Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v3 - Nursery 1

Subject: Health Habits

Class: Nursery 1

Term: 3^rd Term

Date:

Week 3

Theme of the Week: Common Religious Festivals
Topic of the Day: Christmas
Age Group: 3–4 years
Period:
Duration: 1–2 hours (with breaks)

Learning Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:

1. Identify Christmas and its date (December 25).
2. Recognize Christmas symbols (tree, star, gifts).
3. Learn simple ways of celebrating and giving.
4. Show kindness and sharing during Christmas.

Circle Time (5–10 minutes):

Tell age-appropriate Christmas story.

Show Christmas pictures and symbols.

Main Activity (Hands-On):

Make simple Christmas crafts (trees, stars, gift cards).

Sing Christmas songs.

Discuss family celebrations and sharing gifts.

Materials Needed:
Christmas pictures, small tree, stars, gift items, storybooks, craft materials, Christmas songs

Movement Break:
Dance to Christmas songs or march like a Christmas parade

Creative Time:
Decorate paper trees and stars

Language Development:
Words: “Christmas,” “Tree,” “Star,” “Gift,” “Share,” “Kindness”

Assessment (Observation-Based):
✔ Can the child recognize Christmas symbols?
✔ Can the child participate in craft activities?
✔ Does the child sing and dance to Christmas songs?
✔ Can the child talk about sharing and giving?