Lesson Plan for Nursery 1 - Social Habits - Exploring The School Environment

# Lesson Plan: Exploring the School Environment **Grade Level:** Nursery 1 (Ages 3-4) **Subject:** Social Habits / Personal, Social, and Emotional Development (PSED) **Duration:** 30 minutes ## Lesson Objectives - Students will become familiar with different areas of the school. - Students will understand basic social habits and behaviors in different school settings. - Students will practice following directions and responding to instructions. - Students will develop a sense of belonging and comfort within the school environment. ## Materials Needed - A map of the school (simplified for nursery) - Pictures of different areas of the school (classroom, playground, nurse's office, cafeteria, etc.) - Name tags or labels - Visual aids for social habits (hand washing, taking turns, walking in line, etc.) - Stickers or stamps for positive reinforcement ## Lesson Activities ### Introduction (5 minutes) 1. **Welcome and Circle Time:** - Greet each student warmly as they enter. - Have students sit in a circle. - Use a visual schedule to outline the plan for the lesson. - Sing a welcome song to create a friendly atmosphere. 2. **Introduction to the Topic:** - Show the students a simple map of the school. - Explain that today they will be exploring different parts of their school and learning how to behave in these areas. ### Main Activities (20 minutes) #### Activity 1: School Tour (10 minutes) 1. **Guided Walk:** - Take the students on a guided tour of the school using the map. - Point out key locations (classroom, bathroom, playground, cafeteria, nurse's office, etc.). - At each stop, briefly explain what happens there and discuss appropriate behaviors (e.g., inside voices in the library, washing hands before eating in the cafeteria). 2. **Interactive Engagement:** - At each location, ask students simple questions. "What do you do in the bathroom?" "How do we play nicely on the playground?" - Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences. #### Activity 2: Role-Playing Social Habits (10 minutes) 1. **Small Group Activity:** - Divide the students into small groups. - Use pictures or role-playing to demonstrate social habits in different settings (e.g., washing hands, taking turns, lining up). 2. **Practice and Reinforce:** - Have students practice the behaviors in a group. - Provide positive reinforcement (stickers or stamps) when they demonstrate understanding and participation. ### Conclusion (5 minutes) 1. **Review and Recap:** - Return to the classroom and gather students in a circle. - Review the places visited and the behaviors discussed. - Use a simple Q&A format to reinforce learning. "Where do we eat lunch?" "What do we do before eating?" 2. **Closing Activity:** - Sing a goodbye song. - Encourage students to share what their favorite part of the school tour was. - Hand out a small certificate or sticker to each child as a token of participation. ### Follow-Up Activity - **Classroom Display:** - Create a visual display in the classroom with pictures of the school areas and social habits. - Use the display to reinforce learning throughout the week. - **Home Connection:** - Send a simple note home to parents/guardians explaining the lesson and suggesting ways to reinforce social habits at home. ## Additional Notes - Ensure the tour is engaging and interactive; keep explanations brief and suited to the young age group. - Be aware of any children who may feel anxious or overwhelmed and provide comfort and reassurance. - Practice patience and give positive encouragement to create a safe and happy learning environment. By exploring the school environment and practicing social habits, Nursery 1 students will build confidence, develop important social skills, and feel more comfortable within their school community.