### Lesson Plan for Civic Education - Nursery 1
**Topic:** Responsibility
#### Objectives:
- Understand the concept of responsibility.
- Identify examples of responsible behavior.
- Learn to take responsibility for personal actions and belongings.
#### Duration:
- 30 minutes
#### Materials Needed:
- Storybook about responsibility (e.g., "The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble with Chores")
- Picture cards showing different actions (e.g., cleaning up toys, helping a friend)
- Toy props for role-playing activities
- Coloring sheets of scenarios involving responsible behavior
- Crayons or colored pencils
### Lesson Structure:
#### 1. Warm-Up Activity (5 minutes)
- **Song:** Start with a "Responsibility Song" to engage the children.
- Example: "This is the way we pick up our toys, pick up our toys, pick up our toys. This is the way we pick up our toys, so early in the morning!"
#### 2. Introduction to Responsibility (5 minutes)
- **Discussion:** Briefly explain what responsibility means using simple language.
- Example: "Being responsible means taking care of things and finishing what we start. When we are responsible, we help each other and do things we are supposed to do."
#### 3. Story Time (10 minutes)
- **Read Aloud:** Read a storybook about responsibility to the class.
- "The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble with Chores"
- **Discussion:** Ask questions to check understanding.
- "What did the bears do that was responsible?"
- "How did they feel when their chores were done?"
#### 4. Activity - Picture Cards (5 minutes)
- **Show and Tell:** Display picture cards showing different acts of responsibility.
- Examples: Cleaning up toys, feeding a pet, helping set the table.
- **Questions:** Ask the children to describe what the characters are doing.
- "What is this child doing?"
- "Is this being responsible? Why?"
#### 5. Role-Playing Activity (5 minutes)
- **Role-Play:** Use toy props to act out scenarios where children can practice being responsible.
- Example scenarios:
- Picking up toys after playtime.
- Helping a friend who fell down.
- Watering a plant.
- **Encourage Participation:** Allow each child to participate and then give positive feedback.
#### 6. Coloring Activity (5 minutes)
- **Coloring Sheets:** Hand out coloring pages featuring scenes of responsible behavior.
- **Discussion:** Walk around and talk to the children about the scenes they are coloring.
- "What is happening in your picture?"
- "Why is this child being responsible?"
#### 7. Closing (5 minutes)
- **Review:** Recap the main points discussed.
- Ask, "Can anyone give an example of how they can be responsible at home?"
- **Song:** End with the "Responsibility Song" from the warm-up to reinforce the lesson.
- **Praise:** Thank the children for participating and commend them on their understanding of responsibility.
### Assessment:
- Observe children’s engagement during story time and discussions.
- Note their responses during role-play activities and picture card discussions.
- Review their behavior and responses during the coloring activity.
### Follow-Up:
- Provide parents with a brief summary of the lesson and suggest ways to reinforce the concept of responsibility at home.
- Plan a similar activity for next week to reinforce learning and ensure retention.
### Reflection:
- After the lesson, reflect on what worked well and what may need adjustment for future lessons. Did the children understand the concept? Were they able to give examples of responsible behavior?