Class: Pre-School Level 4

Term: Second Term

Week: 9

Age: 5 years

Duration: 30 minutes

Subject: Social Habits

Curriculum Theme: Social Habits

Previous Lesson: The 36 States, FCT and Their Capitals

Topic: State Leaders: Governors and Deputy Governors

Subject Matter: State Leaders. Weekly focus: Governors and Deputy Governors.

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

Identify a leader in their family.
State that the Governor is the leader of a state.
Mention the name of the Governor of the state where they live.
Mention the name of the Deputy Governor of the state where they live.

Affective Domain

Show respect for leaders in their community.
Listen attentively when names of leaders are mentioned.

Psychomotor Domain

Point to pictures of leaders when asked.
Participate in a song about leaders.

Share their knowledge about leaders with peers.

Reference Materials

NAPPS National Unified Teaching Scheme for Pre-School Level 4
Early Childhood Care and Education resources
Pictures of Nigerian Governors and their states

Instructional Materials

Pictures of a family (father, mother, children)
Pictures of current Nigerian state Governors and their Deputy Governors (specifically for the state where the school is located)
Chart showing the title “Governor” and “Deputy Governor”
A simple map of Nigeria (optional, for visual context)

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson introduces young children to the concept of leadership beyond their immediate family, specifically focusing on state leaders. Understanding who governs their state helps children develop an early awareness of their community and the people responsible for its well-being, fostering respect for authority and civic responsibility.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils know about leaders in their home (parents) and school (teacher, headteacher).

Lesson Content/Board Summary

State Leaders: Governors and Deputy Governors

A leader is someone who guides and takes care of a group of people.
In our family, Daddy or Mummy is the leader.

Just like how Daddy or Mummy leads the family, our state also has a leader.

The leader of our state is called the Governor.

The Governor helps to make sure our state is safe and that everyone has what they need, like good schools and roads.

Our state Governor is [Name of Current State Governor].

The Governor has a special helper called the Deputy Governor.

The Deputy Governor works with the Governor to take care of our state.

Our state Deputy Governor is [Name of Current Deputy Governor].

Key Words

Leader – someone who guides and takes care of a group.
State – a large area of land where many people live.
Governor – the main leader of a state.
Deputy Governor – the helper of the Governor.

What the Teacher Should Show or Draw

Pictures of a father and mother leading a family.
Pictures of the current Governor and Deputy Governor of the state.
Write “Governor” and “Deputy Governor” on the board.

Our Leaders Song

Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”

Our Governor, strong and true,
Helps our state in all they do.
Works with Deputy, side by side,
For our people, they will guide.
Thank you, leaders, for your care,
Making sure we all can share.

Actions:

“Our Governor, strong and true”: Point forward with thumbs up.
“Helps our state in all they do”: Sweep hands wide.
“Works with Deputy, side by side”: Hold hands together.
“For our people, they will guide”: Point to self and then forward.
“Thank you, leaders, for your care”: Bow slightly.
“Making sure we all can share”: Open hands as if sharing.

How to use the rhyme: Sing the song together with actions after introducing the Governor and Deputy Governor. Repeat several times to help pupils remember the roles.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Play-based Learning, Demonstration, Guided Practice, Songs and Rhymes, Picture Talk, Question and Answer, Repetition, Discussion.

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Engagement/Recall

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and asks them who helps them at home and in school. “Who is the boss at home? Who tells us what to do in class?”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond by naming their parents, teacher, or headteacher.

Learning Point: Pupils recall familiar authority figures.

Step 2: Explanation of a Leader

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Demonstration

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains what a leader is using the family example from the seed. “A leader is someone who guides and takes care of a group. In our family, Daddy or Mummy is the leader. They guide us and take care of us.” The teacher shows pictures of a family.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and look at the pictures. They may point to the “leader” in the family picture.

Learning Point: Pupils understand the simple concept of a leader.

Step 3: Introducing State Leaders (The Governor)

Time: 6 minutes

Teaching Skill: Introduction/Identification

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains that just like a family has a leader, our whole state also has a leader. “The leader of our state is called the Governor.” The teacher shows a picture of the current Governor of the state and clearly states their name: “This is our Governor, [Name of Current State Governor]. He/She helps to make sure our state is good for everyone.” The teacher asks pupils to repeat the name.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, look at the picture, and repeat the Governor’s name.

Learning Point: Pupils identify the Governor as the state leader and learn their name.

Step 4: Introducing the Deputy Governor

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Introduction/Identification

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains the role of the Deputy Governor. “The Governor has a special helper called the Deputy Governor. Our Deputy Governor is [Name of Current Deputy Governor]. He/She works with the Governor.” The teacher shows a picture of the Deputy Governor and asks pupils to repeat the name.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, look at the picture, and repeat the Deputy Governor’s name.

Learning Point: Pupils learn about the Deputy Governor and their name.

Step 5: Reinforcement Activity (Song)

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Reinforcement/Singing

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads the pupils in singing the “Our Leaders Song” with actions. The teacher encourages pupils to sing along and perform the actions.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils sing the song and perform the actions, reinforcing the concept of leaders.

Learning Point: Pupils reinforce their understanding of leaders through song and movement.

Step 6: Discussion and Application

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Discussion/Application

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks pupils why they think leaders are important. The teacher also asks if anyone knows the name of the Governor of another state (e.g., their state of origin, if different and known to them), without pressure.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils offer simple reasons why leaders are important (e.g., “they help us,” “they keep us safe”). Some pupils might mention another governor if they know.

Learning Point: Pupils grasp the importance of leaders and can apply their knowledge.

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.

Who is the leader of our state?
What is the name of our state Governor? (Show picture)
What is the name of our state Deputy Governor? (Show picture)
Point to the picture of the Governor.

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: Summarization

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher praises the pupils for their participation and reminds them that our leaders work hard to make our state a good place to live. “Always remember our Governor and Deputy Governor!”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils say “Thank you, leaders!” or clap.

Learning Point: Pupils conclude the lesson with a positive reinforcement of respect for leaders.

Lesson Keywords

Leader – someone who guides and takes care of a group.
State – a large area of land where many people live.
Governor – the main leader of a state.
Deputy Governor – the helper of the Governor.

Differentiation

Support: For pupils who struggle to remember names, use flashcards with only the Governor’s and Deputy Governor’s pictures and names. Repeat their names frequently and encourage hand-over-hand pointing to the pictures.
Extension: For quicker pupils, ask them to identify other community leaders they know (e.g., local government chairman, traditional ruler, if appropriate for their context). They can also try to draw a simple picture of a leader.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Before teaching this lesson, ensure you have clear, recent pictures of the current Governor and Deputy Governor of your specific state. It is crucial to use their correct, full names. Write these names clearly on a chart or board for pupils to see. The focus for this age group is on recognition and naming, not on understanding complex political roles. Use the family leader analogy consistently to make the concept relatable. Repeat the names of the Governor and Deputy Governor frequently throughout the lesson. Encourage all pupils to participate in the song and actions. For the “state of origin” question, keep it light and do not pressure pupils; it’s an optional extension for those who might have this knowledge from home. Observable actions like pointing to the correct picture and repeating the names are key indicators of understanding.