Lesson Plan for Nursery 2 - Social Habits - My Rights

**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.