**Lesson Plan: My Rights**
**Grade Level**: Nursery 2
**Subject**: Social Habits
**Duration**: 30 minutes
**Objective**:
- To introduce young learners to the concept of rights and responsibilities.
- To help children understand that everyone has basic rights.
- To foster respect for their own rights and the rights of others.
**Materials Needed**:
- Picture books about children's rights (e.g., "We Are All Born Free" by Amnesty International)
- Poster paper and markers
- Drawing paper and crayons
- Stickers or stamps
- Puppets or dolls
**Key Vocabulary**:
- Rights
- Respect
- Responsibility
- Fairness
- Care
**Lesson Structure**:
1. **Introduction (5 minutes)**:
- Gather the children in a circle on the floor.
- Start with a simple song or rhyme about being kind and fair.
- Briefly explain what “rights” are in simple terms: "Rights are things that everyone should have or be able to do to feel safe, happy, and respected."
2. **Story Time (10 minutes)**:
- Read a picture book about children's rights, such as "We Are All Born Free."
- Pause to ask simple questions to help the children understand and relate to the ideas in the book (e.g., “How do you feel when someone shares with you?”).
3. **Discussion (5 minutes)**:
- Show a poster with drawings representing different rights (e.g., right to play, right to be cared for, right to learn).
- Briefly discuss each picture, asking questions like “What do you see here?” and “How does this make you feel?”
4. **Activity (10 minutes)**:
- Provide drawing paper and crayons.
- Ask the children to draw something that represents their own rights (e.g., a picture of a family, a playground, or a classroom).
- Walk around to assist and encourage the children as they work on their drawings.
5. **Sharing and Reflection (5 minutes)**:
- Allow each child to show their drawing and explain what right they represented.
- Use puppets or dolls to act out short scenarios that demonstrate respecting each other's rights (e.g., sharing toys, taking turns).
6. **Closing (5 minutes)**:
- Recap the main points about rights and the importance of respecting them.
- Hand out stickers or stamps as a reward for participating and learning about their rights.
- Finish with a short and fun song or dance that reinforces the idea of fairness and respect.
**Follow-Up Activities**:
- Create a class poster titled "Our Rights" with drawings and ideas from the children.
- Set up a role-playing corner with puppets and dolls for children to act out scenarios involving respect, fairness, and care.
**Assessment**:
- Observe the children's participation and engagement during the lesson.
- Note their ability to express and understand the concept of rights through their drawings and discussions.
- Use the follow-up activities to reinforce and assess their understanding over time.
**Notes**:
- Keep the tone positive and ensure all discussions and activities are age-appropriate.
- Encourage all children to participate and express their ideas.
- Be patient and ready to explain concepts in different ways to ensure comprehension.