Note for teachers using this lesson plan
Before this lesson, prepare simple picture cards showing children demonstrating respectful actions at home, school, and public places (e.g., a child saying “please,” listening to an adult, sharing a toy). The central idea for pupils is to understand that respect means being kind and polite. Observe pupils as they try to repeat polite words and imitate simple respectful actions during guided role-play.
Class: Pre-School Level 1
Term: Third Term
Week: 5
Age: 2 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Social Habits
Curriculum Theme: Social Habits
Previous Lesson: Learning to share toys and materials with friends.
Topic: Showing Respect at Home, School and Public Places
Subject Matter: Respect; At home; In school; Public places.
Specific Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
Cognitive Domain
- Identify simple ways of showing respect at home, school, and public places when shown pictures.
- Name one polite word like “please” or “thank you.”
Affective Domain
- Show willingness to listen to adults.
- Participate in singing a song about respect.
Psychomotor Domain
- Demonstrate simple actions of respect, such as listening or sharing, during guided role-play.
- Clap hands to a rhyme about respect.
Social Domain
- Practise saying “please” and “thank you” in class.
- Take turns during a simple activity.
Reference Materials
- NAPPS National Unified Teaching Scheme for Pre-School Level 1
- Early Childhood Care and Education resources on social development
- Age-appropriate picture books on manners and politeness
Instructional Materials
- Charts with pictures of children showing respect (e.g., listening to parents, greeting teachers, waiting in line).
- Posters illustrating polite words (“Please,” “Thank You”).
- Puppets or dolls for simple role-play.
- Storybooks with themes of kindness and respect.
Rationale for the Lesson
This lesson is important for 2-year-olds as it introduces fundamental social skills that help them interact positively with others. Learning about respect helps children understand basic expectations for behaviour at home, in school, and in public, fostering a sense of community and good manners from an early age.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils can recognise familiar people like Mummy, Daddy, and Teacher. They can also point to common places like their home and school.
Lesson Content/Board Summary
Showing Respect at Home, School and Public Places
Respect means being kind and polite to everyone. It means showing you care about others and their feelings.
Showing Respect at Home
- Listen to Mummy and Daddy.
- Say “please” when you ask for something.
- Say “thank you” when you get something.
- Share your toys with your brothers and sisters.
Showing Respect at School
- Listen to your teacher.
- Share toys and materials with your friends.
- Wait for your turn to play or speak.
- Say “Good morning, Teacher” and “Good morning, friends.”
Showing Respect in Public Places
- Be quiet in places like the church or market.
- Walk gently, don’t run around.
- Wait patiently in a line.
- Keep places clean by not throwing rubbish.
Key Words
- Respect – being kind and polite.
- Home – where we live with family.
- School – where we learn with teachers and friends.
- Please – a polite word to ask for something.
- Thank you – a polite word to show we are happy to receive something.
Respect Song
Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”
Lyrics:
Respect, respect, it’s good to show,
Everywhere that we may go.
At home, at school, in public too,
Kind words and actions, me and you!
Please and thank you, listen well,
Respect makes everyone feel swell.
Actions: Point to self, point around, nod head, clap hands, cup ear, thumbs up.
💡 Teacher Guide for Using This Board Summary
How to teach the content: Introduce “respect” as being kind and polite. Use the picture charts to show examples of respectful actions at home, school, and public places. Point to each picture and describe the action simply. Emphasise “please” and “thank you” by having pupils repeat them after you.
What to show or demonstrate: Use puppets or dolls to demonstrate simple scenarios like asking for a toy politely (“Please may I have the ball?”) and saying “Thank you.” Model listening by cupping your ear and nodding. Show how to share a toy.
How to use the rhyme/song: Sing the “Respect Song” multiple times, encouraging pupils to join in with simple actions like clapping, pointing, and nodding. Repeat the key words “please” and “thank you” within the song.
What to watch for: Observe if pupils are attempting to repeat the polite words and imitate the demonstrated actions. Look for their engagement during the song and role-play.
Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques
Play-based Learning, Demonstration, Guided Practice, Songs and Rhymes, Picture Talk, Role-play, Imitation, Repetition.
Instructional Procedures
Step 1: Introduction
Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Engagement/Recall
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils warmly and asks them how they greet Mummy and Daddy at home. The teacher then introduces the idea of being kind and polite to everyone.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to the greeting and may mention how they greet family members. They listen to the teacher.
Learning Point: Pupils are introduced to the concept of being kind and polite.
Step 2: Understanding Respect at Home
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows pictures of children listening to parents, saying “please,” and “thank you” at home. The teacher explains that this is showing respect. The teacher demonstrates saying “please” and “thank you” using a toy.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils look at the pictures, listen to the teacher, and try to repeat “please” and “thank you” as demonstrated.
Learning Point: Pupils learn how to show respect at home through simple actions and words.
Step 3: Understanding Respect at School
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Visual Aid/Guided Practice
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher displays pictures of children listening to the teacher, sharing toys, and waiting for turns in school. The teacher guides pupils to practise saying “Good morning, Teacher” and sharing a toy with a friend.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the pictures, repeat greetings, and participate in a guided sharing activity with a toy.
Learning Point: Pupils understand how to show respect to their teacher and friends at school.
Step 4: Understanding Respect in Public Places
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Picture Talk/Simple Rules
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows pictures of children being quiet in a public place, walking gently, and waiting in line. The teacher explains that these are ways to show respect when outside.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils look at the pictures and listen to the simple explanations about behaviour in public places.
Learning Point: Pupils learn basic respectful behaviour in public settings.
Step 5: Reinforcement through Role-Play
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Role-play/Application
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher uses puppets or dolls to create a very simple scenario, e.g., one puppet asks for a toy, and the other says “please” and “thank you.” The teacher encourages pupils to imitate these polite words and actions.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils watch the puppet show and try to imitate the polite words and actions with guidance.
Learning Point: Pupils practise polite words and actions in a fun way.
Step 6: Song and Movement Reinforcement
Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Musical Reinforcement
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads the pupils in singing the “Respect Song” again, encouraging them to perform the actions. The teacher praises pupils for their participation.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils sing the song with actions, reinforcing the lesson’s message.
Learning Point: The concept of respect is reinforced through song and movement.
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.
- Show me how you listen to your teacher. (Teacher cups ear)
- What do you say when you ask for a toy? (Expected: “Please”)
- What do you say when you get a toy? (Expected: “Thank you”)
- Point to a picture where a child is showing respect at home.
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 reminds pupils that being kind and polite makes everyone happy. The teacher encourages them to practise saying “please” and “thank you” every day.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and are encouraged to remember to be kind and polite.
Learning Point: Pupils understand the importance of showing respect daily.
Lesson Keywords
- Respect – Being kind and polite to others.
- Please – A polite word to use when asking for something.
- Thank you – A polite word to use when you receive something.
- Polite – Showing good manners.
Differentiation
- Support: For pupils who are struggling, the teacher will use larger, clearer pictures and repeat the polite words more frequently. The teacher can use hand-over-hand guidance to help them perform actions like sharing or pointing. Provide individual prompts for saying “please” and “thank you.”
- Extension: For pupils who grasp the concept quickly, the teacher can ask them to identify another person they should show respect to (e.g., Mummy, Daddy, Uncle, Auntie). They can also be encouraged to demonstrate two different respectful actions in a short role-play.
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