### Lesson Plan for Nursery 1: "Our Country—Nigeria II"
#### Topic: Nigeria II: Presidents' Names, Nigerian Culture, Dressing, Food, Language
**Duration:** 1 Hour
**Target Age Group:** Nursery 1 (Ages 3-4)
### Objectives:
1. Introduce students to the names of Nigerian presidents.
2. Explore aspects of Nigerian culture, including traditional dressing, food, and language.
3. Encourage students to appreciate and respect their cultural heritage.
### Materials Needed:
- Flashcards with pictures of Nigerian presidents and traditional attire.
- Sample of traditional Nigerian foods (pictures or actual samples if possible).
- Audio recordings of Nigerian languages (Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo).
- Crayons, coloring books/paper with Nigerian cultural themes.
- Storybook about Nigeria or a short informative video.
### Activities:
#### 1. Opening Circle Time (10 minutes)
- **Greeting Song:** Begin with a welcome song in both English and a Nigerian language (e.g., "Barka da zuwa" in Hausa, "E ku abọ" in Yoruba).
- **Introduction:** Briefly introduce the lesson topic. "Today, we are going to learn about our beautiful country, Nigeria! We’ll talk about our presidents, what we wear, what we eat, and the languages we speak.”
#### 2. Presidents' Names (10 minutes)
- **Flashcard Activity:** Show flashcards of Nigerian presidents. Mention a few key presidents (e.g., Nnamdi Azikiwe, Muhammadu Buhari).
- “This is Nnamdi Azikiwe. He was Nigeria’s very first president!”
- Encourage the kids to repeat the names after you.
- **Discussion:** Ask simple questions. “Who is the current president of Nigeria?” Guide them to the answer, “Muhammadu Buhari."
#### 3. Nigerian Culture and Dressing (10 minutes)
- **Show and Tell:** Display traditional Nigerian clothing (pictures or actual pieces).
- “This is an agbada. It is worn by men in Nigeria.”
- “This is a gele. Women wear it on their heads!”
- **Hands-On Activity:** If possible, allow children to touch and feel the fabrics. Let them try on small pieces of traditional attire or accessorize with items like beads.
#### 4. Nigerian Food (10 minutes)
- **Picture Presentation/Real Samples:**
- Show pictures or real samples of jollof rice, puff-puff, moimoi, etc.
- “This is jollof rice. It’s very tasty and popular in Nigeria!”
- **Discussion:** Talk about how the food looks and tastes.
- **Tasting Activity:** If feasible, let children taste small, safe portions of Nigerian food.
#### 5. Nigerian Language (10 minutes)
- **Audio Activity:** Play short audio recordings for Hausa, Yoruba, and Igbo greetings.
- “In Hausa, we say 'Sannu' for hello.”
- **Repetition:** Have students repeat the greetings.
- **Language Song:** Teach a simple greeting song incorporating different Nigerian languages.
#### 6. Art and Craft (10 minutes)
- **Coloring Activity:** Distribute coloring sheets with Nigerian cultural themes (maps, traditional attire, foods).
- “Let’s color the Nigerian flag: green, white, green!"
- **Interactive Discussion:** As they color, ask questions about what they’ve learned today.
#### 7. Story Time or Video (10 minutes)
- **Story Time:** Read a child-friendly storybook about Nigeria or play a short educational video focusing on Nigerian culture.
- Allow for a brief discussion thereafter. “What did you see in the video? Do you remember any of the foods or clothes we talked about?”
### Closing Circle Time (5 minutes)
- **Recap:** Briefly review the key points. “What did we learn today about Nigeria?”
- **Class Song:** Sing a Nigerian nursery rhyme or song together.
- **Goodbye:** End with a positive note and a goodbye song in both English and a Nigerian language.
### Assessment:
- Observe students' participation in discussions and activities.
- Note their ability to repeat names, words, and show interest in the cultural aspects.
- Review their coloring sheets to see their engagement level.
### Additional Notes:
- Adapt activities as needed to suit the energy and interest level of the class.
- Make safety a priority, especially during food tasting sessions.
- Encourage parents to reinforce these learnings at home by discussing Nigerian culture and traditions with their children.