PRIMARY 1: HOME ECONOMICS – SECOND TERM | WEEK EIGHT

TOPIC: DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE HOME

A: TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS

1. Picture of a house.
2. Chart showing different parts of the home.
3. Picture cards showing the living room, bedroom, kitchen, dining area, bathroom and toilet.
4. Simple model or drawing of a house.
5. Pictures of activities carried out in different rooms.
6. Pictures showing clean and untidy rooms.
7. Pupils’ writing books and pencils.

B: REFERENCE MATERIALS

1. Scheme of work.
2. Recommended Home Economics textbook for Primary 1.
3. Online educational resources.

C: PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE

The pupils have learnt the meaning of a home, why a home is important, people who may live in a home and some activities carried out there.

D: PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Mention different parts of the home.
2. Identify common rooms from pictures.
3. State the main use of each part of the home.
4. Match simple household activities with the correct rooms.
5. Explain why different parts of the home should be kept clean.
6. Mention simple safety rules for different rooms.
7. State why household activities should be carried out in the proper places.

E: CONTENT

Different Parts of the Home

A home has different parts.

These parts are used for different activities.

Some common parts of a home are:

1. Living room.
2. Bedroom.
3. Kitchen.
4. Dining area or dining room.
5. Bathroom.
6. Toilet.
7. Store.

Not every home has all these places as separate rooms.

For example, some families may eat in the living room or another suitable area.

Simple Plan of a Home

1. The Living Room

The living room is a part of the home where family members may sit, relax and receive visitors.

It is sometimes called the sitting room.

Activities carried out in the living room may include:

• Sitting.
• Talking.
• Reading.
• Watching television.
• Receiving visitors.
• Spending time together as a family.

Common items found in a living room may include:

• Chairs.
• Sofa.
• Table.
• Television.
• Curtains.
• Rug.

How to Keep the Living Room Tidy

We should:

1. Arrange chairs properly.
2. Put books and toys away after use.
3. Put rubbish in the waste bin.
4. Keep the floor clean.
5. Avoid jumping on furniture.

2. The Bedroom

The bedroom is the part of the home where people sleep and rest.

A bedroom may contain:

• Bed.
• Mattress.
• Pillow.
• Bedsheet.
• Wardrobe.
• Clothes.
• Mirror.

Activities Done in the Bedroom

We may:

• Sleep.
• Rest.
• Dress.
• Keep clothes.
• Keep some personal belongings.

Keeping the Bedroom Tidy

We should:

1. Make the bed.
2. Keep clothes properly.
3. Put shoes in the proper place.
4. Keep toys and books neatly.
5. Avoid scattering things on the floor.

3. The Kitchen

The kitchen is the part of the home where food is prepared and cooked.

Common items found in the kitchen include:

• Pots.
• Plates.
• Cups.
• Spoons.
• Kettle.
• Cooking utensils.
• Stove or cooker.
• Food items.

Activities Done in the Kitchen

Adults may:

• Prepare food.
• Cook food.
• Wash some kitchen utensils.
• Arrange food items.

Kitchen Safety for Children

The kitchen can contain hot and sharp objects.

Children should:

1. Stay away from fire.
2. Avoid touching hot pots.
3. Avoid playing with knives.
4. Avoid touching the cooker or stove.
5. Ask an adult before handling unfamiliar kitchen items.

4. The Dining Area

The dining area is the place where family members may sit to eat their meals.

Some homes have a separate dining room, while others use part of the living room or kitchen as the eating area.

Items found in a dining area may include:

• Dining table.
• Chairs.
• Plates.
• Cups.
• Spoons.

Good Habits in the Dining Area

We should:

1. Sit properly while eating.
2. Keep the eating area clean.
3. Avoid spilling food carelessly.
4. Put used plates in the proper place after eating.
5. Avoid wasting food.

5. The Bathroom

The bathroom is the part of the home where we bathe and wash the body.

Common items found in a bathroom include:

• Bucket.
• Water.
• Soap.
• Sponge.
• Towel.

Activities Done in the Bathroom

We use the bathroom to:

• Bathe.
• Wash the body.
• Clean ourselves.

Bathroom Safety

The bathroom floor may become wet and slippery.

We should:

1. Walk carefully.
2. Avoid running.
3. Keep soap off the floor after use.
4. Tell an adult when there is too much water on the floor.
5. Keep the bathroom clean.

6. The Toilet

The toilet is the place where people pass urine and faeces.

We should use the toilet properly and keep it clean.

Good Toilet Habits

We should:

1. Use the toilet correctly.
2. Flush the toilet where a flush system is available.
3. Keep the floor clean.
4. Use toilet paper properly.
5. Wash our hands with soap and clean water after using the toilet.

