Things commonly found in and around the home for Primary 1

Class: Primary 1

Term: First Term

Week: 3

Age: 6 years

Duration: 40 minutes

Subject: Basic Science

Curriculum Theme: Our Environment

Focal competence: Observing and identifying things in the surroundings

Key competencies/values: Communication; Environmental Literacy

Skills:

• Observing and identifying things in the environment

Previous Lesson: Things found in and around the classroom and school

Topic: Things In And Around The Home

Subject Matter: Things commonly found in, around the home

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• Observe things in and around the home.
• Identify familiar things found inside the home.
• Identify familiar things found around the home compound.
• State simple uses of selected household items.

Psychomotor Domain

• Point to pictures of things found in and around the home.
• Draw a simple picture of a familiar household item.

Affective Domain

• Appreciate the importance of various items in their home environment.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 2025 Revised 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Relevant State Unified Scheme of Work
• Basic Science for Primary 1 Textbook
• The HeadTeacher Scheme of work

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Pictures of home surroundings (e.g., living room, kitchen, compound with plants/animals)
• Familiar household objects (e.g., cup, spoon, duster, toy car)
• Flashcards with names of items

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils develop observational skills and understand their immediate environment. By identifying and naming common items, they build foundational knowledge about their surroundings and the purpose of different objects. This understanding fosters a sense of familiarity and safety within their home and community.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils can recognise and name some common objects and animals they see daily.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Things In And Around The Home

Our home is where we live. Many things are found inside our homes and around the compound.

Things Found Inside the Home

These are items we use and see daily inside our house:

• Furniture: Chair, table, bed, sofa
• Kitchen items: Plate, cup, spoon, pot, stove
• Cleaning items: Broom, duster, mop
• Electronics: Television, radio, fan
• Personal items: Toothbrush, soap, towel

Things Found Around the Home Compound

These are items, plants, and animals we see outside our house, in the compound:

• Plants: Flowers, trees, grass, vegetables
• Animals: Dog, cat, chicken, goat, birds
• Objects: Stones, sand, dustbin, water tap, clothesline, fence

Uses of Common Household Items

• Chair: For sitting
• Table: For eating, writing, or placing things
• Bed: For sleeping
• Plate/Cup/Spoon: For eating and drinking
• Broom: For sweeping the floor
• Television: For watching programmes
• Fan: For cooling the room

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Demonstration, Guided Practice, Question and Answer, Explanation, Observation, Naming Activity.

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Storytelling/Questioning

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and tells a short story about a child observing things in their home. The teacher then asks pupils to mention one thing they saw in their homes before coming to school.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings and mention things they saw at home.

Learning Point: Familiar home items

Step 2: Identifying Things Inside the Home

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Observation/Identification

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher displays pictures of different rooms inside a home (e.g., living room, kitchen, bedroom). The teacher points to items in the pictures and asks pupils to name them. The teacher also shows actual household objects like a cup or spoon.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the pictures and objects, identify and name the items shown by the teacher.

Learning Point: Naming indoor items

Step 3: Identifying Things Around the Home Compound

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Observation/Identification

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher displays pictures of a home compound (e.g., garden, backyard with animals). The teacher points to plants, animals, and other objects in the pictures and asks pupils to name them.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the pictures, identify and name the plants, animals, and objects around the home compound.

Learning Point: Naming outdoor items

Step 4: Discussing Uses of Household Items

Time: 6 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Discussion

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher picks a few common household items (e.g., chair, plate, broom) and asks pupils what they are used for. The teacher explains the uses if pupils struggle.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils state the uses of the items or listen to the teacher’s explanations.

Learning Point: Uses of home items

Step 5: Grouping and Naming Activity

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Categorisation/Reinforcement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher calls out a category (e.g., “things for eating,” “things for sleeping,” “animals around the home”) and asks pupils to name items that belong to that category.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils name items for each category given by the teacher.

Learning Point: Categorising home items

Step 6: Drawing Activity

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Practical Application

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks pupils to quickly draw one thing they like that is found in their home or around their compound.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils draw a simple picture of a chosen home item.

Learning Point: Representing home items

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:

1. Name two things you find inside your home.
2. Name two things you find around your home compound.
3. What do you use a chair for?
4. What do you use a broom for?

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Identified home items

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes

Teaching Skill: Summarisation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarises the lesson by reminding pupils that many different things, plants, and animals are found in and around their homes, and each has a purpose.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively and repeat key points.

Learning Point: Common home items

Lesson Keywords

• Home – The place where we live.
• Inside – Within the house.
• Around – Outside the house, in the compound.
• Objects – Things that can be seen and touched.
• Plants – Living things like flowers and trees.
• Animals – Living creatures like dogs and chickens.

Differentiation

Support for struggling learners: Provide flashcards with pictures and names for matching activities. Encourage them to point to items rather than name them if speaking is difficult. Use real objects for direct observation.

Extension for advanced learners: Ask them to describe the colour or size of an item, or to name more items than requested. Challenge them to draw multiple items or categorise them in different ways (e.g., by material).

Suggested Lesson Videos

Search YouTube for “things in and around the home for kids” or “household objects for primary 1”.

Teacher Guide for Using This Lesson Plan

Before the lesson, gather a variety of pictures showing different parts of a home and its surroundings, including common household objects, plants, and animals. If possible, bring a few actual, safe household items like a cup, spoon, or duster for pupils to handle. Begin by engaging pupils with questions about their own homes to activate prior knowledge. During the lesson development, use the visual aids to help pupils observe and identify items clearly. Encourage active participation by asking pupils to name items and describe their uses. For the drawing activity, provide paper and crayons. Allow pupils to copy the Board Summary into their exercise books after the main teaching points have been covered and understood. Regularly check for understanding through questions and observations. Ensure a safe environment, especially if using real objects, and supervise all activities. Remind pupils that observing their environment is a fun way to learn new things.