**Lesson Plan: Civic Education for Toddlers**
**Topic: Myself**
**Objective:**
By the end of this lesson, toddlers (ages 2-4) will be able to:
1. Identify and use their own names.
2. Recognize basic feelings and emotions.
3. Develop a sense of individuality and self-awareness.
**Materials Needed:**
- Name tags or stickers
- A mirror
- Picture books about feelings (e.g., "The Feelings Book" by Todd Parr)
- Crayons and paper
- Puppets or stuffed animals
**Duration:**
30 – 45 minutes
**Introduction (5 minutes):**
1. **Greeting and Circle Time:**
- Start by sitting in a circle with the children.
- Say, "Good morning, everyone! Today, we're going to learn about a very special topic: ourselves!"
2. **Sing a Welcome Song:**
- Sing a simple welcome song such as “Hello, [Name], How Are You?” and include each child's name in the song.
**Main Activities (25 minutes):**
1. **Name Recognition (10 minutes):**
- Give each child a name tag or sticker with their name on it.
- Show the children how to stick their name tags onto their shirts.
- Encourage each child to say their name out loud.
- Pass around a mirror and ask each child to look at themselves and say, "Hi, [Name]!"
2. **Feelings and Emotions (10 minutes):**
- Introduce basic feelings using puppets or stuffed animals to act out different emotions (happy, sad, angry, surprised).
- Show pages from the picture book about feelings and discuss each emotion.
- Ask questions such as, "How do you feel when you are happy?" or "Can you show me a happy face?"
3. **Drawing Activity (5 minutes):**
- Provide paper and crayons for the children.
- Invite them to draw a picture of themselves.
- Encourage them to include facial expressions that show how they feel (e.g., a big smile for happiness).
**Conclusion (5 minutes):**
1. **Share and Reflect:**
- Allow each child to share their drawing with the group.
- Celebrate each drawing with positive reinforcement.
2. **Goodbye Song:**
- Sing a simple goodbye song, such as “Goodbye, [Name], See You Soon” and include each child's name.
**Extension Activities:**
- Continue to encourage name recognition through various activities throughout the day.
- Incorporate songs and stories that focus on individuality and self-awareness.
**Assessment:**
- Observation of each child's participation and engagement during the activities.
- Note their ability to recognize and say their own names.
- Observe their understanding and expression of basic emotions.
**Notes for the Teacher:**
- Ensure a supportive and encouraging environment to build each child's confidence.
- Adapt activities as needed based on the individual needs and developmental levels of the children.
- Provide extra help or simplified tasks for children who may need additional support.