GRADE R LESSON PLAN

Week: 01 Theme/Topic: Home Date: 08-04-2026

Sessions Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Whole Class Morning ring: Morning ring: Morning ring: Greetings news; Morning ring: Greetings news; Morning ring: Greetings news;
Birthday; Register Birthday; Register Birthday; Register
36 Min Theme table: Theme table: Theme table: Discuss what do Theme table: Discuss different types Theme table: Talk about the
we do at home of houses different jobs
Oral: Oral: Oral: Oral: Oral:
Introduce letter “S” Days of the week Months of the year
Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources:
Charts Charts Charts
Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation
Individual choice
Free play inside They will draw the house They will draw the house They will draw the house
Visual arts

Handwriting, writing;
Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources:
Reading; activity
Paper; Pencil Paper; Pencil Paper; Pencil
50 Min
Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Learners play in 7 different
Observation Observation Observation
Indoor areas through out
the week

They read the book for They read the book for They read the book for
themselves themselves themselves
Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources:
Quiet Area Book Book Book
Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation

Fantasy Area
They imitate to wash dishes with They imitate to clean the house They imitate to clean the house
soap and water

Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources:

Soup; water Broom Broom
Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation
Small group Introduce the number 2 teach the They copy the pattern given They learn the concept up and down
(Mathematics focus) Correct number

30min Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources:

Charts Worksheet Real Object
Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation

Toilet routine Wash their hands and sanitise Wash their hands and sanitise Wash their hands and sanitise
Whole class
10min Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation

Refreshments Listen to instuctions and respond Listen to instruction and respond Listen to instruction and respond
20min Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation

Free play outside

60min They play hide and seek game They use rope to jump, climp and Use beanbag then place on head and walk
run
Learners do any of the Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources:
Activities as planned by the Learners Rope Beanbag
teacher Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation

Toilet routine Wash their hands and respond Wash their hands and respond Wash their hands and respond
Whole class
10min Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation

Teacher guided They sing a song holding each They move around the classroom They move around and listen to
activity/whole class Others hands singing music
30min
Movement/drama/music Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources:
ring Learners Learners Learners
Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation
Story time Educator read the book for Educator re-read the book for them They dramatised the story
Whole class them
30min Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources:
Book Book Learners
Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation
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Week: 02 Theme/Topic: SAFETY Date: 13-04-2026
Sessions Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Whole Class Morning ring: Greetings news; Morning ring: Greetings news; Morning ring: Greetings news; Morning ring: Greetings news; Morning ring: Greetings news;
Birthday; Register Birthday; Register Birthday; Register Birthday; Register Birthday; Register
36 Min Theme table: Theme table: Theme table: Theme table: Theme table:
Safety on roads before crossing, walk Unsafe place to play and where toDo not play with sharp objects Safety people at home Safety on roads before crossing, walk
On the side play (matches) On the side
Oral: Oral: Oral: Oral: Oral:
Introduce letter “A” Counting 1-5 Counting backward Counting forward Counting backward
Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources:
Posters Charts Charts Charts Charts
Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation
Individual choice
Free play inside They follow dots and make They follow dots and make They follow dots and make They follow dots and make They follow dots and make
Visual arts sound “A” sound “A” sound “A” sound “A” sound “A”

Handwriting, writing;
Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources:
Reading; activity
Worksheet Worksheet Worksheet Worksheet Worksheet
50 Min
Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Learners play in 7 different Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation
Indoor areas through out
the week

They read books They read books They read books They read books They read books

Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources:

Quiet Area Book Book Book Book Book
Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation

They play imitating how to walk They play imitating how to walk They play imitating how to walk They play imitating how to walk They play imitating how to walk
Fantasy Area safety on roads safety on roads safety on roads safety on roads safety on roads

Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources:

Learners Learners Learners Learners Learners
Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation
Small group
(Mathematics focus) Number name 2(TWO) They follow and make their Arrange different object according Arrange small sticks, length They follow and make their own
own pattern to their own colours pattern
30min Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources:
Cards Worksheet Shapes/Object Small sticks Worksheet
Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation

Toilet routine Wash hands and sanitise Wash hands and sanitise Wash hands and sanitise Wash hands and sanitise Wash hands and sanitise
Whole class
10min Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation

