Note for teachers using this lesson plan
Before this lesson, prepare clear charts or pictures showing the nose, safe cleaning methods (like an adult gently wiping with tissue), and various small, sharp, or strange objects children might be tempted to put in their nose (e.g., buttons, beads, pen caps, small stones). The central idea pupils must grasp is that putting objects in the nose is dangerous and should never be done. Observe pupils shaking their heads or saying “no” when presented with a picture of an object near a nose, indicating successful learning.
Class: Pre-School Level 1
Term: First Term
Week: 7
Age: 2 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Health Habits
Curriculum Theme: Health Habits
Previous Lesson: Not separately stated in the scheme.
Topic: Care of the Nose
Subject Matter: Care of the Nose: Avoiding Sharp or Strange Objects
Specific Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
Cognitive Domain
- Identify their nose when asked.
- Name one simple way to care for their nose (e.g., keep it clean).
- Identify objects that should not be put in the nose.
Affective Domain
- Show willingness to avoid putting sharp or strange objects in their nose.
- Listen attentively to instructions about nose care.
Psychomotor Domain
- Point to their nose.
- Shake their head to indicate “no” when shown objects that should not go in the nose.
Social Domain
- Participate in group activities like singing a rhyme about nose care.
Reference Materials
- NAPPS National Unified Teaching Scheme for Pre-School Level 1
- Early Childhood Care and Education resources
Instructional Materials
- Video clips (e.g., educational safety videos for toddlers)
- Charts and Posters showing the nose and safe/unsafe objects
- Pictures of sharp or small objects (e.g., button, bead, pen cap, small stone)
- Pictures of safe nose cleaning (e.g., parent wiping child’s nose with tissue)
- Soft tissue paper (for teacher demonstration)
Rationale for the Lesson
This lesson is crucial for 2-year-olds as it teaches fundamental personal safety and hygiene. Understanding how to care for their nose, especially avoiding dangerous objects, helps prevent injuries and promotes good health habits from an early age. It connects directly to their daily experiences and physical well-being.Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils can identify some parts of their body and can follow simple instructions.Lesson Content/Board Summary
Care of the Nose: Avoiding Sharp or Strange Objects
Our nose helps us to:
- Breathe air in and out.
- Smell nice things like food and flowers.
How to care for our nose:
- Keep your nose clean. Ask your mummy or daddy to help you wipe your nose gently with a soft tissue when it is runny.
- NEVER, EVER put sharp or strange objects inside your nose!
- Things like beads, buttons, small stones, pen caps, or tiny toys can hurt your nose very badly.
- They can get stuck and make it hard to breathe.
- Always keep small objects away from your nose.
Key Words
- Nose – The part of our face we use to breathe and smell.
- Clean – Free from dirt.
- Sharp – Having an edge or point that can cut or hurt.
- Objects – Things we can see and touch.
- Safe – Not in danger, not likely to cause harm.
My Little Nose Rhyme
Tune: Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
Lyrics:
My little nose, my little nose,
It helps me breathe, it helps me smell.
My little nose, my little nose,
I keep it clean, I keep it well.
No sharp things, no strange things,
Inside my nose, I’ll never put.
My little nose, my little nose,
I keep it safe, safe for good!
Actions: Point to nose, pretend to breathe deeply, sniff the air, gently tap nose, then shake head vigorously for “no sharp things, no strange things.”
Watch and Learn About Nose Safety
💡 Teacher Guide for Using This Board Summary
How to teach the content: Begin by asking pupils to point to their nose. Discuss its uses (breathing, smelling) using simple language and actions. Show pictures of an adult gently wiping a child’s nose with tissue, explaining that this is how we keep it clean. Then, introduce the main safety rule: NEVER put objects in the nose. Show pictures of various small, sharp, or strange objects and explicitly state, “No, this does not go in your nose!”
What to show or demonstrate: Point to your own nose and encourage pupils to do the same. Demonstrate sniffing, and gently wiping your nose with a tissue. Show the charts and posters of safe vs. unsafe objects. Physically demonstrate shaking your head “no” when holding up a picture of a dangerous object.
How to use the rhyme/song: Sing the “My Little Nose” rhyme several times with the pupils, encouraging them to do the actions. Emphasize the “No sharp things, no strange things” line with a strong head shake.
How to use the video: Introduce the video as a fun way to learn more about keeping our nose safe. After watching, ask simple questions like, “What did the video say not to put in your nose?” and encourage pupils to practice saying “No!” to putting objects in their nose.
