- Class: Primary 3
- Term: 3rd Term
- Week: 1
- Age: 8 years
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Subject: Pre-Vocational Studies
- Curriculum Theme: Home Economics
- Previous Lesson: Cleaning The Sitting Room
- Topic: Cleaning The Bedroom
- Content: Reason For Cleaning The Bedroom
Reference Materials
The following resources were used in planning this lesson:
- 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
- Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of work
- NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
- Online Information from Maid Sailors – Top 5 Reasons Why You Need a Clean Bedroom
- Other relevant textbooks
Instructional Materials
The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:
- Visual aids depicting clean and unclean bedrooms
- Chart showing steps of cleaning a bedroom
- Props like small broom, dustpan, and spray bottle
Rationale for the Lesson
Understanding why we clean our bedrooms is crucial as it helps maintain hygiene and personal health, teaches responsibility, and keeps the environment pleasant for living and learning.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils are expected to be familiar with basic cleaning concepts from the previous lesson on “Cleaning The Sitting Room”.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
Learning Area: Cleaning The Bedroom
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:
| Content Development | Time | Teaching Method | Teaching Strategy | Teacher’s Activity | Pupil’s Activity | Learning Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1: Introduction | 5 min | Direct Teaching | Set Induction | Explain the importance of cleaning personal spaces | Listen attentively and ask initial questions | Importance of a clean bedroom |
| Step 2: Discuss cleanliness | 10 min | Interactive | Question and Answer | Discuss reasons to keep the bedroom clean | Participate in discussion | Reasons for cleaning bedrooms |
| Step 3: Demonstration | 10 min | Demonstration | Showing and telling | Show how to properly clean a bedroom | Observe and take notes | Steps in cleaning a bedroom |
| Step 4: Group Activity | 10 min | Collaborative | Role-playing | Supervise pupils in simulated cleaning activities | Engage in role-play cleaning activities | Practical application of cleaning knowledge |
| Step 5: Recap & Conclusion | 5 min | Review | Summarizing | Summarize the key points from the lesson | Listen and respond to recap questions | Recap of learning points |
Classroom Note:
Cleaning The Bedroom
A bedroom is a special room in a house or apartment where people go to sleep, relax, and keep their personal belongings. It usually has a bed to sleep on, places to store clothes like a closet or dresser, and sometimes, a desk for doing homework.
It is important to keep our bedrooms clean. the following are five reasons why we should regularly clean our bedrooms:
- Health: Cleaning eliminates germs and dust that can cause sickness.
- Safety: Regular cleaning helps prevent accidents, like tripping over objects on the floor.
- Learning and Focus: A clean bedroom means a tidy space, which helps us focus better on our homework.
- Comfort: It’s more comfortable to sleep and play in a clean space.
- Responsibility: Keeping our space clean teaches us how to be responsible and take care of our belongings.
Process Of Cleaning The Bedroom
- Tidy Up:
- Start by picking up any toys, books, or clothes that are on the floor or out of place.
- Put toys and books back on shelves or in toy boxes.
- Fold clothes or put them in the laundry basket if they are dirty.
- Make the Bed:
- Straighten the sheets and blankets.
- Fluff the pillows and put them neatly at the head of the bed.
- Dust the Surfaces:
- Use a small dust cloth to wipe down all surfaces like bedside tables, shelves, and the tops of dressers.
- Remember to dust off any picture frames or knick-knacks.
- Sweep or Vacuum the Floor:
- Use a small broom to sweep the floor, especially under the bed and other furniture.
- If you have a carpet, use a small vacuum to clean up dust and small particles.
- Organize Items:
- Organize your desk, drawers, and other areas to make sure everything has its place.
- This might mean sorting pens and pencils, arranging books by size, or folding clothes in drawers.
- Empty the Trash:
- Take any trash like old papers, snack wrappers, or broken toys and put them in the trash bin.
- Final Touches:
- Place any final items back in their designated spots.
- You might also spray some room freshener (with adult supervision) to make the room smell fresh.
Lesson Evaluation
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- What are two health benefits of cleaning your bedroom?
- Why is it important to keep the floor clear in your bedroom?
- How does a clean bedroom help you with your homework?
- Name one way you can keep your bedroom clean.
Note for teachers using my lesson plan:
Hi there, remember that I didn’t make this lesson plan with any particular class or teacher in mind and I tried as much as possible with my experience and expertise to deliver this plan in a standard and effective style utilizing the best strategy and methods. Nevertheless, you are free to customize the lesson content, teaching methods, timing and pupil activities to suit your teaching style, pupils’ comprehension, curriculum, and resources available to you. Happy teaching!
