35. Nepali School Life

Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

  • Learn about schools in Nepal
  • Understand daily school routines
  • Know about subjects studied
  • Compare with their own school life

Duration

60 minutes

Materials Needed

  • Paper
  • Colored pencils
  • Regular pencils
  • Notebooks

Lesson Plan

1. Review (5 minutes)

  • Quick recap of traditional crafts
  • Connect crafts to school activities
  • Discuss their own school day

2. School Routine (15 minutes)

Discuss and draw:

  • Morning Assembly
  • Prayer songs
  • National anthem
  • Exercise
  • Announcements
  • School Day
  • Early start
  • Different subjects
  • Break time
  • Homework

3. School Life (15 minutes)

Discuss and illustrate:

  • School Uniform
  • Blue and white
  • School badges
  • Tidy appearance
  • School shoes
  • School Activities
  • Playing games
  • School programs
  • Extra classes
  • School events

4. Drawing Activity (15 minutes)

Students draw:

  • Nepali classroom
  • School activities
  • Students in uniform
  • School scenes

5. Closing Activity (10 minutes)

  • Students write about school differences
  • Share what's similar/different
  • Compare daily routines
  • Preview of next week's topic

Key Vocabulary

  • School (विद्यालय - Vidhyalaya)
  • Student (विद्यार्थी - Vidyarthi)
  • Teacher (शिक्षक - Shikshak)
  • Study (पढ्नु - Padhnu)
  • Subject (विषय - Bishaya)

Take-Home Activities

1. Draw Nepali school scenes

2. Write about school comparison

3. Draw school activities

Assessment

Check students':

  • Understanding of school life
  • Knowledge of differences
  • Drawing skills
  • Class participation

Notes for Teachers

  • Keep comparisons positive
  • Use clear examples
  • Connect to student experience
  • Explain differences
  • Make learning relatable
  • Focus on similarities

Fun Facts to Share

  • Schools start early
  • Saturday is holiday
  • Many walk long distances
  • Different subjects
  • Special celebrations

Teaching Tips

  • Draw simple scenes
  • Show daily routines
  • Connect to their school
  • Discuss similarities
  • Keep terms simple
  • Make learning interactive