Class: Primary 6
Term: 1st Term
Week: 8
Age: 11 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: Pre-Vocational Studies
Curriculum Theme: Home Economics
Previous Lesson: Uses of Stitches
Topic: Steps in Making Temporary Stitches
Content: Steps Involved in Making Temporary Stitches

Performance Objectives:

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

Cognitive Domain: List the steps involved in making temporary stitches.
Affective Domain: Appreciate the importance of temporary stitches in daily sewing tasks.
Psychomotor Domain: Demonstrate how to make temporary stitches using needle and thread.
Social Domain: Work together in pairs to practice making temporary stitches.

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 BrainKart – Temporary stitches
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials:

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Needles
Threads
Fabric pieces for practice
Chalkboard and chalk
Display chart showing different types of temporary stitches

Rationale for the Lesson:

Understanding the steps in making temporary stitches is essential as these stitches are commonly used in sewing for tacking and holding fabric pieces together before permanent stitching. This skill helps in ensuring accurate and neat sewing in daily tasks.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:

Pupils have learned about different types of stitches and their uses in previous lessons and have basic knowledge of threading a needle and handling fabric.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

Learning Area: Steps in Making Temporary Stitches

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 mins	Interactive Discussion	Set Induction	The teacher asks pupils to recall the uses of different types of stitches from the previous lesson.	Pupils respond by naming types of stitches and their uses.	Pupils refresh prior knowledge on stitches.
Step 2: Demonstration	8 mins	Demonstration	Visual Learning	The teacher shows a fabric and demonstrates how to start a temporary stitch (tacking stitch) step by step.	Pupils watch the demonstration closely.	Pupils visually grasp the technique for making temporary stitches.
Step 3: Practice	10 mins	Guided Practice	Hands-on Activity	The teacher gives needles and fabric to pupils and guides them in practicing the first few stitches.	Pupils follow the teacher’s instructions to make temporary stitches on fabric.	Pupils practice making temporary stitches with guidance.
Step 4: Independent Practice	8 mins	Individual Activity	Peer Collaboration	Pupils are asked to work in pairs to practice the stitch on their own.	Pupils practice independently and assist their peers where needed.	Pupils develop the skill of making temporary stitches on their own.
Step 5: Note Taking	5 mins	Chalk and Talk	Visual Learning	The teacher writes the key steps on the board and asks pupils to copy them into their notebooks.	Pupils copy the steps for making temporary stitches.	Pupils document key points for future reference.
Step 6: Evaluation	3 mins	Questioning	Oral Assessment	The teacher asks questions to test the understanding of the steps involved in making temporary stitches.	Pupils answer the teacher’s questions orally.	Teacher evaluates pupil understanding.
Step 7: Conclusion	1 min	Summary	Reinforcement	The teacher summarizes the lesson by highlighting the importance of mastering temporary stitches in sewing tasks.	Pupils listen to the teacher’s summary and ask any final questions.	Pupils understand the importance of the lesson in real-life situations.

Lesson Content

Steps in Making Temporary Stitches

Temporary stitches are used to hold fabric in place before applying permanent stitches. These are essential in preventing fabric from shifting while sewing.

Prepare your needle and thread: Thread your needle with a length of thread suitable for your fabric. Knot the end of the thread.
Insert the needle: Begin by pushing the needle through the fabric from the underside to the top.
Create the first stitch: Pull the thread through and reinsert the needle a small distance away to create a short, straight stitch.
Continue stitching: Repeat this process, maintaining equal distances between each stitch. This is called “tacking.”
Secure the thread: Once you’ve finished stitching, knot the thread at the back of the fabric to secure it.

Lesson Evaluation:

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

List the steps involved in making temporary stitches.
Explain why temporary stitches are important in sewing.
Demonstrate how to make a simple tacking stitch.
Work in pairs to complete a row of temporary stitches on fabric.

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Steps In Making Temporary Stitches (Primary 6)