Refreshments Listen to instructions and respond Listen to instructions and respond Listen to instructions and respond Listen to instructions and respond Listen to instructions and respond
20min Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation

Free play outside They throw the ball up and They take turns to catch They throw the ball and count 1,2 They kick the ball to each other They throw the ball up and
60min catch it beanbag catch it

Learners do any of the Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources:

Activities as planned by the Ball Beanbag Ball Ball Ball
teacher Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation

Toilet routine Wash hands and sanitise Wash hands and sanitise Wash hands and sanitise Wash hands and sanitise Wash hands and sanitise
Whole class
10min Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation

Teacher guided They sing the song They sing theme related song They sing and perform They learn more about the They sing the song
activity/whole class robot
30min
Movement/drama/music Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources:
ring Learners Learners Learners Learners Learners
Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation
Story time Educator read the story They listen to the educator They take turns and retell the They summarise the story They dramatised the story
Whole class for them explaining the story story
30min Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources:
Book Book Book Learners Learners
Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation
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Week: 03 Theme/Topic: My Family Date: 20-04-2026
Sessions Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Whole Class Morning ring: Greeting news; Morning ring: Greeting news; Morning ring: Greeting news; Morning ring: Greeting news; Morning ring: Greeting news;
Birthday Birthday Birthday Birthday Birthday
36 Min Theme table: Theme table: Theme table: Theme table: Theme table:
Discussion about family members Discuss family and their Discuss activity that they can do Discussion celebration in your Activities that family members can do
Belonging e.g mom together family
Oral: Oral: Oral: Oral: Oral:
Introduce letter “T” Counting backwards Counting forward Sing days of the week Sing months of the year
Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources:
Charts Charts Charts Charts Charts
Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation
Individual choice
Free play inside They draw their family They draw their family They draw their family They draw their family They draw their family
Visual arts members members members members members

Handwriting, writing;
Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources:
Reading; activity
Paper, pencil Paper, pencil Paper, pencil Paper, pencil Paper, pencil
50 Min
Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Learners play in 7 different Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation
Indoor areas through out
the week

They read book with family They read book with family They read book with family They read book with family They read book with family
pictures
Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources:
Quiet Area Book Book Book Book Book
Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation

Fantasy Area
They imitate to be mother and They imitate to be mother and They imitate to be mother and They imitate to be mother and They imitate to be mother and
father father father father father

Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources:

Learners Learners Learners Learners Learners
Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation
Small group
(Mathematics focus) They copy the pattern and make Arrange 3D shapes They draw and make their own Learn more about days of the Calculate number of days in
their own graphs weeks The months
30min Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources:
Worksheet Shapes Collected object Collected object Calendar
Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation

Toilet routine Wash hands and sanitise Wash hands and sanitise Wash hands and sanitise Wash hands and sanitise Wash hands and sanitise
Whole class
10min Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation

Refreshments Listen to instruction and respond Listen to instruction and respond Listen to instruction and respond Listen to instruction and respond Listen to instruction and respond
20min Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation

Free play outside

60min They jump on ropes They run forward and They play with and walk on They jump twice on two legs They jump on ropes
Backward The knees.
Learners do any of the Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources:
Activities as planned by the Ropes Learners Learners Learners Learners
teacher Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation

Toilet routine Wash hands and sanitise Wash hands and sanitise Wash hands and sanitise Wash hands and sanitise Wash hands and sanitise
Whole class
10min Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation

Teacher guided
activity/whole class They move around the classroom They crawl around listen to They move around the room and They clap, shake hands, run in their They move around the classroom
30min singing drums and stop fall down on a drum beat places and slow to fast singing
Movement/drama/music Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources:
ring Learners Learners Learners Learners Learners
Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation
Story time Educator read book for them Educator re-read book for them They take turns to read the book They dramatized the story Educator read book for them
Whole class
30min Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources:
Book Book Book Book Book
Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation
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Week: 04 Theme/Topic: Weather Date: 27-04-2026
Sessions Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Whole Class Morning ring: Greetings news, Morning ring: Greetings news, Morning ring: Greetings news, Morning ring: Greetings news, Morning ring: Greetings news,
Register, weather and Birthday Register, weather and Birthday Register, weather and Birthday Register, weather and Birthday Register, weather and Birthday
36 Min Theme table: Discussion on how Theme table: Discuss about Theme table: Discuss clothes Theme table: Discuss clothes suited Theme table: Discuss seasons of
the sky look like different weathers suited to sunny weather to rainy and cold weather the year
Oral: Oral: Oral: Oral: Oral:
Introduce the number 3 Counting 3 object Count and point number 3 Counting using rhymes Counting take turns 1-5
Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources:
Posters Posters Posters Posters Posters
Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation
Individual choice
Free play inside They draw the sun and colour it They draw the sun and colour it They draw the sun and colour it They draw the sun and colour it They draw the sun and colour it
Visual arts

