Lesson Plan for Nursery 1 - Civic Education - Kinship

**Lesson Plan: Civic Education for Nursery 1** **Topic: Kinship** --- **Objective:** - To introduce the concept of kinship to young children. - To help students understand their own family structure and the roles of different family members. - To foster a sense of belonging and appreciation for family. **Materials Needed:** - Family tree chart or template - Crayons, markers, and colored pencils - Storybook about families (e.g., "The Family Book" by Todd Parr) - Photos of family members (optional) - Paper and glue sticks - Puppets or dolls (optional) --- **Introduction: (10 minutes)** 1. **Greeting and Circle Time:** - Start with a welcome song to get the children settled. - Have a brief discussion about their morning and any news they might want to share. 2. **Introduction to Kinship:** - Explain what kinship is in simple terms: a connection or relationship between family members. - Use puppets or dolls to illustrate a simple family structure (e.g., mom, dad, sister, brother). --- **Activity 1: Family Story Time (10 minutes)** - Read a storybook about families to the class. - After reading, ask questions about the characters in the story to reinforce the concept of different family members. **Example Questions:** - Who are the members of the family in the story? - What do they like to do together? - How do they take care of each other? --- **Activity 2: My Family Tree (15 minutes)** - Provide each student with a family tree template. - Help students draw or glue pictures of their family members onto their family tree. - Encourage them to use crayons, markers, and colored pencils to decorate their family tree. **Discussion:** - Ask students to share who is in their family and what they like to do with each family member. - Talk about different family structures (e.g., single-parent families, extended families) and reassure them that every family is unique and special. --- **Activity 3: Family Role Play (15 minutes)** - Divide the class into small groups. - Assign a simple family role to each child (e.g., mother, father, sibling). - Provide props or puppets if available. - Let each group act out a simple family scenario (e.g., preparing a meal together, playing a game). - Observe and provide gentle guidance as needed. **Discussion:** - After role-playing, ask the children how they felt playing different roles. - Discuss the importance of cooperation and helping each other in a family. --- **Conclusion: (10 minutes)** 1. **Kinship Song:** - Teach the students a simple song about families (e.g., "The Family Song" to the tune of "The Wheels on the Bus"). - Sing together as a class. 2. **Recap:** - Summarize the day's lesson by asking students what they learned about families and kinship. - Remind them of the importance of family and taking care of one another. 3. **Goodbye Circle:** - Gather the children in a circle and thank them for their participation. - End with a closing song or handshake to reinforce a sense of community. --- **Assessment:** - Observe students' engagement and participation in activities. - Check if students can identify and talk about their own family members and their roles. - Note any students who need additional support understanding the concepts discussed. **Extension Activities:** - Send a family tree template home for students to complete with their parents. - Encourage parents to share family stories or traditions during a special class day. **Follow-Up:** - Plan a family day event where parents or family members can visit the classroom. - Continue integrating family and kinship concepts into other areas of the curriculum (e.g., art, storytelling). --- By implementing this lesson plan, Nursery 1 students will begin to understand the concept of kinship, recognize their own family structure, and appreciate the role of each family member.