Lesson Plan for Toddler - Civic Education - Myself

**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.