Educational Project Plan: "At Home" — 1st Grade (Primary)

ComponentDetails
Project NameAt Home
Grade1st Grade (Primary)
Main Issue/ProblemHow can children describe and identify different rooms and objects in a house using basic vocabulary and questions in English?
Number of Classes3 classes (60 minutes each via Zoom)
Teaching MethodologyProblem-Based Learning (PBL)
Articulating AxesCritical Interculturality (understanding different types of homes and cultural differences)


Lesson 1: Introduction to "At Home"


Duration: 60 minutes
Focus: Vocabulary, basic questions ("Where are you?")

StageActivityTimeMethod/ToolsObjectives
PresentReflection on their homes: "Where do you live? Do you have a house or apartment?"10 minTeacher questions, imagesActivate prior knowledge, connect to personal experiences
CollectShow pictures of different rooms and objects (flashcards, images from book pages 38-45)10 minFlashcards, WordwallIntroduce vocabulary: balcony, bathroom, bedroom, dining room, flat, garden, hall, house, kitchen, living room
FormulatePose question: "Where are you now? Where is your mom/dad?"10 minGuided questions, virtual whiteboardPractice "Where are you?" and "Where is your...?"
OrganizeGroup activity: Students share where they are in their house using the new vocabulary15 minBreakout rooms/individual turnPractice speaking, reinforce vocabulary
BuildCreate a simple "My House" drawing or diagram, labeling rooms10 minPaper/digital drawing toolsConnect vocabulary with visual representation
Verify and AnalyzeQuiz with Wordwall (matching rooms with pictures)5 minInteractive quizAssess understanding of vocabulary
ShareStudents describe their house or room in simple sentences5 minSharing via ZoomPractice speaking, confidence building


Lesson 2: Grammar & Questions


Duration: 60 minutes
Focus: "Where are you?", "Where is your...?"

StageActivityTimeMethod/ToolsObjectives
PresentIntroduction to questions: "Where are you?" and "Where is your (mom)?"10 minTeacher modeling, visual aidsTeach question structures and responses
CollectPractice with flashcards: student asks and answers10 minFlashcards, virtual gamesReinforce question-answer pairs
FormulateRole-play: student asks "Where are you?" and answers "I’m in the kitchen"15 minBreakout rooms, guided practicePractice conversational skills
OrganizeCreate a class map of a house, labeling rooms with question prompts10 minDigital whiteboardVisualize house layout, reinforce vocabulary and questions
BuildVirtual game: "Find and Describe" (using Wordwall) where students locate rooms and describe their location10 minWordwall, virtual gameInteractive practice of vocabulary and grammar
Verify and AnalyzeQ&A: Teacher asks questions, students respond3 minWhole classCheck comprehension
ShareStudents share where they are in their house today2 minGroup sharingPractice speaking, personal connection


Lesson 3: Review, Letters, Figures, and Cultural Reflection


Duration: 60 minutes
Focus: Letter "A" with words "ant" and "apple," shapes, and interculturality

StageActivityTimeMethod/ToolsObjectives
PresentIntroduce letter "A" with words "ant" and "apple" using images and pronunciation practice10 minFlashcards, phonics videosRecognize letter "A" and words
CollectLetter "A" tracing and writing practice10 minDigital worksheets or paperDevelop writing skills
FormulateShape activity: identify and draw squares, triangles, circles15 minVirtual shapes game, drawingRecognize shapes and associate with objects
OrganizeCultural reflection: share different types of homes from their culture or country10 minSharing circle, picturesPromote intercultural understanding
BuildInteractive story or song about homes around the world10 minVideo, songs, storytellingFoster intercultural competence
Verify and AnalyzeShort quiz on vocabulary, shapes, letter recognition3 minWordwall or quiz platformCheck understanding
ShareStudents share their favorite room or object in their house2 minGroup discussionConsolidate learning and cultural sharing


Materials and Tools


  • Book pages 38-45 (adapted for first grade)

  • Flashcards (rooms, objects, shapes, letter "A")

  • Wordwall online activities

  • Virtual whiteboard / digital drawing tools

  • Digital worksheets for writing and shapes

  • Virtual games (matching, quizzes)

  • Assessment and Reflection


  • Continuous observation during activities (speaking, participation)

  • Interactive quizzes to evaluate vocabulary and grammar comprehension

  • Student sharing to assess speaking confidence and understanding

  • Final reflection on what they learned about their home and cultural differences

  • Notes for Adaptation


  • Activities are designed to be engaging and interactive, respecting the developmental level of 1st graders.

  • Use visual aids and kinesthetic activities (drawing, movement) to reinforce learning.

  • Encourage intercultural dialogue through sharing personal or cultural home variations.

  • Keep the session dynamic and supportive, providing positive feedback.

  • End of Educational Project Plan