### Lesson Plan: Forms of Child Abuse – Social Habits for Nursery 2
**Grade Level:** Nursery 2 (Ages 4-5)
**Subject:** Social Habits
**Duration:** 30 minutes
**Topic:** Forms of Child Abuse
#### Objectives:
1. **Awareness:** Introduce children to the concept of personal safety.
2. **Identification:** Help children recognize different forms of inappropriate behavior from others.
3. **Communication:** Teach children how to communicate any form of discomfort or abuse to trusted adults.
4. **Empowerment:** Encourage children to say "No" to any form of behavior that makes them uncomfortable.
#### Materials Needed:
- Storybook (age-appropriate book about personal safety)
- Visual aids (charts, flashcards)
- Puppets or soft toys
- Crayons and coloring sheets
- Safe space for group activity and discussion
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### Procedure:
**1. Introduction (5 minutes):**
- **Greeting and Circle Time:** Gather the children in a circle to create a safe and inclusive environment.
- **Warm-Up Activity:** Sing a song about feeling safe and happy, such as “If You're Happy and You Know It.”
**2. Story Time (10 minutes):**
- **Read Aloud:** Choose an age-appropriate storybook that discusses personal safety and appropriate touches. Examples could include “No Means No!” by Jayneen Sanders.
- **Discussion:** After reading, discuss what the children learned from the story. Ask simple questions such as, "How did the character feel?" and "What did the character do to stay safe?"
**3. Teaching Session (10 minutes):**
- **Visual Aids:** Use charts or flashcards to show different scenarios. Ensure you keep the language simple and clear:
- **Safe Touch:** Hugs from family, high-fives with friends.
- **Unsafe Touch:** Touches that cause discomfort or make them feel bad.
- **Safe Secrets vs. Unsafe Secrets:** Safe secrets are ones that eventually get told (like a surprise party), and unsafe secrets are ones that make you feel worried and shouldn't be kept.
- **Role Play with Puppets:** Demonstrate with puppets showing both safe and unsafe situations. For example, use a puppet to show a friend giving a high-five (safe) and another puppet showing someone asking for a secret touch (unsafe).
**4. Activity (5 minutes):**
- **Coloring Exercise:** Provide coloring sheets depicting safe scenarios. As children color, walk around and discuss the pictures, reinforcing the message about safety and appropriate behavior.
**5. Conclusion (5 minutes):**
- **Recap:** Summarize the key points about safe and unsafe behaviors. Emphasize that it's important to talk to a trusted adult (teachers, parents) if they ever feel uncomfortable.
- **Q&A:** Allow children to ask any questions they might have. Assure them that all feelings and thoughts are important.
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### Follow-Up Activities:
1. **Parental Involvement:** Send a note home encouraging parents to discuss the day’s lesson with their children.
2. **Repetition and Reinforcement:** Revisit the topic periodically through songs, stories, and activities.
3. **Create a Safety Pledge:** Work with the children to create a “Safety Pledge” that they can repeat to remind them of their right to safety.
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### Assessment and Reflection:
- **Observation:** Monitor children’s engagement during the lesson. Look for understanding through their reactions and participation.
- **Discussion:** Use their responses during the story discussion and puppet role play to assess comprehension.
- **Feedback:** Provide opportunities for children to express how they feel about what they learned, enabling you to adjust future lessons as needed.
This lesson provides a foundational understanding of personal safety and helps children feel empowered to communicate any discomfort or unsafe situations to trusted adults.