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

### Lesson Plan: Correct Dressing for Girls - Civic Education for Toddlers **Age Group**: Toddlers (2-4 years) **Duration**: 30 minutes #### Learning Objectives: 1. **Understand the Concept of Proper Dressing**: Students will learn the basics of appropriate dressing for different occasions, focusing on everyday clothes for girls. 2. **Develop Self-Confidence**: Encourage children to feel confident and comfortable in their clothing choices. 3. **Promote Social Skills**: Teach toddlers how to appreciate and compliment others on their dressing in a kind manner. #### Materials Needed: - A variety of clothes for girls (dresses, shorts, shirts, socks, shoes, etc.) - Dolls or mannequins dressed in different outfits - Picture book about dressing up for young children - Mirror - Colorful stickers as rewards ### Activities: #### 1. **Introduction (5 Minutes)**: - **Greet the Students**: Welcome the toddlers to the class with a warm greeting and some enthusiasm. - **Circle Time**: Have the children sit in a circle and show them a picture book that features different types of clothing for girls. Discuss briefly what each piece of clothing is and where it might be worn. #### 2. **Dress-Up Activity (10 Minutes)**: - **Interactive Dress-Up**: Use dolls or small mannequins and a variety of clothing items. Allow each child to choose an outfit for the doll, explaining why they picked each item (e.g., “This is a summer dress because it’s hot outside”). - **Real-Life Practice**: Allow a couple of students to pick an outfit from a selection laid out and then try them on, explaining their choices. #### 3. **Mirror Time (5 Minutes)**: - **Self-Recognition**: Introduce a mirror into the activity. After children dress their dolls or try on clothes, have them stand in front of the mirror. Ask them how they feel wearing certain outfits and encourage positive self-talk. #### 4. **Storytime (5 Minutes)**: - **Read Aloud**: Choose a picture book that revolves around the theme of dressing appropriately and feeling good about oneself. Reading aloud helps to reinforce concepts in an engaging way. #### 5. **Compliment Circle (5 Minutes)**: - **Positive Reinforcement**: Have each child give a compliment to another child about their outfit or choice of clothing for the dolls. This encourages social skills and kindness. ### Conclusion and Review: - **Recap Key Points**: Summarize what was learned about proper dressing and the different types of clothes girls might wear depending on the occasion. - **Stickers Reward**: Hand out colorful stickers to each child as a reward for participating and being kind. ### Follow-Up Activity: - **Homework for Parents**: Send a note home encouraging parents to practice dressing up with their children and discuss the different types of clothing they wear throughout the week. This lesson plan aims to use interactive and engaging activities to teach the basic concept of proper dressing while promoting positive social interactions and self-confidence among toddlers.