Origin and Family History · KG2 Integrated Learning

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: K2.2.2.1.1 - Sing indigenous songs, talk about and discuss the origin and history of the learners’ family.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Sing at least one indigenous song from their home language or community with confidence and enjoyment.
State their own family name (surname) clearly when asked.
Name the language they speak at home.
Talk about where their family comes from (hometown or village), using simple sentences with teacher support.
Mention at least one food their family eats at home and connect it to where they come from.

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Curriculum details

Strand: My Family (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Origin and Family History (2.2)
Content standard: K2.2.2.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the virtues, good manners and behaviour patterns our community values and why.
Indicator: K2.2.2.1.1 - Sing indigenous songs, talk about and discuss the origin and history of the learners' family.
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 9 (Week 9 of the year)
Term is the curriculum's own; the week within it is our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order. Follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Kindergarten Curriculum (KG1 and KG2), 2019, p. 125
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

In a community circle time (follow the basic procedures as in K2.1.1.1.1), sing indigenous songs and let each learner talk about the language they speak at home and their family names.
Using the surnames of learners, discuss the family background laying emphasis on the origin, where they come from, short history, language spoken and food they eat.