Handwriting, writing;
Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources:
Reading; activity
Paper, Crayon Paper, Crayon Paper, Crayon Paper, Crayon Paper, Crayon
50 Min
Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Learners play in 7 different
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation
Indoor areas through out
the week

They read the book “Isimo seZulu” They look at the pictures of They read the book “Isimo They look at the pictures of They look at the pictures of
Different weathers seZulu” Different weathers Different weathers
Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources:
Quiet Area Books Books Books Books Books
Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation

Fantasy Area
They pretend it is raining outside They wear the clothes we used to They wear the clothes used They pretend to be their parents Parents wearing winter
Use clothes in a rainy weather Wear during cold weather During sunny weather Wearing summer clothes clothes

Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources:

Clothes Clothes Clothes Clothes Clothes
Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation
Small group Counting numbers and They copy the given Arrange counters according Arrange 3D shapes They read the graph and answer
(Mathematics focus) point number 3 pattern and make their own to colours questions

30min Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources:

Cards Worksheet Counters Shapes Graph
Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation

Toilet routine Wash hands and sanitise Wash hands and sanitise Wash hands and sanitise Wash hands and sanitise Wash hands and sanitise
Whole class
10min Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation

Refreshments They listen to instructions and They listen to instructions and They listen to instructions and They listen to instructions and They listen to instructions and
20min respond respond respond respond respond
Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation

Free play outside

60min They play outside using a They jump changing They climb on ropes They jump upwards counting 1-5 They play games
ballon directions
Learners do any of the Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources:
Activities as planned by the Balloon Their bodies Ropes Learners Learners
teacher Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation

Toilet routine Wash hands and sanitise Wash hands and sanitise Wash hands and sanitise Wash hands and sanitise Wash hands and sanitise
Whole class
10min Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation

Teacher guided They will bring the songs They sing the ryme “WOZA They sing and perform the theme They sing “WOZA WEMVULA” They change the beat and
activity/whole class from home and shape with WEMVULA” related songs Sing softly
30min others
Movement/drama/music Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources:
ring Learners Learners Learners Learners Learners
Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation
Story time
Whole class They listen to the teacher They read their names They copy the names with letter”T” Educator reads for then the book They retell the story using their own words
30min Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources:
Learners Charts Paper Book ”Isimo SeZulu” Books
Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation
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Week: 05 Theme/Topic: Autumn Date: 04-05-2026
Sessions Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Whole Class Morning ring: Greetings news, Morning ring: Greetings news, Morning ring: Greetings news, Morning ring: Greetings news, Morning ring: Greetings news,
Birthday Birthday Birthday Birthday Birthday
36 Min Theme table: Discuss autumn Theme table: Discuss how nature Theme table: Discuss how animals Theme table: Discuss how people are Theme table: Discuss how autumn
weather cooler morning and night Affected during autumn are affected in Autumn Affected by Autumn affect people activities
Oral: Oral: Oral: Oral: Oral:
Introduce letter “L” Recite seasons of the year Counting 1-7 Recite month of the year Recite days of the week
Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources:
Charts Charts Charts Charts Charts
Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation
Individual choice
Free play inside They follow dots and write They follow dots and write They follow dots and write They follow dots and write They follow dots and write
Visual arts the letter “L” the letter “L” the letter “L” the letter “L” the letter “L”

Handwriting, writing;
Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources:
Reading; activity
Worksheet Worksheet Worksheet Worksheet Worksheet
50 Min
Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Learners play in 7 different Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation
Indoor areas through out
the week

