Lesson Plan for Nursery 2 - Social Habits - Forms Of Child Abuse

### 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 --- ### 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. --- ### 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. --- ### 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.