### Lesson Plan: Sense of Belonging
### Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts
### Grade: Primary 1
### Duration: 60 minutes
#### Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Understand what "Sense of Belonging" means.
2. Identify various groups they belong to (e.g., family, school, community).
3. Express their sense of belonging through creative activities.
#### Materials:
- Chart paper
- Markers, crayons, colored pencils
- Glue, scissors
- Construction paper
- Magazines for collages (optional)
- Handouts with pictures of community groups (family, school, friends)
#### Introduction (10 minutes):
1. **Greeting and Warm-Up (5 minutes)**:
- Greet the students and ask how they feel today.
- Briefly talk about how we all belong to different groups and why that makes us feel special.
2. **Discussion (5 minutes)**:
- Ask students: "What is a 'sense of belonging'?"
- Explain: A sense of belonging means feeling happy and accepted in a group.
- Talk about various groups they might belong to (family, classroom, school, neighborhood).
#### Activity 1: Group Identification (15 minutes):
1. **Handout Activity (10 minutes)**:
- Distribute handouts with pictures of different groups (e.g., family, friends, school).
- Students will circle the groups they belong to.
- Discuss the answers as a class and ask students to share about their family, friends, and school.
2. **Class Chart (5 minutes)**:
- On a large chart paper, create a list of different groups mentioned by the students.
- Add pictures or drawings related to those groups.
#### Activity 2: Creative Expression (20 minutes):
1. **Draw Your Group (10 minutes)**:
- Provide construction paper and drawing materials.
- Ask students to draw one group they belong to.
- Encourage them to include themselves in the picture and what makes them happy in that group (e.g., playing with friends, family dinners).
2. **Share and Celebrate (10 minutes)**:
- Students take turns to share their drawings.
- Display the drawings around the classroom to create a "sense of belonging" wall.
#### Conclusion (10 minutes):
1. **Reflection (5 minutes)**:
- Discuss how belonging to different groups makes us feel.
- Emphasize the importance of being kind and welcoming to others.
2. **Song/Story (5 minutes)**:
- Sing a song together about friendship or belonging, or read a short story that highlights the sense of community.
#### Assessment:
- Observe student participation in discussion and activities.
- Review their drawings and group identifications.
- Use informal questioning to assess understanding.
#### Follow-Up Activities:
- Create a classroom mural where each student contributes a drawing or a symbol representing their sense of belonging.
- Plan a class activity or event that fosters a sense of community within the classroom.
By the end of this lesson, students should have a better understanding of what it means to belong to various groups and the importance of inclusion and friendship.