### Lesson Plan: Simple Greetings
**Grade Level:** Toddlers
**Subject:** Civic Education
**Topic:** Simple Greetings
**Duration:** 30 minutes
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#### Objectives:
- To introduce toddlers to the concept of polite greetings.
- To help toddlers practice simple greetings in everyday situations.
- To enhance social interaction skills.
#### Materials:
- Picture cards showing people greeting each other (e.g., waving, shaking hands).
- Puppets or stuffed animals.
- Simple props like hats or scarves to simulate different characters.
- Audio recording of people saying "Hello," "Goodbye," etc.
- Name tags for each child.
- Mirror for students to practice their greetings.
#### Introduction (5 minutes):
1. **Welcome & Warm-Up:**
- Greet each child as they enter the classroom with a cheerful "Hello!" and smile.
- Sit in a circle and sing a short welcome song to gather attention. Example: [To the tune of "London Bridge"] "Welcome, welcome, everyone, everyone. It's a wonderful day to learn and have fun!"
#### Main Activity (20 minutes):
2. **Presentation:**
- **Show Picture Cards:** Show cards of people greeting each other and explain what they are doing. Example: “This is Amara. She is waving her hand to say hello.”
- **Demonstration with Puppets:** Use puppets to perform simple greetings between characters. Example: “Puppet A says ‘Hello’ and Puppet B replies ‘Hello!’”
3. **Practice:**
- **Group Practice:** Have the children practice saying "Hello" and “Goodbye” to their neighbors. Guide them by modeling the phrases and actions (waving, smiling).
- **Role-Play with Props:** Assign each child a simple prop and have them pretend to be different characters. Practice greetings in different scenarios, like meeting at a park or leaving the house.
4. **Game – Greeting Relay:**
- Divide the children into small groups. The first child in each group will run to a designated spot, say "Hello" to a puppet or stuffed animal, and run back. The next child will repeat the action, but saying “Goodbye” instead.
- This game reinforces greeting words and also helps them learn to take turns.
#### Conclusion (5 minutes):
5. **Reflection:**
- Gather the children back into a circle.
- **Question Time:** Ask simple questions like “Who can show me how to say ‘Hello’?” and “When do we say ‘Goodbye’?”
- **Mirror Activity:** Have each child look in a mirror and practice smiling and saying “Hello” and “Goodbye.”
6. **Goodbye Song:**
- End the lesson with a short goodbye song. Example: [To the tune of "Are You Sleeping?"] "Goodbye, children. Goodbye, children. See you again, see you again. Have a lovely day now, have a lovely day now. Goodbye, friends. Goodbye, friends."
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#### Evaluation:
- Observe the children during activities to ensure they are engaging using appropriate greetings.
- Provide praise and gentle correction to guide proper use of greetings.
#### Extension Activities:
- **Greeting Chart:** Create a chart with different greetings and display it in the classroom. Stickers can be added when a child uses a greeting appropriately.
- **Take-Home Activity:** Send a note home suggesting parents practice simple greetings with their children.
#### Notes:
- Adapt the level of support based on individual needs. Some toddlers may need more encouragement or demonstration to grasp the concept.
- Keep the activities very interactive and playful to maintain the toddlers' interest and participation.
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This lesson plan aims to build foundational social skills that contribute to polite and friendly interactions, which are essential for civic sensibility from early childhood.