Lesson Plan for Nursery 1 - Social Habits - Animals With Feathers

**Lesson Plan: Animals with Feathers** **Grade Level:** Nursery 1 **Subject:** Social Habits **Topic:** Animals with Feathers **Duration:** 30-40 minutes --- **Objectives:** 1. **Knowledge**: Students will be able to identify and name at least three animals with feathers. 2. **Skills**: Students will develop their observational skills by examining pictures and models of birds. 3. **Social Skills**: Students will practice taking turns and working together in small group activities. **Materials:** - Picture cards of various birds (e.g., sparrow, peacock, parrot) - Feather props - A toy or model bird - Chart paper and markers - Songs or rhymes related to birds - Coloring sheets with bird images - Crayons or markers - A storybook about birds --- **Lesson Activities:** **1. Introduction (5 minutes):** - **Greeting and Warm-up**: Welcome the students and sing a “Good Morning” song. - **Topic Introduction**: Show a colorful picture of a bird (e.g., a peacock or parrot) and ask, "Who knows what this is?" Introduce the concept of animals with feathers. **2. Lesson Development (15-20 minutes):** - **Picture Card Discussion**: Show students picture cards of different birds. Name each bird and ask children to repeat the names after you. Example cards could include a sparrow, a peacock, and a parrot. - **Feather Exploration**: Pass around some feather props for children to touch and feel. Discuss how all the animals shown have feathers. **3. Group Activity (10-15 minutes):** - **Bird Song or Rhyme**: Sing a simple song or rhyme about birds. For example, "Two Little Dickie Birds". - **Story Time**: Read a short, colorful storybook about birds. Engage the children by asking them to point out different birds and their feathers in the illustrations. **4. Hands-On Activity (10-15 minutes):** - **Coloring Activity**: Give each student a coloring sheet with a picture of a bird. Encourage them to color the bird and its feathers. Walk around to assist and praise their efforts. **5. Closure (5 minutes):** - **Review and Recap**: Gather the students and briefly go over what they learned. Show the bird pictures again and ask them to name each one. - **Interactive Sharing**: Let some students share their coloring sheets with the class and talk about the bird they colored. - **Goodbye Song**: End the lesson with a “Goodbye” song to signal the end of the session. **Assessment:** - Observe students’ participation during discussions and activities. - Check for engagement and understanding as they name the birds and discuss feathers. - Evaluate their effort and creativity on the coloring activity. **Extensions:** - Set up a small display area with books about birds for children to explore during free time. - Plan a future activity where students can observe real birds (e.g., a visit to a local park or zoo). --- **Notes for Teachers:** - Keep the atmosphere lively and upbeat to maintain the children’s attention. - Use simple language and clear visuals to ensure comprehension. - Be patient and offer plenty of positive reinforcement. **References:** - Children’s song/rhyme books - Bird-themed storybooks (e.g., “A Bird’s Life” by Nancy Parent) This lesson plan aims to introduce young children to the concept of animals with feathers in a fun, engaging, and educational manner, while also fostering early social habits such as taking turns and working together.