Note for teachers using this lesson plan
Before this lesson, gather real objects like a clean comb, hair cream, and a doll with hair for demonstration. The central idea is for pupils to recognise tools and simple actions for keeping hair neat and clean. Observe pupils as they mimic combing and applying cream to show their understanding of basic hair care.
Class: Pre-School Level 1
Term: First Term
Week: 9
Age: 2 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Health Habits
Curriculum Theme: Health Habits
Previous Lesson: Simple personal hygiene practices like washing hands and bathing.
Topic: CARE OF THE HAIR
Subject Matter: CARE OF THE HAIR; How to take care of the hair. Weekly focus: Care of the Hair: Cream, Plaiting and Daily Grooming.
Specific Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
Cognitive Domain
- Identify a comb and hair cream.
- Name simple actions for hair care, such as “comb” and “cream.”
Affective Domain
- Show interest in keeping their hair neat.
- Listen attentively to instructions about hair care.
Psychomotor Domain
- Pretend to comb their hair.
- Pretend to apply hair cream.
Social Domain
- Participate in group activities related to hair care.
- Take turns when using instructional materials (e.g., doll).
Reference Materials
- NAPPS National Unified Teaching Scheme for Pre-School Level 1
- Early Childhood Care and Education resources
Instructional Materials
- Real comb (clean and soft-bristled)
- Small container of hair cream
- Doll with hair (for demonstration)
- Picture charts showing children combing hair, applying cream, and plaited hair
- Posters of neat and untidy hair
- Video clips (as specified in the lesson content)
Rationale for the Lesson
This lesson helps 2-year-olds develop early self-care habits by focusing on hair grooming. Learning about hair care promotes hygiene, self-esteem, and prepares them for greater independence in personal grooming as they grow.Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils have seen adults comb their hair and apply cream. They also have some basic understanding of keeping themselves clean.Lesson Content/Board Summary
CARE OF THE HAIR: Cream, Plaiting and Daily Grooming
Taking care of our hair means keeping it clean and neat every day.
How to take care of our hair:
- Wash the hair: We wash our hair with soap and water to make it clean.
- Comb the hair: We use a comb to make our hair smooth and tidy.
- Apply hair cream: We put a little cream on our hair to make it soft and shiny.
- Plaiting the hair: Some hair can be plaited (braided) to keep it neat and beautiful.
Key Words
- Hair – The soft threads that grow on our head.
- Comb – A tool with teeth used to make hair tidy.
- Cream – A soft paste we put on our hair to make it soft and shiny.
Hair Care Rhyme
Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”
My hair, my hair, so soft and neat,
Comb it gently, can’t be beat.
Cream it softly, shine so bright,
Keep it tidy, day and night.
My hair, my hair, so soft and neat,
Comb it gently, can’t be beat.
Actions:
- “My hair, my hair”: Touch own hair.
- “Comb it gently”: Pretend to comb hair with fingers.
- “Cream it softly”: Pretend to rub cream on hair.
- “Shine so bright”: Make hands sparkle gesture.
- “Keep it tidy”: Pat head gently.
Watch and Learn About Hair Care
💡 Teacher Guide for Using This Board Summary
How to teach the content: Introduce the topic by showing pictures of children with neat hair. Explain each step of hair care using simple words and actions. Emphasize that neat hair makes us look good and feel clean. Use the real comb and cream to demonstrate. For “plaiting,” show a doll with plaited hair and explain that some long hair can be made into beautiful lines.
What to show or demonstrate: Show a clean comb and a small container of hair cream. Demonstrate combing a doll’s hair. Demonstrate applying a tiny bit of cream to the doll’s hair. Show pictures of children with neatly combed and plaited hair. Point to the “Key Words” and say them clearly, having pupils repeat.
How to use the rhyme/song: Sing the “Hair Care Rhyme” slowly and clearly. Demonstrate the actions for each line. Encourage pupils to join in with the actions and repeat the words after you. Sing it several times to help them remember.
How to use the video: Introduce the video as a fun song about washing and combing hair. Play the video. After watching, ask pupils what they saw in the video (e.g., “What did the children do to their hair?”). Encourage them to mimic the actions from the video, such as pretending to comb or wash hair.
