### Lesson Plan: Violence: Physical (Social Habits for Nursery 2 Students)
#### Objective:
Students will understand the concept of physical violence, learn why it is unacceptable, and acquire basic skills to manage conflicts peacefully.
#### Duration:
45 minutes
#### Materials Needed:
- Storybook about kindness and non-violence
- Puppets or stuffed animals for role play
- Chart paper and markers
- Stickers or stamps for rewards
- Soft music for calming activity
#### Lesson Outline:
**1. Warm-Up (5 minutes):**
- Welcome students with a cheerful greeting.
- Invite them to sit in a circle.
- Sing a "Hello" song to get them engaged and comfortable.
**2. Introduction to Violence (10 minutes):**
- Begin with a simple discussion: "What do you think violence or hitting means?"
- Use puppets or stuffed animals to show a scenario where one puppet hits another.
- Explain in simple terms: "Violence means hurting someone on purpose. Hitting, kicking, and pushing are examples of physical violence."
**3. Story Time (10 minutes):**
- Read a storybook that illustrates kindness and non-violent behavior (e.g., "Hands Are Not for Hitting" by Martine Agassi).
- Ask questions throughout to ensure understanding: "What did the characters do when they were upset?"
**4. Discussion (5 minutes):**
- Talk about feelings: "How do you feel when someone hits you? How do you think your friend feels if you hit them?"
**5. Role Play (10 minutes):**
- Divide the students into small groups.
- Give them scenarios using puppets or stuffed animals and ask them to role-play how to solve conflicts without violence.
- Examples: "What should you do if someone takes your toy?" Encourage use of words, asking for help, and sharing.
**6. Art Activity (5 minutes):**
- Provide chart paper and markers.
- Have students draw a picture of themselves being kind and solving a problem without hitting.
- Display the drawings on a wall as a reminder.
**7. Calming Activity (5 minutes):**
- Play soft music.
- Guide students through a simple calming activity such as deep breathing or a gentle stretch.
**8. Closure and Rewards (5 minutes):**
- Recap what was learned: "What did we learn today about hitting and being kind?"
- Praise participation and positive behavior.
- Give each student a sticker or stamp as a reward for their good listening and participation.
**Home Connection:**
- Send a note home explaining the lesson and suggesting that parents talk with their children about ways to solve problems peacefully.
By the end of this lesson, students will have a basic understanding of what constitutes physical violence, how it affects others, and appropriate ways to resolve conflicts.