Social Studies
My School
My school
Teachers, friends, the bell, sharing, being kind and the rules that make school a happy place.
My school
This is my school. I come here to learn and to play.
I have a teacher. I have friends. I have a classroom.
Ask: What is the name of your school?
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Getting ready
Kofi wakes up early. He washes. He puts on his uniform.
Shirt, shorts, socks, shoes. Bag on his back.
Ready for school!
Ask: What colour is your uniform?
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Going to school
Some children walk. Some ride in a trotro. Some come on a bicycle.
Ama holds Mama's hand on the way.
Ask: How do you get to school?
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Good morning, teacher!
"Good morning, class!"
"Good morning, teacher!"
We say hello when we arrive. It is polite, and it makes everyone smile.
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My teacher
My teacher helps me learn. She reads stories. She sings songs.
She shows me letters and numbers.
When I do not understand, I ask her.
Ask: What is your teacher's name?
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My classroom
This is my classroom. There are tables and chairs.
There is a board. There are pictures on the wall.
Ask: What can you see in your classroom?
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My classmates
Abena sits next to Kwame. Kofi sits next to Ama.
We are classmates. We learn together. We play together.
Ask: Who sits next to you at school?
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Making friends
"Hello, my name is Ama. What is your name?"
"My name is Kwame."
Now they are friends! It is easy.
Ask: How do you make a new friend?
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The bell
Ding, ding, ding!
The bell rings. It tells us what time it is.
Time to come in. Time to play. Time to go home.
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When the bell rings
When the bell rings, we stop. We listen.
We line up quietly. We walk, we do not run.
Ask: What do you do when the bell rings?
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Story time
We sit on the mat. Teacher opens a big book.
We listen to the story. Shh! No talking.
Ask: What is your favourite story?
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Play time
Ding, ding! The bell says play!
We run outside. We skip. We play ampe. We play football.
Ask: What do you like to play at break?
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Taking turns
One ball. Many children.
Kofi kicks. Then Abena kicks. Then Kwame.
We take turns. Everyone gets a go.
Ask: Is it fair if one person plays all the time?
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Sharing
Ama has two biscuits. Kwame has none.
Ama gives one to Kwame. "Thank you, Ama!"
That is sharing. Sharing makes two people happy.
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Snack time
We wash our hands. We sit down. We eat.
Rice, banku, fruit. Yum!
We do not grab. We say "please" and "thank you".
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Clean hands
Before we eat, we wash our hands. Soap and water.
Rub, rub, rub. Rinse. Dry.
Clean hands keep us healthy.
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Being kind
Abena falls down. Kofi helps her up.
"Are you alright?" he asks.
That is being kind. Kind words. Kind hands.
Ask: How can you be kind to a friend today?
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Kind words
"Please." "Thank you." "Sorry." "Well done!"
These are kind words. They make people smile.
Ask: Can you say all four kind words?
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When someone is sad
Kwame is crying. He misses his mama.
Ama sits with him. She holds his hand.
Soon Kwame feels better. Friends help each other.
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School rules
Every school has rules. Rules keep us safe and happy.
Listen to the teacher. Walk, do not run. Use kind hands.
Ask: What are the rules in your class?
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Rule one: listen
When the teacher talks, we listen.
Eyes on the teacher. Mouth closed. Ears open.
Ask: Show me your listening face!
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Rule two: hands up
Do you want to speak? Put your hand up.
Wait for the teacher to say your name.
Then speak. Everyone gets a turn.
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Rule three: kind hands
Hands are for helping. Hands are for clapping.
Hands are not for hitting. Hands are not for pushing.
We use kind hands.
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Rule four: tidy up
Toys out? Toys back!
Books out? Books back!
We tidy up our classroom. It is everyone's job.
Ask: Where do the crayons go when we finish?
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Saying sorry
Kofi bumps Abena. It was a mistake.
"Sorry, Abena."
"It's okay, Kofi."
Sorry fixes things. Then we are friends again.
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Helping at school
We can help the teacher. Carry the books. Clean the board.
We can help our friends. Share a crayon. Hold the door.
Helpers make school better.
Ask: How did you help today?
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Home time
Ding, ding! The last bell.
We pack our bags. We say "goodbye, teacher!"
Mama is waiting at the gate.
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Telling Mama
"What did you do at school today?"
"I learnt a song. I played ampe. I shared my biscuit!"
Ask: Tell me one thing you did at school today.
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Tomorrow again
Tomorrow we come back. Our teacher. Our friends. Our classroom.
School is a happy place.
Say it: "I love my school!"
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Well done!
Teacher, friends, the bell, sharing, being kind, the rules.
Now you know all about school.
Ask: What is the best thing about your school?
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Learn more
- UNICEF Ghana: Education — how children in Ghana learn and go to school
- Sesame Workshop: Kindness — videos and tips on raising kind children
- UNICEF Parenting — simple advice for parents of small children
- CBeebies — gentle shows about friends, feelings and school
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Watch more
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Think about it
- What is your teacher's name?
- What does the bell tell you to do?
- What would you do if a friend had no biscuit?
- What are two rules in your classroom?
- How can you be kind at school tomorrow?
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