Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Before the lesson, prepare charts or pictures showing children performing body care actions (washing hands, brushing teeth, bathing). Ensure your MP3/MP4 player and speakers are working and the selected video/audio is ready. The central idea is for pupils to associate simple rhymes with basic body care actions. Successful learning will be observed when pupils can repeat parts of the rhymes and demonstrate the corresponding actions, such as rubbing hands or pretending to brush teeth.

Class: Pre-School Level 1
Term: First Term
Week: 1
Age: 2 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Health Habits
Curriculum Theme: Not separately stated in the scheme.
Previous Lesson:
Topic: RHYMES ON CARE OF THE BODY
Subject Matter: RHYMES ON CARE OF THE BODY; Nursery rhymes. Weekly focus: Body Care Rhymes.

Specific Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

Cognitive Domain

Identify common body parts mentioned in rhymes (e.g., hands, teeth, body).
Repeat simple words and phrases from body care rhymes.

Affective Domain

Show enthusiasm while singing and participating in body care rhymes.
Develop a positive attitude towards keeping their body clean.

Psychomotor Domain

Perform simple actions related to body care (e.g., pretend to wash hands, brush teeth) while singing.
Clap hands and move their bodies to the rhythm of the rhymes.

Participate in group singing and activities.
Take turns and share during guided play.

Reference Materials

NAPPS National Unified Teaching Scheme for Pre-School Level 1.
Relevant Early Childhood Care and Education resources.

Instructional Materials

MP3/MP4 Player
Charts or posters showing children washing hands, brushing teeth, bathing.
Pictures of soap, toothbrush, towel.
Real objects: a bar of soap, a toothbrush (clean, for demonstration).

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson introduces 2-year-old pupils to the importance of body care through engaging and repetitive rhymes. At this age, children learn best through songs, actions, and visual aids, which help them understand basic hygiene practices and develop healthy habits early in life.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have a basic awareness of their own body parts and can follow simple instructions.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

RHYMES ON CARE OF THE BODY

Keeping our bodies clean helps us stay healthy and happy. We can sing fun songs and rhymes to remember how to take care of ourselves every day.

What is Body Care?

Body care means keeping our body clean. This includes:

Washing our hands.
Brushing our teeth.
Having a bath.

When we keep clean, we feel fresh and strong.

Body Care Rhyme: “Clean Body Song”

Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”

Lyrics:

Wash, wash, wash your hands,
Wash them clean and bright.
Rub them, scrub them, every day,
Keep them clean and white.

Brush, brush, brush your teeth,
Brush them up and down.
Make them sparkling, make them white,
Best teeth in the town.

Bath, bath, bath your body,
Wash away the dirt.
Feel so fresh and clean and nice,
Never, never hurt.

Actions:

Wash, wash, wash your hands: Rub hands together.
Brush, brush, brush your teeth: Pretend to brush teeth.
Bath, bath, bath your body: Pretend to scrub arms and body.

Watch and Practise Body Care

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ei_bJ62424k

Key Words

Wash – to clean with water and soap.
Brush – to clean teeth with a toothbrush.
Clean – free from dirt.
Body – all of you, from head to toe.

💡 Teacher Guide for Using This Board Summary

How to teach the content: Begin by showing pictures or real objects like soap and a toothbrush. Talk simply about “keeping clean.” Point to body parts as you mention them. Use very short sentences and repeat key words often. Emphasize that being clean makes us feel good.

What to show or demonstrate: Use charts/posters to illustrate washing hands, brushing teeth, and bathing. Demonstrate the actions for the rhyme clearly and slowly. Show the real soap and toothbrush, explaining their use in simple terms.

How to use the rhyme/song: Sing the “Clean Body Song” slowly and clearly, demonstrating the actions. Repeat the rhyme several times, encouraging pupils to join in with the actions and simple words. Praise every attempt at participation.

How to use the video: Introduce the video as a fun way to learn about washing hands. Play the video on the MP3/MP4 player. Encourage pupils to watch the actions and try to imitate them. After watching, lead a short discussion by asking “What did you see in the video?” or “How do we wash our hands?”

