Lesson Plan for Toddler - Civic Education - Correct Dressing: Boys

### Lesson Plan: Civic Education for Toddlers ### Topic: Correct Dressing - Boys #### Objective: To introduce toddlers to the concept of correct dressing, focusing on age-appropriate, season-appropriate clothing for boys, and fostering self-awareness and independence in choosing their outfits. #### Duration: 30 minutes ### Materials Needed: - Dress-up dolls or figurines with various clothing options (hats, shirts, pants, shoes, etc.) - Actual clothing pieces (t-shirts, shorts, pants, jackets, hats, shoes, etc.) - Picture books or flashcards showing boys in different types of clothing - Mirror (for self-recognition and to see their dressing) - Music (optional, for the interactive dressing-up activity) ### Introduction (5 minutes): 1. **Greeting and Settling Down:** - Welcome toddlers with a warm greeting. - Gather them in a comfortable circle. 2. **Brief Discussion:** - Introduce the topic by asking simple questions like, "What did you wear today?" and "Why do we wear clothes?" ### Main Activity (20 minutes): #### 1. Show and Tell (5 minutes): - Use picture books or flashcards to show different types of clothing boys wear. - Discuss simple concepts of clothing, like what you wear when it’s hot vs. cold (e.g., shorts vs. jackets). #### 2. Dress-Up Dolls/Figurines (10 minutes): - Present the dress-up dolls/figurines and clothing pieces. - Demonstrate dressing a doll for different scenarios (going to the park, going to bed, cold weather, etc.). - Encourage each child to dress a doll themselves, offering guidance as needed. #### 3. Real Clothing Activity (5 minutes): - Show the real clothing pieces and let each child pick out an outfit. - Discuss why they chose those clothes. - Help them to dress up a sticky mannequin or even try on a piece of clothing themselves, using the mirror for reflection. ### Conclusion (5 minutes): #### Reflection and Sharing: - Gather the children back into a circle. - Allow a few children to share their favorite part of dressing up or their favorite clothing item. - Reinforce the importance of choosing the right clothes for different situations. #### Closing Activity: - Sing a simple dressing-up song together to reinforce the learning, such as (Tune: "The Wheels on the Bus"): ``` The hats on our heads go on and on, On and on, on and on, The hats on our heads go on and on, To keep us warm, warm, warm! The shoes on our feet go one by one, One by one, one by one, The shoes on our feet go one by one, So we can run, run, run! The shirts on our backs go over our heads, Over our heads, over our heads, The shirts on our backs go over our heads, That's how we dress, dress, dress! ``` #### Goodbye Ritual: - Offer each child a high-five or a “thumbs up” for their participation. - Remind them to practice dressing appropriately every day, and how fun it can be to choose their clothes. ### Follow-Up: - Send a note home to parents detailing what was learned. - Include tips on reinforcing these concepts at home, like letting the toddler choose their clothes under guidance. By the end of this lesson, toddlers should have an elementary understanding of correct dressing practices, feel more confident in selecting appropriate clothing with guidance, and have had fun learning through interactive play.