TENDERTOES ACADEMYSubject: Cultural and Creative Arts
Topic: Traditional Festivals (Gelede and Argungu)
Instructor's Name: Miss Choice
Date: 26th - 30th January 2026
Age: 5-6 years
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
Say that festivals are special days people celebrate.
Mention the names Gelede and Argungu festivals.
Identify activities done during festivals (dancing, music, fishing).
Show interest and respect for their culture.
Materials Needed
Drum or clapping
Chart paper
Introduction
Greet the learners cheerfully.
Ask:
“Who likes celebrations?”
“What do we do when we are happy?”
Explain:
“A festival is a special day when people sing, dance, and celebrate.”
Gelede Festival
Explain in simple words:
“Gelede is a festival where people wear masks and dance.”
Show a picture of a Gelede mask.
Argungu Festival
Explain:
“Argungu is a festival where people catch fish and celebrate.”
Show a picture of people fishing.
Ask learners to pretend they are catching fish with their hands.
Activity
Choose one or more:
Movement:
Dance like Gelede dancers
Pretend fishing like Argungu festival
Conclusion
Ask simple questions:
“What is a festival?”
“Name one festival we learned.”
Praise learners for good participation.
Say:
“Festivals help us remember our culture and be happy together.”
Questions
1.What do people wear during the Gelede festival? a) Masks b) Shoes c) Hats
2.What do people do during Gelede? a) Dance b) Sleep c) Cry
3. What do people catch during the Argungu festival?
a) Fish b) Birds c) Stones
4. Argungu festival is about:
a) Fishing b) Reading c) Writing