What to watch for: Observe if pupils can correctly point to their nose and if they shake their head “no” when shown pictures of objects that should not go in the nose. Ensure they understand the “no objects” rule is serious.
Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques
Play-based Learning, Demonstration, Guided Practice, Songs and Rhymes, Picture Talk, Question and Answer, Repetition, Practical Activity.Instructional Procedures
Step 1: Introduction
Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Engagement/Recall
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets pupils warmly. Sings a simple “Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes” song or another body parts song, emphasizing the nose. Asks pupils to point to their nose.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils greet the teacher, sing along, and point to their nose.
Learning Point: Pupils recall and identify their nose.
Step 2: Presentation (Nose Function)
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Visual Aid
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows a chart of the face and points to the nose. Explains in simple terms what the nose does: “Our nose helps us breathe air in and out. It also helps us smell nice things like food and flowers.” Teacher demonstrates breathing and sniffing.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, watch the teacher’s demonstration, and mimic breathing and sniffing actions.
Learning Point: Pupils understand the basic functions of the nose.
Step 3: Presentation (Care of Nose – Cleanliness)
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Instruction
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows a picture of an adult gently wiping a child’s nose with a tissue. Explains, “We must keep our nose clean. If your nose is runny, ask your mummy or daddy to help you wipe it gently with a soft tissue.” Teacher demonstrates using a tissue gently.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils watch the pictures and the teacher’s demonstration, pretending to wipe their nose gently.
Learning Point: Pupils learn about keeping their nose clean with adult help.
Step 4: Presentation (Avoiding Objects – CORE)
Time: 6 minutes
Teaching Skill: Safety Instruction/Visual Aid
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher brings out pictures of sharp or strange objects (e.g., beads, buttons, pen caps). Holds up each picture and says firmly, “This does NOT go in your nose! It can hurt you!” Teacher shakes head “no” for each object. Emphasizes: “Never, ever put anything small or sharp in your nose.”
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils watch and listen carefully. They shake their heads “no” when the teacher shows pictures of dangerous objects.
Learning Point: Pupils understand the danger of putting objects in the nose and learn to avoid it.
Step 5: Guided Practice/Rhyme
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Repetition/Engagement
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads pupils in singing the “My Little Nose” rhyme, encouraging them to perform the actions. Teacher repeats the rhyme several times, paying special attention to the “No sharp things, no strange things” line with a strong head shake.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils sing the rhyme with the teacher and perform the actions, especially shaking their heads for “no.”
Learning Point: Pupils reinforce the lesson through song and movement.
Step 6: Video/Reinforcement
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Multimedia/Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces the video, “Let’s watch a fun video about keeping our nose safe!” Plays the video. After the video, the teacher asks, “What did the video tell us not to put in our nose?” and encourages pupils to say “No!” to objects.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils watch the video. They respond to the teacher’s question and practice saying “No!” to putting objects in their nose.
Learning Point: Pupils reinforce nose safety through visual learning and oral practice.
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.
- “Point to your nose.”
- (Show a picture of a button) “Should this go in your nose? Show me with your head.”
- “What does our nose help us do?” (Guide for breathing/smelling).
- “Who should help you clean your nose?” (Guide for mummy/daddy).
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond orally and demonstrate the required skill where appropriate.
Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.
Step 8: Conclusion
Time: 2 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summary/Encouragement
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher praises pupils for their participation and reminds them, “Always keep your nose safe and clean! Never put anything inside it.” Teacher leads pupils in a final round of the “My Little Nose” rhyme.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, respond to praise, and sing the rhyme one last time.
Learning Point: Pupils consolidate learning and feel encouraged.
Lesson Keywords
- Nose – The part of our face we use to breathe and smell.
- Clean – Free from dirt.
- Sharp – Having an edge or point that can cut or hurt.
- Objects – Things we can see and touch.
- Safe – Not in danger, not likely to cause harm.
Differentiation
- Support: For pupils who struggle, use larger, more prominent pictures of safe/unsafe objects. Provide one-on-one prompts and hand-over-hand guidance for pointing to the nose or shaking their head. Repeat instructions and key phrases slowly and clearly.
- Extension: Encourage pupils who grasp the concept quickly to identify other body parts and mention one way to care for them. Ask them to point to different parts of their face and say “safe” or “not safe” when shown various objects.
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