Primary School Lesson Plans
Teaching in a Nigerian primary school comes with its own rhythm—chalk in hand, eager eyes watching, and the daily challenge of turning curriculum into connection. That’s why our Primary School Lesson Plans are more than just notes—they’re classroom companions.
Each plan is written with real teachers in mind. We blend Nigerian life, relatable stories, and easy-to-follow structure to help you deliver lessons that stick. Whether you’re teaching Numeracy, Science, or Civic Education, you’ll find practical, ready-to-use guides that make your job easier and your pupils more engaged.
Designed to save you time and support real learning, these lesson plans follow national curriculum standards, are SEO-optimized for easy access, and meet both National and State Curriculum guidelines.
Because teaching isn’t just a job—it’s a calling. And we’re here to help you answer it.
SUBJECT: Vocational Aptitude CLASS: Primary 1 TERM: First Term WEEK: 6 AGE: 5 – 6 years TOPIC: The Importance of Music DURATION: 40 minutes BEHAVIOURAL OBJECTIVES By the end of this lesson, the pupils should be able to: Say what music means in their own words. Mention at least three ways music is useful in […]
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Agricultural Science Primary 5 Second Term Lesson NotesWeek 5: Benefits of Weeds Subject: Agricultural ScienceClass: Primary 5Term: Second TermWeek: Week 5Age Group: 10-11 yearsTopic: Benefits of Weeds Behavioral Objectives By the end of this lesson, students should be able to: Identify different ways in which weeds can be beneficial to animals, humans, and the environment.
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Subject: Agricultural ScienceClass: Primary 5Term: Second TermWeek: 4Age: 9–11 yearsTopic: Control of WeedsSub-topic: Methods of Controlling WeedsDuration: 40 minutes Week 4: Control of Weeds Introduction As someone who has spent countless hours on farms, both big and small, I can tell you that weeds are one of the biggest challenges we face. Weeds don’t just
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Week 3: Effects of Weeds on Farmers When I think about my early days working on a small farm with my grandmother, one of the most frustrating experiences was fighting weeds. We’d spend hours pulling stubborn plants from the soil, wondering why they seemed to grow faster than the crops we actually wanted. For
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Introduction As a young girl growing up in Ilorin, I remember watching my grandmother gently pull out stubborn weeds from her okra garden every Saturday morning. She’d hum softly, her bare hands dusted with red earth, and say, “These green intruders look harmless, but they drink more water than my crops!” At the time, I
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Musical Instruments Vocational Aptitude – Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5 Exploring Musical Instruments and Their Sounds Subject: Vocational AptitudeClass: Primary 1Term: First TermWeek: 5Age Range: 5–6 yearsDuration: 40 minutes Behavioral Objectives By the end of this lesson, pupils should be able to: Identify different musical instruments. Describe the sounds produced by various
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Vocational Aptitude: Primary 1, First Term Lesson Notes – Week 4 Topic: Career OpportunitiesClass Level: Primary 1Term: First TermWeek: 4Age Range: 5–6 yearsDuration: 40 minutes 1. Behavioral Objectives By the end of this lesson, pupils should be able to: Understand the concept of a career. Recognize at least five different careers and the professionals who
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Vocational Aptitude: Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3 Topic: Types of Tools That Are Used by Professionals Class Level: Primary 1Term: First TermWeek: 3Age: 5–6 yearsDuration: 40 minutes 1. Behavioral Objectives By the end of this lesson, pupils should be able to: Recognize and name different hand tools and power tools used by
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Subject: Vocational AptitudeClass: Primary 1Term: First TermWeek: 2Age: 5–6 yearsTopic: Some Examples of Vocations and Their ProfessionalsDuration: 40 minutes 1. Behavioral Objectives By the end of this lesson, pupils should be able to: Identify different professions (jobs) in the community. Mention at least three people who work in different professions. Explain why it is important
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When I was five, I thought work was something only grownups did as in then, I never knew the meaning of work. So I thought those tired, serious people who always looked like they had somewhere to be are the people that work. But one rainy morning in our small family compound in Akure, my
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