**Lesson Plan: Civic Education for Nursery 1**
**Topic: Social Development - Eating**
**Objective:**
To help Nursery 1 students understand the importance of eating together and develop social skills during meal times.
**Duration:**
30 minutes
**Materials Needed:**
- A picture book about eating together (e.g., "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle)
- Toy dishes, cups, and utensils
- Play food items
- A small table and chairs
- Coloring sheets and crayons
- Hand sanitizer
- A simple song about eating, if available
- Printed visual instructions for washing hands
**Lesson Outline:**
1. **Introduction (5 minutes):**
- Welcome students and briefly explain that today’s lesson will be about eating together and why it is important.
- Show the students the picture book and tell them they will read a story about mealtime.
2. **Reading Time (7 minutes):**
- Read the chosen picture book aloud to the class. Use expressive tones and show the pictures to keep students engaged.
- Ask simple questions about the story to ensure understanding (e.g., "What did the caterpillar eat?" "Who do you eat with at home?").
3. **Discussion (5 minutes):**
- Talk about why eating together is important. Highlight concepts such as sharing, talking with friends and family, and learning manners.
- Discuss simple table manners such as saying "please" and "thank you," waiting for everyone to start eating, and not speaking with a full mouth.
4. **Role-Playing Activity (7 minutes):**
- Set up the small table with toy dishes, cups, and utensils.
- Divide students into small groups and let them practice setting the table, serving play food, and pretending to eat together.
- Encourage polite conversation and sharing during the role-playing activity.
5. **Hand Washing Demonstration (3 minutes):**
- Show the printed visual instructions for washing hands.
- Demonstrate how to properly wash hands before eating using hand sanitizer.
- Let students practice using the hand sanitizer.
6. **Closing Activity (3 minutes):**
- Distribute coloring sheets related to eating or table manners.
- Let students color and talk about what they have learned.
- Sing a simple song about eating, if available.
7. **Wrap-Up (2 minutes):**
- Praise the students for their participation and good behavior.
- Remind them to practice what they learned about eating together and good manners at home.
**Assessment:**
- Observe students during the role-playing activity to ensure they understand the concepts of sharing and table manners.
- Ask questions throughout the lesson to check for understanding.
- Provide positive reinforcement and gentle corrections as needed.
**Note to Teacher:**
Adjust the activities based on the students' responses and engagement levels. Ensure a supportive and encouraging environment to foster social development and build confidence in the young learners.