SS1 First Term Home Management Lesson Note and Scheme of Work
Week 1: Introduction to Home Management
Lesson Note: Discuss the importance of home management.
Scheme of Work: Introduce basic concepts like organization, cleanliness, and time management.
Activities: Group discussions on personal experiences, create a vision board for an ideal home.
Week 2: Food and Nutrition
Lesson Note: Explore the principles of balanced diets and meal planning.
Scheme of Work: Cover food groups, nutritional values, and meal preparation techniques.
Activities: Plan and prepare a simple, healthy meal together.
Week 3: Interior Decoration and Organization
Lesson Note: Focus on creating a harmonious living space.
Scheme of Work: Discuss color schemes, furniture arrangement, and decluttering.
Activities: Redecorate a small space in the classroom, organizing items based on functionality.
Week 4: Time Management and Productivity
Lesson Note: Teach effective time management skills.
Scheme of Work: Prioritize tasks, set goals, and create schedules.
Activities: Time-tracking exercises, goal-setting discussions.
Week 5: Clothing Care and Laundry
Lesson Note: Cover proper clothing maintenance.
Scheme of Work: Laundry procedures, ironing techniques, and fabric care.
Activities: Demonstrate laundry techniques using sample clothing.
Week 6: Financial Literacy and Budgeting
Lesson Note: Introduce basic financial concepts and budgeting.
Scheme of Work: Teach budget creation, savings, and responsible spending.
Activities: Develop a hypothetical monthly budget.
Week 7: Home Safety and First Aid
Lesson Note: Emphasize the importance of a safe home environment.
Scheme of Work: Discuss common household hazards and basic first aid.
Activities: Emergency response drills, first aid simulations.
Week 8: Child Care and Parenting
Lesson Note: Address aspects of child development and parenting skills.
Scheme of Work: Discuss parenting styles, child psychology, and effective communication.
Activities: Role-play scenarios related to parenting challenges.
Week 9: Home Technology and Energy Efficiency
Lesson Note: Explore the role of technology in managing a home.
Scheme of Work: Discuss energy-saving tips, smart home technology.
Activities: Create a plan to make a home more energy-efficient.
Week 10: Social Etiquette and Hosting Guests
Lesson Note: Teach proper etiquette and hospitality.
Scheme of Work: Cover table manners, guest accommodations, and event hosting.
Activities: Role-play social situations, plan a mini-gathering in class.
Week 11: Revision Week
Week 12: Examination Week
Week 13: School Dismissal Week
Lesson Note: Reflect on the term’s learnings and achievements.
Scheme of Work: Conduct a brief review session.
Activities: Share personal reflections, distribute certificates of participation.
