Types and members of my… · KG1 Integrated Learning

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: K1.2.1.1.5 - Talk about the basic concepts of writing, from left to right, and top to bottom

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Say that writing moves from left to right using words like “from this side to that side” while pointing correctly.
Say that writing moves from top to bottom, showing the direction with their hands or fingers.
Trace vertical straight lines from top to bottom using their fingers on their tables, in the air, and on paper.
Point to the starting point and ending point of a vertical line stroke when shown on the chalkboard.
Practise writing vertical line strokes from top to bottom, moving from the left side of their paper to the right side.

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Curriculum details

Strand: My Family (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Types and members of my Family (2.1)
Content standard: K1.2.1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the importance, roles and responsibilities of family members.
Indicator: K1.2.1.1.5 - Talk about the basic concepts of writing, from left to right, and top to bottom
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. 26
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Learners have a warm up exercise. Have pupils tap their fingers one at a time on their thumb. Do one hand at a time and another.
Introduce the learners to writing vertical straight-line strokes from top to down and show them the direction of writing them on a line from left to right in a model on the Chalkboard. Have learners practice writing the vertical straight-line strokes on their tables.