Second Term Revision of First-Term Social Habits for Pre-School Level 4

Class: Pre-School Level 4
Term: Second Term
Week: 1
Age: 5 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Social Habits
Curriculum Theme: Social Habits
Previous Lesson: Introduction to Second Term topics
Topic: Revision of First-Term Social Habits
Subject Matter: Revision. Weekly focus: Revision of First-Term Social Habits.

Specific Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

Cognitive Domain

• Recall and identify good social habits learned in the first term.
• Name examples of good social habits.

Affective Domain

• Appreciate the importance of practicing good social habits.
• Show willingness to use polite words and actions.

Psychomotor Domain

• Demonstrate how to greet politely.
• Practice sharing and taking turns with materials.

Social Domain

• Participate actively in role-play activities demonstrating good social behaviour.
• Interact kindly with peers during group activities.

Reference Materials

• NAPPS National Unified Teaching Scheme for Pre-School Level 4
• Early Childhood Care and Education resources

Instructional Materials

• Picture cards showing children demonstrating good social habits (e.g., greeting, sharing, helping, throwing waste in bin).
• Small toys or blocks for sharing and taking turns.
• A chart displaying various good social habits.
• Notebook (as specified in seed, perhaps for a simple drawing or checkmark activity).

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson is important for 5-year-olds as it reinforces positive social behaviours learned in the first term, ensuring they remember and practice them consistently. Practicing good social habits helps children interact respectfully with others, build friendships, and become responsible members of the school and community.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have been introduced to and practised various basic social habits during the first term.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Revision of First-Term Social Habits

Good social habits are polite and kind ways we behave towards others. They help us live happily together at home, at school, and everywhere.

Key First-Term Social Habits to Remember:

1. Greetings: Always greet your teachers, parents, and friends politely.
   • Say “Good morning,” “Good afternoon,” “Good evening.”
   • Say “Hello” or “Hi.”
2. Magic Words: Use “Please,” “Thank you,” “Excuse me,” and “Sorry.”
   • Say “Please” when you ask for something.
   • Say “Thank you” when you receive something.
   • Say “Excuse me” when you want to pass or interrupt politely.
   • Say “Sorry” when you make a mistake.
3. Sharing: Share your toys, snacks, and materials with friends. It’s kind to share.
4. Taking Turns: Wait for your turn during games or when using materials. Do not push or rush.
5. Helping Others: Help your friends, teachers, and family when they need it.
6. Keeping Clean: Throw your waste in the dustbin. Keep your classroom and home clean.
7. Being Kind: Be friendly and kind to everyone. Do not fight or bully.

What the Teacher Should Show or Draw

• Display picture cards showing children greeting, sharing, taking turns, and throwing waste in a bin.
• Point to a chart listing the good social habits.

Good Habits Song

Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”

Good habits, good habits, we all know,
How to make our good manners grow.
“Please” and “Thank you,” we always say,
Sharing toys and taking turns each day.
Good habits, good habits, for me and you,
Being kind in all we do!

Actions:

• Clap hands for “Good habits, good habits.”
• Bow slightly for “Please” and “Thank you.”
• Make a sharing motion with hands for “Sharing toys.”
• Point to self and then to a friend for “for me and you.”

How to use the rhyme: Sing the song together with actions to reinforce the key social habits. Repeat it several times throughout the lesson.

Watch and Practise

The teacher will play a short educational video on good social habits for children to watch and learn from.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0k9rX494U0I

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Play-based Learning, Demonstration, Guided Practice, Songs and Rhymes, Storytelling, Picture Talk, Question and Answer, Role-play, Imitation, Practical Activity.

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 welcome song. The teacher reminds pupils that they will be revising the good ways they learned to behave in the first term.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings, sing along, and listen attentively.

Learning Point: Pupils are settled and ready for the lesson, recalling previous learning.

Step 2: Revising Greetings

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Oral Practice/Demonstration

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks pupils to recall different ways to greet people (e.g., “Good morning,” “Hello Sir/Ma”). The teacher demonstrates polite greetings and asks pupils to practice greeting a friend or the teacher.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils recall greetings and practice greeting each other or the teacher.

Learning Point: Pupils recall and practice polite greetings.

Step 3: Revising Magic Words

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Discussion/Scenario-based learning

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks pupils about “magic words” they learned. The teacher introduces simple scenarios (e.g., “What do you say when you want a crayon?” “What do you say when someone gives you a biscuit?”) to prompt “Please,” “Thank you,” “Excuse me,” and “Sorry.”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond with the correct magic words for each scenario.

Learning Point: Pupils recall and understand the use of polite words.

Step 4: Revising Sharing and Taking Turns

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Practical Demonstration/Guided Practice

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher uses small toys or blocks to demonstrate sharing and taking turns. The teacher asks pupils to form small groups and practice sharing the items and waiting for their turn. The teacher leads the “Good Habits Song.”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the demonstration, participate in sharing and taking turns with their peers, and sing the “Good Habits Song.”

Learning Point: Pupils understand and practice sharing and taking turns.

Step 5: Revising Helping and Cleanliness

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Picture Talk/Discussion

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows picture cards of children helping each other or an adult, and children throwing waste in a bin. The teacher discusses why it is good to help and keep our environment clean.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils identify the actions in the pictures and discuss the importance of helping and cleanliness.

Learning Point: Pupils recall the importance of helping and keeping the environment clean.

Step 6: Role-play and Reinforcement

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Role-play/Encouragement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils in a simple role-play activity where they can demonstrate various good habits, such as greeting, asking for something politely, sharing a toy, or helping a friend. The teacher provides positive feedback.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils take turns participating in the role-play, demonstrating good social habits.

Learning Point: Pupils actively apply and reinforce good social habits through practice.

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.

1. “Show me how you greet your teacher in the morning.”
2. “What do you say when you ask for a pencil?”
3. “What do you do when you have a snack and your friend doesn’t have any?”
4. “Point to the picture that shows someone throwing waste in the bin.”

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 practice good social habits at home and at school. The teacher encourages them to be kind and polite every day.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and acknowledge the importance of continuing to practice good habits.

Learning Point: Pupils are encouraged to apply what they have learned in their daily lives.

Lesson Keywords

• Greetings – Saying “hello” or “good morning” politely.
• Please – A word we use when we ask for something.
• Thank you – A word we use when someone gives us something or helps us.
• Share – To give a part of what you have to others.
• Turns – Waiting for your time to do something.
• Help – To assist someone who needs it.
• Clean – Keeping things tidy and free from dirt.

Differentiation

• Support: For pupils who are shy or struggling, the teacher can use larger picture cards, provide more one-on-one guidance during role-play, or ask them to simply point to the correct action. Repetition of the song and key phrases will also be beneficial.
• Extension: For quicker learners, the teacher can ask them to give additional examples of good habits, lead a small group in a role-play scenario, or explain why a particular habit is important. They can also be encouraged to draw one good habit in their notebook.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Before the lesson, ensure all instructional materials like picture cards, small toys for sharing, and the chart are prepared and easily accessible. Introduce the revision topic by connecting it to their first-term learning, making it feel familiar. Emphasize practical demonstration and role-play as these are highly effective for teaching social habits to 5-year-olds. Encourage pupils to actively participate in all activities. Observe their interactions during group work to assess their understanding and application of the habits. Positive reinforcement is key; praise pupils for demonstrating good habits. Repeat the “Good Habits Song” frequently to help pupils remember the concepts. Remind pupils that good habits should be practised consistently, not just during the lesson.