**Lesson Plan: Civic Education for Toddlers**
**Topic: Child Environment**
**Objective:**
To help toddlers understand the importance of their immediate environment and how they can contribute to keeping it clean, safe, and enjoyable for everyone.
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**Duration:** 30 minutes
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**Materials Needed:**
- Picture cards showing different environments (parks, playgrounds, classrooms, etc.)
- Colorful storybook about caring for the environment
- Simple, easy-to-hold cleaning tools (play broom, dustpan set)
- Plant seeds (sunflower seeds or bean seeds)
- Small pots with soil
- Crayons/markers and blank paper or coloring sheets with environment-related images
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**Procedure:**
1. **Introduction (5 minutes):**
- Gather toddlers in a circle.
- Begin with a simple song about the environment, like "This is the way we keep our home clean".
- Show picture cards of different environments and ask the children if they recognize the places.
2. **Story Time (7 minutes):**
- Read a colorful, engaging storybook about children taking care of their environment (e.g., picking up litter, planting flowers).
- Ask simple questions throughout the story to ensure toddlers are engaged (e.g., "What is the little girl doing here?" "Is that good for the park?").
3. **Activity – Cleaning Game (7 minutes):**
- Provide play brooms and dustpans.
- Explain and demonstrate simple cleaning tasks (e.g., sweeping up paper pieces or placing “litter” in bins).
- Let toddlers imitate and participate in the cleaning, emphasizing fun and teamwork.
4. **Hands-On Learning – Planting Seeds (8 minutes):**
- Give each child a small pot with soil and sunflower seeds or beans.
- Show them how to plant the seeds and explain how taking care of plants is part of caring for the environment.
- Let each child plant their seed and place their pot in a designated sunny spot.
5. **Creative Expression – Coloring Activity (3 minutes):**
- Provide blank paper or coloring sheets with environment-related images.
- Allow children to color and decorate the pictures.
- Display their artwork on a classroom board or wall to promote pride in their contribution to beautifying the environment.
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**Conclusion (2 minutes):**
- Recap the activities: reading, cleaning, planting, and coloring.
- Praise the children for their participation and effort.
- End with a goodbye song, such as "Clean up, clean up, everybody everywhere."
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**Assessment and Follow-up:**
- Observe toddlers' participation and engagement in activities.
- Encourage parents to talk to their children at home about what they learned.
- Plan a follow-up activity in a week to check on the planted seeds and discuss how to continue caring for their plants.
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**Notes:**
- Ensure safety and supervision during all activities.
- Adjust the lesson based on the toddlers' responsiveness and interest.