids.
Step 7: Evaluation/Review
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher checks pupils’ understanding through short questions and practical tasks.
- “What is the name of our school?” (Teacher prompts with chart if needed).
- “Who is your teacher?” (Teacher points to herself).
- “Can you point to one of your friends?”
- “Let’s sing our school song again!”
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond orally and demonstrate the required skill where appropriate.
Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.
Step 8: Conclusion
Time: 2 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summarisation/Closure
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher praises the pupils for learning about their school, teachers, and friends. “We have a wonderful school, kind teachers, and lovely friends! Let’s always be happy to come to school.”
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and show happiness, perhaps clapping or smiling.
Learning Point: Pupils feel positive about their school environment.
Lesson Keywords
- School – A place where children go to learn and play.
- Teacher – The person who teaches and cares for children at school.
- Friend – A child who plays and learns with you at school.
- Name – What we call our school, our teacher, and ourselves.
Differentiation
- Support: For pupils struggling to pronounce names or address, the teacher should provide more one-on-one repetition, use larger print on the chart, and encourage pointing gestures. Peer support can also be encouraged.
- Extension: For pupils who quickly grasp the concepts, the teacher can ask them to name more friends, point out different parts of the school building (e.g., classroom, playground), or draw a simple picture of their school or a friend.
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