# 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.