Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v4 - KG 1

Lesson Video

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Performance objectives

• Overview:
• This lesson introduces our young learners to the very important idea of safety. In our communities, whether in a busy city like Accra or a quiet village in the Volta Region, there are things that are safe and things that can cause harm. By learning to tell the difference and follow simple rules, children can play, learn, and grow up strong and healthy without getting hurt. This lesson empowers them to be aware of their surroundings at home and school, making them active participants in their own wellbeing.
• Learning Objectives:
• By the end of this lesson, the learners will be able to:
• Identify at least two safe items they can play with.

Lesson summary

This lesson introduces our young learners to the very important idea of safety. In our communities, whether in a busy city like Accra or a quiet village in the Volta Region, there are things that are safe and things that can cause harm. By learning to tell the difference and follow simple rules, children can play, learn, and grow up strong and healthy without getting hurt. This lesson empowers them to be aware of their surroundings at home and school, making them active participants in their own wellbeing.

Lesson notes

This lesson is built around two simple but vital concepts: Safe and Unsafe.

Concept 1: What does "SAFE" mean? Explanation: "Safe" means something is good for you and will not hurt you. It is okay to touch, hold, or play with. Safe things make us feel happy and comfortable. Examples for Learners: "Your teddy bear is safe. You can hug it." "This soft ball is safe. We can play with it." "Your storybook is safe. We can read it together." "Eating your yummy waakye when it is not too hot is safe."

Concept 2: What does "UNSAFE" or "DANGEROUS" mean? Explanation: "Unsafe" means something can hurt you. It can give you an "ouchie" like a cut, a burn, or make you fall down. We must be very careful around unsafe things. Sometimes, we must not touch them at all and should call a grown-up like Maame, Paapa, or our teacher. Examples for Learners:

A. Unsafe Things at School: Electrical Sockets: "See the small holes in the wall? That is an electrical socket. Electricity lives there. It is very strong and can shock you. It is unsafe. Never put your fingers or anything inside." Running in the Classroom: "We walk in the classroom. If we run, we can slip, fall, and hit our head on a table or chair. Running inside is unsafe." Scissors without a Teacher: "Scissors are sharp. They are for cutting paper, but only when a teacher is helping you. Using them alone is unsafe." Pushing Friends: "When we play, we must be kind. Pushing a friend on the slide or swing can make them fall and get hurt. Pushing is unsafe."