Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v4 - KG 2

Lesson Video

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Performance objectives

• Name some healthy foods and why they are good for us.
• Understand why playing and moving is important.
• Learn basic safety rules for playtime.
• Know how to keep our bodies clean and healthy.

Lesson summary

In Ghana, many of us walk to school, the market, or to visit our friends and family. The roads are busy with cars, tro-tros, and okadas. Learning how to be safe near and on the road is one of the most important lessons we can learn. This lesson will teach us how to be "Road Safety Champions" by learning the simple rules that protect us and help us get to our destinations safely. Knowing these rules helps us to be responsible and keeps us from getting hurt.

Lesson notes

This lesson focuses on simple, life-saving rules for using the road. The key concepts are broken down for easy understanding.

Concept 1: The Road and The Pavement The Road: This is the part where vehicles like cars, tro-tros, buses, and okadas travel. It is NOT a safe place for us to play or walk without care. The Pavement (or Walkway): This is the path at the side of the road made for people to walk on. It is our safe zone. We should always walk on the pavement if there is one. Teacher's Tip: Use the classroom floor and designate a "road" area and a "pavement" area using chalk, masking tape, or by arranging chairs.

Concept 2: Safe Places to Cross Not every part of the road is safe for crossing. We must look for special, safe places. Zebra Crossing: These are the wide white stripes painted on the road. When we cross here, drivers know they must slow down and stop for us. It looks like the stripes of a zebra! With a Traffic Warden (Police): Sometimes, especially near schools, a police officer in a special uniform (the MTTD) will be there to stop the cars so children can cross safely. We must always listen to and obey them. With a Trusted Adult: The safest way to cross any road is by holding the hand of a grown-up like Mama, Papa, an aunty, or an older sibling.

Concept 3: The Golden Rule of Crossing – The Kerb Drill This is the most important part of our lesson. We will call it the "Super Safe Crossing Rule." Step 1: STOP! Find a safe place on the pavement, a little way back from the edge of the road (the kerb). Never rush into the road. Step 2: LOOK LEFT! Turn your head all the way to the left and look for any cars coming. Step 3: LOOK RIGHT! Turn your head all the way to the right and look for any cars coming. Step 4: LOOK LEFT AGAIN! This is very important! A car can come very quickly. One last look to the left makes sure it is still clear. Step 5: LISTEN! Sometimes you can hear a car or an okada before you see it. Are your ears hearing any engine sounds? Step 6: CROSS SAFELY. If the road is clear, walk straight across. Do not run. Keep looking and listening as you cross.