TENDERTOES ACADEMYSubject: Cultural and Creative Arts
Topic: Traditional Festivals (New Yam and Durbar)
Instructor's Name: Miss Choice
Date: 2nd - 6th February 2026
Age: 5-6 years
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
Say that festivals are special days people celebrate.
Name the New Yam and Durbar festivals.
Say one activity done during each festival.
Materials Needed
Pictures of yam and people eating yam
Pictures of horses and riders (Durbar)
Chart paper
Introduction
Greet pupils happily.
Ask:
“Who likes celebrations?”
“What do we eat at celebrations?”
Explain simply:
“A festival is a special day when people are happy and celebrate together.”
Main Lesson
1. New Yam Festival
Explain in simple words:
“New Yam festival is a time to thank God for new yams.”
Tell pupils:
People eat yam
People dance and sing
Let pupils pretend to peel and eat yam.
2. Durbar Festival
Explain:
“Durbar is a festival where people ride horses and wear fine clothes.”
Tell pupils:
People ride horses
People watch and clap
Let pupils pretend to ride a horse.
Movement:
Dance for New Yam
Pretend horse riding for Durbar
Conclusion
Ask:
“What is a festival?”
“Name one festival we learned today.”
Praise pupils.
Say:
“Festivals help us thank God and enjoy our culture.”
Questions
1. New Yam festival is a time to celebrate ______. a) New yams b) Shoes c) Books
2.What food do people eat during New Yam festival? a) Yam b) Rice c) Bread
3.What animals are seen during Durbar festival? a) Horses b) Cows c) Dogs
4. What do people do during Durbar festival?
a) Ride horses b) Sleep c) Cry