Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v5 - Grade 3

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Performance objectives

• Introduction:
• This week, we begin our journey into understanding ourselves and others better. The topic focuses on feelings and our relationships. In South Africa, a country rich with diverse cultures and people, knowing how to understand our own feelings and respect the feelings of others is a super-skill! It helps us make friends, be kind members of our families and communities, and live by the principle of Ubuntu – 'I am because we are'. Learning about feelings is not just about knowing words like 'happy' or 'sad'; it's about understanding that everyone has these feelings and that how we act on our feelings affects the people around us. This knowledge forms the foundation of building strong, healthy relationships and taking responsibility for our actions.
• Learning Objectives:
• By the end of this week's lessons, learners will be able to:
• Identify and name a range of feelings (e.g., happy, sad, angry, scared, proud).

Lesson summary

Introduction: This week, we begin our journey into understanding ourselves and others better. The topic focuses on feelings and our relationships. In South Africa, a country rich with diverse cultures and people, knowing how to understand our own feelings and respect the feelings of others is a super-skill! It helps us make friends, be kind members of our families and communities, and live by the principle of Ubuntu – 'I am because we are'. Learning about feelings is not just about knowing words like 'happy' or 'sad'; it's about understanding that everyone has these feelings and that how we act on our feelings affects the people around us.

Lesson notes

What Are Feelings? Feelings are the emotions we experience inside our bodies and minds. They are like little messages that tell us what is happening to us and around us. Everyone in the whole world has feelings – your teacher, your parents, your friends, and you! It is normal and okay to have all sorts of different feelings. There are no 'good' or 'bad' feelings, but there are good and bad ways to act on them. Naming Our Feelings Giving a name to our feelings helps us understand them better.

Here are some common feelings: Happy (Ukujabula): This is the feeling you get when something good happens. Your body might feel light, you smile a lot, and you might want to laugh or jump around.

Example: You feel happy when your Gogo reads you your favourite story, or when you successfully build a tall tower with blocks.

Sad (Ukudabuka): This is the feeling you get when you lose something or feel hurt. You might cry, your face might droop, and you may want to be alone.

Example: You might feel sad if you lose your favourite toy, or if a friend says something unkind to you.

Angry (Ukuthukuthela): This is a strong, hot feeling you get when something feels unfair or someone bothers you. Your face might feel hot, you might frown, and you might want to shout.

Example: You might feel angry if your sibling breaks your drawing without asking.

Scared (Ukwesaba): This feeling comes when you think you are in danger. Your heart might beat fast, you might breathe quickly, and you might want to hide.

Example: You might feel scared during a loud thunderstorm or when you are in a new place by yourself.

Proud (Ukuzigqaja): This is a wonderful feeling you get when you have done something well or tried your very best. You might stand up tall and smile.

Example: You feel proud when you finally learn to tie your shoelaces by yourself or when your teacher puts your artwork on the wall. Why Feelings Change Our feelings are not stuck. They can change many times, even in one day! Just like the weather can change from sunny to rainy, our feelings can change from sad to happy.

How it works: Imagine you wake up feeling sad because you think it's a school day, but then your mom tells you it's Saturday! Suddenly, you might feel happy and excited. Later, you might feel a little scared watching a movie, but then proud of yourself for being brave. Your feelings changed based on what was happening. Our Responsibility with Feelings Having feelings is normal, but we have a big responsibility in how we show them. Our actions affect others.

Responsibility for our own feelings: It is okay to feel angry, but it is not okay to hit someone or break things. Our responsibility is to find a safe way to let the anger out, like telling a grown-up how we feel, stomping our feet in a private space, or drawing our angry feeling on paper.

Responsibility towards others' feelings: When we see someone is sad, our responsibility as a good friend and community member is to be kind. We can ask, "Are you okay?" or offer to sit with them. This shows we respect their feelings. Guided Practice (With Solutions)

Question 1: Feelings Match-Up Draw a line to match the feeling word on the left with the situation that might cause it on the right. | Feeling | Situation | |--------------|-------------------------------------------------| |

1. Happy | A. You hear a very loud, strange noise at night. | |

2. Scared | B. Your best friend is moving to a new city. | |

3. Sad | C. You get a special award for reading the most books. | |

4. Proud |

D. It's your birthday party and your friends are here!| Solution 1: Happy →

D. It's your birthday party and your friends are here!

Commentary:* A birthday party is a joyful celebration with friends, which is a common reason to feel happy. Scared →

A. You hear a very loud, strange noise at night.

Commentary:* An unknown, loud noise, especially at night when it's dark, can make someone feel unsafe, which causes a scared feeling. Sad →

B. Your best friend is moving to a new city.

Commentary:* Saying goodbye to someone you care about deeply is a loss, which leads to feelings of sadness. Proud →

C. You get a special award for reading the most books.

Commentary:* Being recognized for your hard work and achievement makes you feel good about yourself, which is the feeling of being proud.

Question 2: What Would You Do? Sipho is building a puzzle. His little sister runs past and bumps the table, making all the pieces fall on the floor. Sipho feels very angry. What is one responsible thing Sipho can do with his angry feeling?

Solution 2: Answer: Instead of shouting at his sister, Sipho could take a deep breath and count to five. He could also walk away for a minute to cool down, or use his words and say, "I feel very angry because my puzzle is broken."

Commentary:* This solution focuses on safe and constructive ways to handle anger. It shows responsibility by managing the feeling without hurting his sister or making the situation worse.