What to watch for: Observe if pupils are engaging with the actions, even if they cannot sing all the words. Watch for their ability to point to their hands and teeth when mentioned. Encourage all pupils, especially shy ones, to participate in the actions.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Play-based Learning, Demonstration, Guided Practice, Songs and Rhymes, Picture Talk, Repetition, Manipulation of Objects, Practical Activity.

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Engagement/Motivation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets pupils warmly and asks, “Who likes to be clean and fresh?” The teacher shows a bar of soap and a toothbrush, asking, “What are these for?”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond by raising hands, smiling, and may try to name the objects or say “clean.”

Learning Point: Pupils are introduced to the idea of cleanliness and body care.

Step 2: Presentation of Body Care Actions

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Explanation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows charts/pictures of children washing hands, brushing teeth, and bathing. The teacher points to each picture and says, “This child is washing hands,” “This child is brushing teeth,” etc., demonstrating the actions.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the pictures and the teacher’s demonstrations, listening to the simple explanations.

Learning Point: Pupils recognise basic body care actions visually and through demonstration.

Step 3: Introducing the Body Care Rhyme

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Rhyme Introduction/Modelling

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces the “Clean Body Song” (from the Board Summary). The teacher sings the rhyme slowly, performing the actions clearly for each verse (washing hands, brushing teeth, bathing).

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the rhyme and watch the teacher’s actions. Some may attempt to imitate actions or simple words.

Learning Point: Pupils hear and see the body care rhyme and its associated actions.

Step 4: Guided Practice with Rhyme and Actions

Time: 6 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Practice/Repetition

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher sings the “Clean Body Song” again, encouraging pupils to sing along and perform the actions with her. The teacher provides gentle guidance and prompts for actions.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils sing along with the teacher, repeating words and performing the body care actions (rubbing hands, pretending to brush, scrubbing body) with guidance.

Learning Point: Pupils practise the rhyme and actions, building confidence.

Step 5: Video Reinforcement

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Media Integration/Observation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher plays the “Wash Your Hands Song” video on the MP3/MP4 player. The teacher encourages pupils to watch the video and try to do the actions shown.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils watch the video, listen to the song, and try to imitate the hand-washing actions shown on the screen.

Learning Point: Pupils reinforce their understanding of hand washing through visual and auditory stimulation.

Step 6: Application and Discussion

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Question and Answer/Reinforcement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks simple questions like, “What do we use to wash our hands?” (soap) or “What do we use for our teeth?” (toothbrush). The teacher praises pupils for their responses and participation.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond by pointing to objects or repeating words like “soap” or “toothbrush.”

Learning Point: Pupils connect the rhymes and actions to real-life objects and practices.

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 4–5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher checks pupils’ understanding through short questions and practical tasks.

“Show me how you wash your hands!”
“Show me how you brush your teeth!”
“Can you say ‘wash hands’?”
“What makes us clean?” (Teacher prompts for “soap” or “water” if needed).

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond orally and demonstrate the required skill where appropriate.

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 1 minute

Teaching Skill: Summarisation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads pupils in one final, energetic singing of the “Clean Body Song” and reminds them to always keep their bodies clean. The teacher praises them for being good learners.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils sing along with actions and respond positively to the teacher’s praise.

Learning Point: Pupils conclude the lesson with a positive reinforcement of body care.

Lesson Keywords

Wash – to clean with water and soap.
Brush – to clean teeth with a toothbrush.
Clean – free from dirt.
Body – all of you, from head to toe.

Differentiation

Support: For pupils who are struggling, provide more one-on-one repetition of words and hand-over-hand guidance for actions. Use larger, clearer pictures. Focus on just one or two body care actions (e.g., only hand washing) until they are comfortable.
Extension: For pupils who quickly grasp the concepts, encourage them to name other body parts they keep clean (e.g., hair, feet). Ask them to demonstrate the actions without prompting, or to lead a small group in singing a verse of the rhyme.