Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v3 - Nursery 1

Subject: Pre-science

Class: Nursery 1

Term: 3^rd Term

Week 2

Date:
Theme of the Week: Simple Machines
Topic of the Day: Examples and Uses of Simple Machines
Age Group: 3–4 years
Duration: 1–2 hours

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify common simple machines (scissors, spoon, broom).
2. State what each machine is used for.
3. Understand safety when using tools.

Circle Time:

Show simple machines one by one.
Name each machine clearly.
Let pupils touch safe tools.

Main Activity:

Demonstrate spoon for scooping.
Demonstrate broom for sweeping.
Match machine to its use (scissors–cut, broom–sweep).
Discuss safety (machines are not toys).

Materials Needed:

Real simple machines (spoon, broom, scissors)
Pictures of machines
Matching cards
Safety posters

Movement Break:

Pretend to scoop with a spoon.
Pretend to open a door with a handle.

Creative Time:

Colour a spoon or broom picture.
Match pictures of machines to their uses.

Language Development:

Teacher: “Scissors cut. Broom sweeps.”
Pupils repeat key words.

Assessment (Observation-Based):

✔ Can the child name one simple machine?
✔ Can the child state what it is used for?
✔ Does the child understand machines are tools, not toys?