They read themselves the They read themselves the They read themselves the They read themselves the They read themselves the
book book book book book
Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources:
Quiet Area Book Book Book Book Book
Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation

They imitate to be a mother They imitate to be a mother They imitate to be a mother They imitate to be a mother They imitate to be a mother
and father and father and father and father and father

Fantasy Area Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources:

Old clothes Old clothes Old clothes Old clothes Old clothes
Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation
Small group
(Mathematics focus) Counting object are more or They copy the pattern and make They arrange 3D shapes and 2D They differentiate day and night They collect small sticks
less their own shapes and sort it
30min Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources:
Countless Pattern Shapes Workbook Sticks
Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation

Toilet routine Wash hands and sanitise Wash hands and sanitise Wash hands and sanitise Wash hands and sanitise Wash hands and sanitise
Whole class
10min Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation

Refreshments Listen to instruction and respond Listen to instruction and respond Listen to instruction and respond Listen to instruction and respond Listen to instruction and respond
20min Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation

Free play outside They throw the beanbags to each They play using shapes, jump on They throw and catch the beanbag They throw the ball to each other They jump on ropes
60min other shapes

Learners do any of the Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources:

Activities as planned by the Beanbags Learners Beanbags Ball Ropes
teacher Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation

Toilet routine
Whole class Wash hands and sanitise Wash hands and sanitise Wash hands and sanitise Wash hands and sanitise Wash hands and sanitise
10min Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation

Teacher guided They stretch their They make themselves smaller They perform a movement They move around and round They crawl like a baby in
activity/whole class bodies as the sun set sequencing class singing the floor
30min
Movement/drama/music Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources:
ring Learners Learners Learners Learners Learners
Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation
Story time Educator read for them a story Educator re-read for them They take turns to read the book They dramatized the story Educator ask questions
Whole class A book
30min Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources:
Book Book Book Learners Learners
Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Ask & Questioning Observation Observation Observation
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Week: 06 Theme/Topic: Sounds Date: 11-05-2026
Sessions Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Whole Class Morning ring: Greetings news, Morning ring: Greetings news, Morning ring: Greetings news, Morning ring: Greetings news, Morning ring: Greetings news,
Birthday, Register Birthday, Register Birthday, Register Birthday, Register Birthday, Register
36 Min Theme table: Discuss about the Theme table: What makes sounds Theme table: Talk about the Theme table: How do I take care Theme table: How does hearing keep
Sounds sense of hearing that we hear Music they like of my eyes Us safe including who cant hear
Oral: Oral: Oral: Oral: Oral:
Introduce letter “F” Writing number 3 in the air Count forward & backward 1-5 Singing days of the week They count into 25
Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources:
Charts Charts Charts Charts Charts
Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation
Individual choice
Free play inside Learners will follow the dot of letter Learners will follow the dot of letter Learners will follow the dot of letterLearners will follow the dot of letter Learners will follow the dot of letter
Visual arts “F” “F” “F” “F” “F”

Handwriting, writing;
Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources:
Reading; activity
Paper, Pencil Paper, Pencil Paper, Pencil Paper, Pencil Paper, Pencil
50 Min
Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Learners play in 7 different Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation
Indoor areas through out
the week

Learners will read in the Learners will read in the Learners will read in the Learners will read in the Learners will read in the
Quite area Quite area Quite area Quite area Quite area
Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources:
Quiet Area Book Book Book Book Book
Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Small Book Small Book Ask & Questioning Ask & Questioning Ask & Questioning

Fantasy Area
They pretend to be mother They pretend to be mother They pretend to be mother They pretend to be mother They pretend to be mother
who cooks in the kitchen who cooks in the kitchen who cooks in the kitchen who cooks in the kitchen who cooks in the kitchen
Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources:
Pots & Stove Pots & Stove Pots & Stove Pots & Stove Pots & Stove
Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation
Small group They will sing a number They will copy the pattern using They will play with the block They will celebrate the birthday of They will sort all the object that
(Mathematics focus) song counting 1-5 The coin(money) in the Block Area other learner are collected

30min Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources:

Learners Money Blocks Birthday Charts Real Object
Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation

Toilet routine
Whole class Wash hands and sanitise Wash hands and sanitise Wash hands and sanitise Wash hands and sanitise Wash hands and sanitise
10min Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation

