Lesson Plan Title: Grade 1 Life Skills: Myself
Materials Needed:
– Chart paper and markers
– Sticky notes/pictures of various facial expressions and body parts
– A mirror
– Storybook about identity and self-awareness (optional)
– Audio/Visual aids (e.g., projector for showing pictures)
– Coloring materials (crayons, pencils, paper)
Learning Objectives:
1. Learners will identify different parts of their body.
2. Learners will recognize and express their emotions.
3. Learners will understand the importance of personal identity and self-awareness.
4. Learners will communicate personal preferences and characteristics.
Vocabulary:
1. Identity: Who you are.
2. Emotions: Feelings such as happy, sad, angry, etc.
3. Body Parts: Eyes, ears, nose, mouth, hands, feet.
4. Preferences: Things you like or dislike.
5. Awareness: Knowing and understanding something.
Previous Learning:
In previous lessons, learners explored their families and community roles. This lesson builds on their understanding of individual identity within these contexts.
Anticipated Challenges and Solutions:
1. Challenge: Learners may struggle to recognize and articulate emotions.
Solution: Utilize visual aids and role play to illustrate different emotions.
2. Challenge: Learners might find it hard to differentiate between preferences and general facts.
Solution: Provide clear examples and non-examples.
Lesson Structure
Beginning Activities (10%):
– Introduction (5 minutes): Greet the class warmly. Ask them to look into the mirror and identify parts of their face (e.g., eyes, nose, mouth).
– Activate Prior Knowledge (5 minutes): Facilitate a discussion about who they live with and how each family member can be both similar and different.
Middle Activities (80%):
– Direct Instruction (10 minutes):
– Present a chart with labeled body parts.
– Introduce key vocabulary, using illustrated pictures to visually reinforce each term.
- Guided Practice (10 minutes):
- Conduct a matching game with pictures of body parts and their labels.
- Pair learners to share their favorite body part and explain why they like it.
- Activity 1: Emotions Chart (10 minutes):
- Display pictures of faces showing different emotions.
- Prompt learners to mimic these expressions and name the corresponding emotions.
- Collaboratively create a class emotions chart using sticky notes.
- Activity 2: Personal Identity Story Time (10 minutes):
- Read a brief story about understanding oneself and recognizing strengths. (If a storybook is unavailable, narrate a simple, engaging story orally.)
- Independent Practice: ‘All About Me’ Drawing (10 minutes):
- Provide each learner with paper and crayons.
- Instruct them to draw a picture of themselves, including their likes (e.g., favorite color, food, or activity).
End Activities (10%):
– Consolidation (5 minutes):
– Review key lesson points by inviting learners to share something new they learned about themselves.
– Encourage students to present their ‘All About Me’ drawings to the class.
- Exit Ticket (5 minutes):
- Distribute sticky notes and ask each learner to draw one emotion they felt during the lesson and stick it on the board as they leave.
Assessment and Checks for Understanding:
- Observe learners during guided and independent activities for engagement and understanding.
- Collect and assess the ‘All About Me’ drawings for understanding of body parts, emotions, and personal identity.
- Utilize exit ticket drawings to evaluate learners’ ability to identify and express emotions.
Differentiation Strategies:
– For Struggling Learners: Provide one-on-one support during activities and use simplified language.
– For Advanced Learners: Introduce them to more complex emotions or invite them to write a sentence explaining why they appreciate certain body parts.
Teaching Notes:
– Be sensitive to differing cultural interpretations of emotions and personal identity.
– Employ positive reinforcement to encourage shy learners to participate.
– Ensure all learners feel respected and valued for their unique characteristics.
– Integrate discussion about how everyone’s identity is special and unique.
Final Note: This lesson aligns with the CAPS outcomes for Grade 1 Life Skills and promotes self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and personal growth among young learners. It effectively incorporates culturally relevant approaches and strategies to meet diverse learner needs, fostering an inclusive and engaging learning environment.