Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v4 - KG 2

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Performance objectives

• Know the signs for adding (+) and taking away (−).
• Solve simple addition and subtraction problems.
• Use adding and taking away in real life.
• Explain how you solve the problems.

Lesson summary

This lesson introduces our young learners to the coins we use every day in Ghana. Money is a fundamental part of our lives, used for buying food from the market, paying for tro-tro fare, and giving offering at church or the mosque. By learning to identify and name our coins, children take the first step towards financial literacy. This practical skill empowers them to understand the world of commerce around them, from the small tabletop store in the community to the larger shops in town.

Lesson notes

Core Idea: What is Money? Teacher, begin by explaining in simple terms: "Money is what we use to buy the things we need and want. When Mummy goes to the market to buy tomatoes, she uses money. When we want to buy biscuits or FanIce, we use money. In Ghana, our money is called the Cedi and Pesewas."

The Ghanaian Coins: Introduce each coin using real coins (if possible) or large, clear pictures. Allow learners to touch and feel the coins. 10 Pesewas Coin Appearance: It is a small, silver-coloured coin. Key Feature: It has a picture of an open book with a pen. This reminds us that learning is important. Use: "We can use this to buy one small candy." 20 Pesewas Coin Appearance: It is also silver-coloured, but it is bigger than the 10 Pesewas coin. Key Feature: It has a picture of a cocoa pod. Cocoa is very important to Ghana; it is used to make chocolate! Use: "This can buy a small sachet of pure water." 50 Pesewas Coin Appearance: This is a bigger, silver-coloured coin. Key Feature: It shows a picture of a Ghanaian woman at the market, a market seller. She represents all the hardworking mothers who sell things to take care of their families. Use: "This coin can buy a piece of roasted corn or some groundnuts." 1 Cedi Coin Appearance: This is a special coin because it has two colours: a golden colour in the middle and a silver colour on the outside ring. It is the biggest coin. Key Feature: It has a picture of the Scales of Justice. This tells us that Ghana is a country of fairness and justice. Use: "This can buy a small loaf of bread or a bottle of coke."

*(Note: The 1 Pesewa and 5 Pesewas coins are less common in circulation, but can be mentioned briefly if available. For this lesson, focus on the four most common coins for mastery.)*

Step-by-Step Identification Process (Worked Example):