Toilet Safety

We should not:

• Play inside the toilet.
• Throw toys into the toilet.
• Leave the toilet dirty.
• Touch toilet surfaces unnecessarily.

VISUAL TO INSERT: A simple picture labelled Toilet, showing a clean toilet and a child washing hands afterward.

7. The Store

A store is a place where some household items and foodstuffs may be kept.

Items that may be kept in a store include:

• Bags of food.
• Containers.
• Household supplies.
• Cleaning materials.
• Extra household items.

Store Safety

Children should not touch unknown bottles, chemicals or dangerous objects kept in the store.

They should ask an adult before taking anything from the store.

Parts of the Home and Their Uses

Part of the Home	Main Use
Living room	Sitting, relaxing and receiving visitors
Bedroom	Sleeping and resting
Kitchen	Preparing and cooking food
Dining area	Eating meals
Bathroom	Bathing and washing the body
Toilet	Passing urine and faeces
Store	Keeping foodstuffs and household supplies

Matching Activities with Rooms

Activity	Correct Part of the Home
Sleeping	Bedroom
Cooking	Kitchen
Bathing	Bathroom
Eating	Dining area
Receiving visitors	Living room
Using the toilet	Toilet
Keeping supplies	Store

Why Different Parts of the Home Should Be Kept Clean

Every part of the home should be kept clean.

Clean rooms:

1. Look neat.
2. Are more comfortable.
3. Have less dirt.
4. Help us find things easily.
5. Help us practise good hygiene.
6. Reduce the chance of accidents caused by scattered objects.

Clean and Untidy Rooms

Clean Room	Untidy Room
Floor is clean	Floor has dirt or rubbish
Things are arranged	Things are scattered
Furniture is properly placed	Furniture may be badly arranged
Waste is put in a bin	Waste is left on the floor
Room feels comfortable	Room may be difficult to move around

Simple Safety Rules for the Home

Different parts of the home may have different dangers.

We should remember:

Living Room

• Do not climb on furniture.
• Put toys away after playing.

Bedroom

• Keep the floor free from scattered objects.
• Do not jump dangerously on the bed.

Kitchen

• Stay away from fire, knives and hot pots.

Bathroom

• Walk carefully on wet floors.

Toilet

• Keep it clean and wash hands afterward.

Store

• Do not touch chemicals or unknown substances.

Why Activities Have Proper Places

Different rooms are made for different activities.

For example:

• We sleep in the bedroom.
• We cook in the kitchen.
• We bathe in the bathroom.

Using each area properly helps to keep the home:

• Neat.
• Organised.
• Comfortable.
• Safe.

F: LESSON PRESENTATION

F1: Teachers’ Activities

1. Revises the previous lesson on the meaning and importance of a home.
2. Displays a picture or simple model of a house.
3. Introduces the different parts of the home one after another.
4. Shows picture cards of a living room, bedroom, kitchen, dining area, bathroom, toilet and store.
5. Explains the main use of each part.
6. Displays pictures of common activities and asks pupils to match them with the correct rooms.
7. Discusses simple items found in each room.
8. Shows pictures of clean and untidy rooms.
9. Explains simple safety rules for different parts of the home.
10. Guides pupils to understand that homes may be arranged differently.
11. Asks oral questions and corrects pupils where necessary.

F2: Pupils’ Activities

1. Mention the meaning of a home.
2. Observe the pictures shown by the teacher.
3. Name different parts of the home.
4. Match activities with the correct rooms.
5. State the main use of each part of the home.
6. Mention some items found in each room.
7. Identify clean and untidy rooms from pictures.
8. Mention ways of keeping rooms tidy.
9. State simple safety rules for the kitchen, bathroom and other rooms.
10. Answer the teacher’s questions.

G: CONCLUSION

The teacher revises the different parts of the home and their uses.

The teacher reminds pupils that homes may be arranged differently, but each part should be used properly, kept clean and treated with care.

The teacher corrects pupils where necessary and encourages them to help keep their homes tidy by carrying out simple and safe tasks suitable for their age.

H: EVALUATION GUIDE

Pupils should be able to answer the following questions:

1. Mention five parts of the home.
2. What do we use the living room for?
3. Where do we normally sleep?
4. Where is food prepared and cooked?
5. Where do family members eat their meals?
6. What do we use the bathroom for?
7. What is the toilet used for?
8. What is a store used for?
9. Mention three items found in a bedroom.
10. Mention three items found in a kitchen.
11. Mention two safety rules for the kitchen.
12. Why should we walk carefully in the bathroom?
13. What should we do after using the toilet?
14. Mention three ways of keeping a room tidy.
15. Why should different parts of the home be kept clean?

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