Refreshments Listen to instruction and respond Listen to instruction and respond Listen to instruction and respond Listen to instruction and respond Listen to instruction and respond
20min Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation

Free play outside They throw and catch a ball They throw each other a They bounce a ball and They jump using skipping They climb the steps up and
60min ball Catch it down

Learners do any of the Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources:

Activities as planned by the Ball Ball Ball Ropes Learners
teacher Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation

Toilet routine
Whole class Wash hands and sanitise Wash hands and sanitise Wash hands and sanitise Wash hands and sanitise Wash hands and sanitise
10min Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:

Teacher guided They move around the classroom They sing a song that everyone They lie down on carpet and Educator provide a variety of They sing a song related to
activity/whole class listening the music knows close their eyes, they play different instruction slow & fast the theme
30min tune
Movement/drama/music Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources:
ring Drums Learners Learners Drummets Learners
Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation
Story time Educator read for them a story Educator re-read for them They take turns to read the book They dramatized the story Ask questions based on story
Whole class A book
30min Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources:
Book Book Book Learners Learners
Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation Observation Ask & Questioning
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Week: 07 Theme/Topic: Sight Date: 18-05-2026
Sessions Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Whole Class Morning ring: Greetings news, Morning ring: Greetings news, Morning ring: Greetings news, Morning ring: Greetings news, Morning ring: Greetings news,
Birthday Birthday Birthday Birthday Birthday
36 Min Theme table: Discuss things around Theme table: Discuss light Theme table: How our sight keep Theme table: Looking after your Theme table: Going outside and
me And darkness and shadow us safe eyes Identify variety of things
Oral: Oral: Oral: Oral: Oral:
Introduce number 4 Introduce letter ”X” Counting 1-5 Singing Days of the week Counting in 2s
Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources:
Charts Charts Charts Charts Charts
Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation
Individual choice
Free play inside
Visual arts They colour in the picture They colour in the picture They colour in the picture They colour in the picture They colour in the picture

Handwriting, writing;
Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources:
Reading; activity
Crayon Crayon Crayon Crayon Crayon
50 Min
Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Learners play in 7 different
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation
Indoor areas through out
the week

They read the book at the They read the book at the They read the book at the They read the book at the They read the book at the
book area book area book area book area book area
Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources:
Quiet Area Book Book Book Book Book
Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation

Fantasy Area
They play at Fantasy Area using They play at Fantasy Area using They play at Fantasy Area using They play at Fantasy Area using They play at Fantasy Area using
old clothes old clothes old clothes old clothes old clothes

Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources:

Old clothes Old clothes Old clothes Old clothes Old clothes
Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation
Small group
(Mathematics focus) Counting object are more or They copy the pattern and make They arrange 3D shapes and 2D They differentiate day and night They collect small sticks
less their own shapes and sort it
30min Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources:
Countless Pattern Shapes Workbook Sticks
Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation

Toilet routine Wash hands and sanitise Wash hands and sanitise Wash hands and sanitise Wash hands and sanitise Wash hands and sanitise
Whole class
10min Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation

Refreshments Listen to instruction and respond Listen to instruction and respond Listen to instruction and respond Listen to instruction and respond Listen to instruction and respond
20min Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation

Free play outside They throw the beanbags to each They play using shapes, jump on They throw and catch the beanbag They throw the ball to each other They jump on ropes
60min other shapes

Learners do any of the Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources:

Activities as planned by the Beanbags Learners Beanbags Ball Ropes
teacher Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation

Toilet routine
Whole class Wash hands and sanitise Wash hands and sanitise Wash hands and sanitise Wash hands and sanitise Wash hands and sanitise
10min Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation

Teacher guided They stretch their They make themselves smaller They perform a movement They move around and round They crawl like a baby in
activity/whole class bodies as the sun set sequencing class singing the floor
30min
Movement/drama/music Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources:
ring Learners Learners Learners Learners Learners
Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Observation Observation Observation Observation
Story time Educator read for them a story Educator re-read for them They take turns to read the book They dramatized the story Educator ask questions
Whole class A book
30min Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources: Resources:
Book Book Book Learners Learners
Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Observation Ask & Questioning Observation Observation Observation