What to watch for: Observe if pupils can identify the comb and cream when shown. Check if they can mimic the actions of combing and applying cream. Listen for their attempts to say the key words. Correct any misconceptions gently and reinforce positive habits.
Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques
Play-based Learning, Demonstration, Guided Practice, Songs and Rhymes, Picture Talk, Question and Answer, Imitation, Manipulation of Objects, Repetition.Instructional Procedures
Step 1: Introduction
Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Engaging/Motivation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets pupils and asks, “Who has nice, neat hair today?” The teacher shows pictures of children with neat hair and asks, “Do you like neat hair?”
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings, point to their hair, and say “Yes!” to liking neat hair.
Learning Point: Pupils are introduced to the idea of neat hair and its importance.
Step 2: Identifying Hair Care Tools
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Identification/Naming
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher brings out a clean comb and a small container of hair cream. “What is this?” (holding up the comb). “We use it to comb our hair.” “What is this?” (holding up the cream). “We put cream on our hair.” The teacher says “comb” and “cream” clearly and has pupils repeat.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils identify the comb and cream, repeating the names “comb” and “cream” after the teacher.
Learning Point: Pupils identify and name basic hair care tools.
Step 3: Demonstrating Hair Care Actions
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Modelling
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher uses a doll to demonstrate how to gently comb hair. Then, the teacher shows how to take a tiny bit of cream and rub it on the doll’s hair. The teacher also shows a picture of plaited hair, explaining it keeps hair neat.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the teacher’s demonstration of combing and applying cream to the doll’s hair. They look at the picture of plaited hair.
Learning Point: Pupils observe the correct actions for hair care.
Step 4: Guided Practice with Actions
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Guided Imitation/Practice
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher encourages pupils to pretend to comb their own hair with their fingers. “Let’s comb our hair!” Then, “Let’s put cream on our hair!” (pretending to rub cream). The teacher guides them to mimic the actions.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils pretend to comb their hair with their fingers and pretend to apply cream, imitating the teacher’s actions.
Learning Point: Pupils practise the physical actions of hair care.
Step 5: Hair Care Rhyme and Movement
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Reinforcement/Engagement
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads pupils in singing the “Hair Care Rhyme” with actions. The teacher sings slowly and repeats the rhyme several times, encouraging full participation.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils sing along with the teacher and perform the actions for the hair care rhyme.
Learning Point: Pupils reinforce hair care concepts through song and movement.
Step 6: Video Reinforcement
Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Visual Learning/Reinforcement
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher plays the “Wash Your Hair Song” video. After the video, the teacher asks, “What did the children do to their hair in the song?” and encourages pupils to mimic the actions from the video.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils watch the video and then respond to the teacher’s question by mimicking washing and combing actions.
Learning Point: Pupils reinforce hair care actions through visual and auditory input.
Step 7: Evaluation/Review
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher checks pupils’ understanding through short questions and practical tasks.
- “Point to the comb!” (showing the comb and cream).
- “Show me how you comb your hair!”
- “What do we put on our hair to make it soft?” (prompt for “cream”).
- “Show me neat hair on the picture!”
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: Summarizing/Closure
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher praises pupils for their participation and reminds them to always keep their hair clean and neat. “Good job! Remember to always keep your hair neat and tidy!”
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and respond with “Yes, teacher!” or “Okay!”
Learning Point: Pupils are encouraged to practice good hair care habits daily.
Lesson Keywords
- Hair – The soft threads that grow on our head.
- Comb – A tool with teeth used to make hair tidy.
- Cream – A soft paste we put on our hair to make it soft and shiny.
- Neat – Tidy and well-arranged.
Differentiation
- Support: For pupils who need extra help, the teacher can use hand-over-hand guidance to help them mimic combing or applying cream. Provide more repetition of key words and actions. Use larger, clearer pictures.
- Extension: For pupils who grasp the concepts quickly, encourage them to identify other items used for personal hygiene (e.g., soap for bathing, toothbrush for teeth) from a small selection of pictures. Ask them to point to their own hair and say “my hair” clearly.
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