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Session 21


Session 21


Session Title

Goodbye, Bad Habit

Objective

  • Help children understand what bad habits are and why they are not good.

  • Teach children how to replace bad habits with good ones.

  • Encourage self-awareness and positive behavior changes.

Topics/Concept

  • Identifying bad habits

  • Understanding the effects of bad habits

  • Learning how to replace bad habits with good habits

Material Required

Habit Flashcards


Storybook


Chart Paper


A4 Sheets


Sketch Pens & Crayons

Methodology

Storytelling: Engaging students through a relatable story about bad habits.


Discussion: Encouraging children to identify and talk about their habits.


Interactive Games & Role Play: Helping students actively practice replacing bad habits.


Creative Activities: Using drawings and charts to reinforce learning.

Session Plan 90 Min

Intro Activity 

1. Introduction Activity (20 Min) – Storytime: "The Habit Monster"

Narrate a simple story about a character who struggles with bad habits.

Ask students questions:

What bad habits did the character have?

Have you seen anyone with these habits?

Main Topic/ Activity

Activity 1: Bad Habits Brainstorm (20 Min)

Ask children to share common bad habits they know (e.g., not listening, eating too much candy).

Write these habits on chart paper and discuss their effects.

Activity 2: Good Habit Swap (20 Min)

Show flashcards or pictures of bad habits.

Ask students to suggest a good habit to replace each bad one.

Activity 3: Role Play – "Habit Busters" (20 Min)

Students act out real-life situations where they replace a bad habit with a good one.

Encourage active participation and problem-solving.

Activity 4: Habit Chart Creation (20 Min)

Each student will create a simple habit chart:

Bad Habit I Want to Change

Good Habit to Replace It

Expected Learning Outcome:

Knowledge building-

Students will understand what bad habits are and how they affect daily life.

They will learn ways to replace bad habits with good ones.

Skill Building-

Improved decision-making skills.

Development of self-awareness and responsibility.

Review Questions/Assessment/Tasks 

Can you name a bad habit and a good habit to replace it?

Why is it important to change bad habits?

What habit will you work on this week?

Follow up Tasks

Students will track their progress at home with parental guidance.

Parental Involvement:

Parents will be encouraged to support their child in practicing good habits.



Classroom Reinforcement:


In the next session, students will share their experiences in changing a habit.