Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v4 - KG 1

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Performance objectives

• Name different parts of the body
• Know why we should eat healthy foods
• Learn how to play safely
• Wash our hands properly
• Understand why exercise is good for us

Lesson summary

This lesson focuses on developing basic but very important movements: jumping and hopping. In Ghana, we see children running, jumping, and playing everywhere. These skills are not just for fun; they help us build strong legs, improve our balance, and control our bodies. Mastering jumping and hopping helps children to confidently play traditional games like Ampe, navigate their surroundings safely (like jumping over a puddle of water), and participate in physical activities that keep them healthy and strong. This lesson will be a fun, active session where we learn to move our bodies in new and exciting ways.

Lesson notes

This lesson introduces two key locomotor skills. It is important to explain and demonstrate them clearly for the children. Concept 1: Jumping Explanation: Jumping is when you push off the ground with both of your feet at the same time and land on both of your feet at the same time. It's like how a frog moves! We use jumping to go up high or to cross over something. Step-by-step Demonstration: "Get Ready Position": Stand with your feet a little bit apart. Bend your knees like you are about to sit on a small stool. Let your arms swing back. "Swing and Push": Swing your arms forward and up. At the same time, push hard against the ground with both feet. Straighten your legs as you go up into the air. "Boing!" "Land Safely": Land on both feet with your knees bent. This helps to land softly and not hurt your legs. Landing should be quiet, not a loud "thud." Concept 2: Hopping Explanation: Hopping is when you stand on one foot, push off the ground, and land back on that same foot. It's like how a bird with one leg tucked up might move. Hopping is a bit trickier because it requires good balance. Step-by-step Demonstration: "Get Ready Position": Stand straight and lift one foot off the ground. You can bend the knee of the lifted leg. "Push and Lift": Lightly bend the knee of the standing leg. Push off the ground with the foot that is on the floor. It’s a small, quick movement. "Land and Balance": Land softly on the same foot you used to push off. Try to stay balanced without putting your other foot down. It's okay to wobble a little! We can try with the other foot too.

Teacher's Note: Use simple, action-oriented language. For instance, "Ready, bend, JUMP!" and "One foot up... and HOP, HOP, HOP!" Guided Practice (With Activities and Solutions)

Warm-up Song: "Kye Kye Kule" Activity: Lead the children in singing "Kye Kye Kule" with exaggerated movements to warm up their bodies, including bending their knees and stretching their arms.

Activity 1: The Frog Jump Description: The teacher will demonstrate how to jump like a frog. "Let's all pretend we are frogs sitting on a big green leaf. When I say 'go', we will jump to the next leaf!" The teacher demonstrates a two-footed jump forward. Question/Task: "Can you show me how a frog jumps? Remember to use two feet together!" Solution/Correct Performance: The learner bends their knees, swings their arms for momentum, pushes off with both feet simultaneously, and lands on both feet with knees bent. The teacher should praise all attempts, focusing on the use of two feet.