Sure, here's a simple and fun lesson plan for teaching toddlers about Courtesy in a Civic Education class. The activities are designed to be engaging and developmentally appropriate for young children:
### Lesson Plan: Courtesy
**Age Group**: Toddlers (2-3 years old)
**Duration**: 30 minutes
#### Objective:
- Introduce the concept of courtesy to toddlers.
- Teach basic polite behaviors like saying "please," "thank you," and "sorry."
- Encourage sharing and taking turns.
- Help children understand and express kindness.
#### Materials Needed:
- Picture books that illustrate courtesy (e.g., "Please, Mr. Panda" by Steve Antony)
- Puppets or stuffed animals
- Simple visual aids or flashcards with polite words and actions
- A small box or basket with some toys to pass around
#### Time Allocation:
1. **Introduction (5 minutes)**
- Greeting and icebreaker
- Briefly explain what courtesy means in simple terms ("Courtesy means being kind and polite to others")
2. **Story Time (10 minutes)**
- Read a picture book related to courtesy.
- Pause during the reading to point out and discuss examples of polite behavior.
3. **Activity: Puppet Show (5 minutes)**
- Use puppets or stuffed animals to act out simple scenarios that demonstrate courtesy (e.g., one puppet asks for a toy and says "please," and other puppet shares the toy and says "thank you").
4. **Interactive Game: Polite Words Practice (5 minutes)**
- Show visual aids or flashcards of polite words and actions.
- Encourage children to say the words out loud and use them in context (e.g., "Can you say 'please' when you want something?").
5. **Sharing Activity: Circle Time (5 minutes)**
- Sit in a circle and pass around a toy or small object.
- Teach children to say "please" when asking for the toy and "thank you" when they receive it.
- Emphasize taking turns and being patient.
#### Conclusion (5 minutes):
- Recap the day's lesson and highlight the importance of being courteous.
- Praise children for their participation and polite behavior during the class.
- Sing a simple song about courtesy or do a closing rhyme.
#### Suggested Song:
(To the tune of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star")
"Please and thank you, we all say,
Helps us be polite every day.
Kind words help us show we care,
Courtesy is everywhere!"
#### Additional Tips:
- Keep activities short and engaging, as toddlers have a limited attention span.
- Use a lot of positive reinforcement and praise.
- Repeat the concept of courtesy regularly in everyday interactions to reinforce learning.
This plan provides a basic structure to introduce toddlers to the concept of courtesy in a fun and interactive way.