Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, learners will:
- Recognize and say their own name and age.
- Identify basic emotions (happy, sad).
- Participate in group activities to build social skills.
Lesson Objectives
By the end of the lesson, learners can:
- Introduce themselves using “My name is…” and “I am… years old.”
- Match facial expressions to emotions (happy/sad).
- Share a positive feeling with a peer.
Vocabulary
- Name
- Age
- Feelings
- Happy
- Sad
Previous Learning
Learners attended their first week of school and are familiar with classroom routines.
Plan
| Activities | Resources |
|---|---|
| Beginning (5 mins) | |
| – Greeting song: “Hello, Hello, What’s Your Name?” (to the tune of Frère Jacques). | Speaker/teacher’s voice |
| – Teacher models self-introduction: “My name is… I am… years old.” | Name tag, age chart (1-5) |
| Middle (50 mins) | |
| 1. Activity 1: Name & Age Circle (15 mins) | |
| – Learners sit in a circle. Each child says their name and age. | Ball for passing |
| – Teacher reinforces vocabulary: “Who can say [learner’s name] is… years old?” | |
| 2. Activity 2: Feelings Faces (20 mins) | |
| – Show pictures of happy/sad faces. Ask: “When do you feel happy/sad?” | Printed emotion cards, mirror |
| – Learners draw their own “happy face” on paper plates. | Paper plates, crayons |
| 3. Activity 3: Sharing Feelings (15 mins) | |
| – Pair learners. Ask: “Tell your friend one thing that makes you happy.” | Emotion puppets (optional) |
| End (5 mins) | |
| – Sing “If You’re Happy and You Know It” with actions. | Speaker/teacher’s voice |
| – Recap: “Today we learned about our names, ages, and feelings!” |
Additional Information
- Differentiation:
- Support: Pre-write names on plates for learners struggling with fine motor skills.
- Extension: Ask advanced learners: “Why do you feel happy/sad sometimes?”
- Assessment: Observe participation in circle time and accuracy in identifying emotions.
- H&S: Ensure crayons are non-toxic; clear space for circle activities.
- ICT: Optional use of a digital emotion app (e.g., Emotionary).
Reflection and Evaluation
Reflection:
- Were the lesson objectives realistic? [Insert post-lesson reflection]
- What did the learners learn today? [Insert]
- What was the learning atmosphere like? [Insert]
- Did my planned differentiation work well? [Insert]
- Did I stick to timings? [Insert]
- What changes did I make from my plan and why? [Insert]
Summary Evaluation
- What two things went well?
- [E.g., Engagement during the feelings activity; smooth transitions.]
- [E.g., Learners confidently shared their names and ages.]
- What two things could improve?
- [E.g., Some pairs needed more time to share feelings.]
- [E.g., Simplify emotion cards for clearer understanding.]
- What did I learn for next lesson?
- [E.g., Use more visual aids for learners struggling with vocabulary.]