**Lesson Plan: Social Habits for Nursery 2**
**Theme: My Country II**
**Objective:**
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Identify and recognize basic symbols of their country (flag, national anthem, national animal/bird).
2. Understand simple social behaviors related to respect and responsibility towards their country.
3. Develop a sense of pride and belonging to their country.
**Duration:**
45 Minutes
**Materials Needed:**
1. Images of the national flag, national anthem, national animal/bird.
2. A map of the country.
3. Flashcards with symbols and colors.
4. Audio clip of the national anthem.
5. Craft supplies (papers, crayons, glue, and child-friendly scissors).
**Lesson Plan:**
**1. Introduction (5 minutes):**
- Greet the students and briefly introduce the topic – My Country II.
- Show a map of the country and help students locate it.
**2. National Flag Activity (10 minutes):**
- Show the national flag and explain its colors and symbols.
- Distribute color sheets and crayons. Ask children to color a drawing of the national flag.
- Discuss the significance of each color and symbol in the flag.
**3. National Anthem Listening (5 minutes):**
- Play an audio clip of the national anthem.
- Encourage children to listen quietly.
- Discuss how people usually stand and show respect when the national anthem is played.
**4. National Animal/Bird (5 minutes):**
- Show images of the national animal/bird.
- Tell a short, engaging story or fact about the animal/bird.
- Ask students to identify the animal/bird from the images.
**5. Craft Activity (10 minutes):**
- Hand out paper, glue, and craft supplies.
- Guide students in creating a simple craft related to the national animal/bird or flag.
- Help the students as they work and discuss what they are making.
**6. Social Behavior Discussion (5 minutes):**
- Discuss simple social habits such as respecting the flag and standing still during the national anthem.
- Use role-play to show how to behave at important national events (e.g., parades, flag-raising ceremonies).
**7. Review and Conclusion (5 minutes):**
- Recap the lesson by reviewing the flag, anthem, and national animal/bird.
- Ask a few questions to check understanding (e.g., “What colors are in our flag?” or “What should we do when we hear the national anthem?”).
**8. Closing (5 minutes):**
- Praise the students for their participation and craftwork.
- Sing a simple, patriotic song together.
- Encourage students to share what they learned at home.
**Assessment:**
- Observe participation in activities.
- Ask questions during the review to check for understanding.
- Collect and display the crafts they made.
**Extension Ideas:**
- Invite a local community member or parent who can share interesting facts or personal stories related to the country.
- Plan a visit to a local museum or historical site related to the country’s heritage.
This playful and interactive lesson plan will help nursery students develop a sense of national pride and social habits related to respecting their country.