Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v5 - Grade R

Lesson Video

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Performance objectives

• Overview:
• This lesson focuses on two of the most fundamental building blocks of a child's social and emotional development: understanding feelings and building positive friendships. For Grade R learners in South Africa, this is a critical time. Many are in a formal schooling environment for the first time, navigating a larger and more diverse group of peers. This lesson provides them with the essential language and skills to identify their own emotions and recognise them in others. It also provides a practical guide on how to be a kind, sharing, and supportive friend.
• The topic is deeply connected to the South African concept of Ubuntu – "I am because we are." By teaching learners how to be good friends and care for each other's feelings, we are planting the seeds of community, empathy, and collective well-being in our classroom. A classroom where children feel emotionally safe and socially connected is a classroom where effective learning can happen. This lesson aims to create that positive foundation, helping every child feel seen, understood, and valued.
• Learning Objectives (CAPS Aligned):
• By the end of this lesson, learners should be able to:

Lesson summary

Overview: This lesson focuses on two of the most fundamental building blocks of a child's social and emotional development: understanding feelings and building positive friendships. For Grade R learners in South Africa, this is a critical time. Many are in a formal schooling environment for the first time, navigating a larger and more diverse group of peers. This lesson provides them with the essential language and skills to identify their own emotions and recognise them in others. It also provides a practical guide on how to be a kind, sharing, and supportive friend.

Lesson notes

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Concept 1: Our Big Feelings (Emotions) What are feelings? Feelings are what we feel on the inside of our bodies. They are like visitors – they come and go, and all of them are okay to have. Sometimes we feel happy, sometimes we feel sad, and that's normal. Our faces and our bodies often show others how we are feeling.

Happy (Ukujabula / Bly)

Explanation: This is the feeling you get when something good happens. It feels warm and light inside. Your face shows a big smile, your eyes might look bright, and you might want to jump or dance.