**Lesson Plan: Social Habits for Nursery 1**
**Topic: Creepy Crawlies in the Garden**
**Objective:**
- To introduce children to different garden insects and their roles in the ecosystem.
- To foster positive social habits like sharing, listening, and working together.
- To develop curiosity and respect for nature.
**Duration:** 30-40 minutes
**Materials Needed:**
- Picture cards of different garden insects (e.g., ladybugs, ants, butterflies, bees, worms)
- Plastic garden insects toys (optional)
- Storybook about insects (e.g., "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle)
- Magnifying glasses
- Garden exploration kit (small buckets, shovels, etc.)
- Chart paper and markers
- Stickers or stamps
**Introduction:** (5 minutes)
1. Gather children in a circle and welcome them.
2. Introduce the topic by asking, "Have you ever seen tiny bugs or insects in the garden? What do you think they are doing there?"
3. Show picture cards of different garden insects and name them: ladybugs, ants, butterflies, bees, worms.
**Activity 1: Story Time** (10-15 minutes)
1. Read a book about insects, such as "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle.
2. Show the pictures in the book and ask questions like, "What insect do you see? What is it doing?"
3. Discuss the behaviors and social aspects of the insects, like how ants work together to find food.
**Activity 2: Garden Exploration** (10-15 minutes)
1. Explain the garden exploration activity. Provide each child with a magnifying glass and a garden kit.
2. Go outside (or create an indoor garden setup) and encourage children to look for insects and observe them closely.
3. Remind the children to be gentle and careful with the insects.
4. Supervise and assist them during the exploration, reinforcing positive behaviors like sharing tools and taking turns.
**Activity 3: Insect Role Play and Discussion** (10 minutes)
1. Back in the classroom, gather the children and have them share their discoveries.
2. Use chart paper to draw a large garden and encourage children to place stickers or draw the insects they found.
3. Role-play different insects and their behaviors. Ask children to pretend to be ants working together or butterflies looking for flowers.
4. Discuss what they learned and highlight social habits observed in insects that they can apply in their lives, like teamwork and respect for others.
**Conclusion and Reflection:** (5 minutes)
1. Sit in a circle again and ask each child to share their favorite part of the lesson.
2. Give each child a sticker or stamp as a reward for participating and sharing.
3. End with a song or a fingerplay about insects to reinforce the theme.
**Follow-up Activities:**
- Create insect-themed crafts (e.g., making butterflies with coffee filters).
- Set up a small insect observation jar in the classroom to observe and care for insects.
- Plan a visit to a local garden or park to continue exploring nature and insects.
**Assessment:**
- Observe children’s participation and social interactions during activities.
- Assess their ability to identify and describe different insects.
- Note their willingness to share, take turns, and work together.
**Tips for Teachers:**
- Be ready to handle any fears or discomfort children may have with insects.
- Encourage positive language and behaviors throughout the lesson.
- Provide extra support to children who may need help with social interactions or understanding concepts.