Grade 1 Social Studies — Term 1, Week 5

5 day-plan(s) · WeLearn CAR SS T1 G1

Grade 1 Social Studies · Term 1, Week 5 · 60 minutes

Objectives	Recognise that families come in different sizes and forms.
Materials	Family pictures, drawing paper
Key vocabulary	family, big, small, together, love
Engage (starter)	"Who lives in your home?"
Develop (main)	Interactive: sort pictures of big and small families; children draw their own family; tap-to-reveal different family types across the Caribbean.
Plenary (close)	Tell one thing your family does together.
Assessment	Describes own family.
Teacher notes	All family forms valued; examples from across the region.

Grade 1 Social Studies · Term 1, Week 5 · 60 minutes

Objectives	Describe activities families do together.
Materials	Activity picture cards
Key vocabulary	family, share, help, play, care
Engage (starter)	"What do you enjoy doing with your family?"
Develop (main)	Interactive: match families to shared activities (meals, worship, play, chores); tap-to-reveal family activities.
Plenary (close)	Name one activity your family shares.
Assessment	Describes family activities.
Teacher notes	Keep inclusive of varied home lives.

Grade 1 Social Studies · Term 1, Week 5 · 60 minutes

Objectives	Explain simple family rules and ways children help at home.
Materials	Chore picture cards
Key vocabulary	rule, help, chore, share, responsibility
Engage (starter)	"How do you help at home?"
Develop (main)	Interactive: sort ways children help at home; discuss why families have rules; tap-to-reveal helpful jobs.
Plenary (close)	Name one way you help at home.
Assessment	Identifies ways to help.
Teacher notes	Age-appropriate responsibilities.

Grade 1 Social Studies · Term 1, Week 5 · 60 minutes

Objectives	Describe family traditions and special celebrations.
Materials	Celebration pictures
Key vocabulary	tradition, celebrate, special, family, custom
Engage (starter)	"What special days does your family celebrate?"
Develop (main)	Interactive: explore family celebrations across the Caribbean (birthdays, holidays, religious days); tap-to-reveal traditions.
Plenary (close)	Share one family tradition.
Assessment	Describes a tradition.
Teacher notes	Respect diverse cultures and faiths region-wide.

Grade 1 Social Studies · Term 1, Week 5 · 60 minutes

Objectives	Consolidate learning about families.
Materials	Review cards, drawing paper
Key vocabulary	review, family, tradition, help
Engage (starter)	"Family celebration!"
Develop (main)	Interactive: family matching and drawing at review stations.
Plenary (close)	Share your favourite thing about your family.
Assessment	Station participation.
Teacher notes	Affirm every family.