Note for teachers using this lesson plan
Before this lesson, prepare a clean tissue, a small mirror, and pictures of children wiping their noses. The central idea for pupils is to understand that their nose needs to be kept clean and that they must always ask an adult for help when cleaning it, especially when using a tissue. Emphasize that children should never put anything sharp or their fingers into their nose. Successful learning will be observed when pupils can point to their nose, pretend to wipe it with a tissue, and say “ask an adult for help.”
Class: Pre-School Level 1
Term: First Term
Week: 6
Age: 2 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Health Habits
Curriculum Theme: Health Habits
Previous Lesson: General hygiene habits
Topic: Care of the Nose
Subject Matter: Care of the Nose: Cleaning the Nose
Specific Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
Cognitive Domain
- Identify their nose when asked.
- Name one simple reason why we clean our nose (e.g., to breathe well).
- State that they should ask an adult for help to clean their nose.
Affective Domain
- Show willingness to keep their nose clean.
- Listen attentively to instructions on nose care.
Psychomotor Domain
- Point to their nose.
- Demonstrate the action of wiping their nose with a tissue (pretend).
Social Domain
- Participate in group activities related to 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., animated songs about nose care)
- Charts and posters showing children cleaning their noses safely
- Clean tissues
- Small mirror
- Pictures of a clean nose and a dirty nose
Rationale for the Lesson
This lesson is important for 2-year-olds as it introduces them to basic personal hygiene, specifically caring for their nose. Learning to keep their nose clean helps prevent the spread of germs and ensures they can breathe comfortably. It also teaches them to seek adult help for personal care tasks, fostering a sense of safety and responsibility.Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils can identify some parts of their body and have been introduced to general hygiene practices like washing hands.Lesson Content/Board Summary
Care of the Nose: Cleaning the Nose
Our nose helps us to:
- Breathe air in and out.
- Smell nice things like flowers and food.
Sometimes our nose gets dirty or runny. We need to keep it clean so we can breathe well and stay healthy.
How to Clean Your Nose Safely:
- Always ask an adult (mummy, daddy, teacher) for help.
- Use a soft, clean tissue to gently wipe your nose.
- Never put your fingers or any sharp objects inside your nose.
- Throw the used tissue in the dustbin.
Key Words
- Nose – The part of our face that helps us breathe and smell.
- Clean – Free from dirt.
- Tissue – A soft paper used for wiping.
- Adult – A grown-up person (like mummy, daddy, teacher).
Clean Nose Song
Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”
Lyrics:
Nose, nose, on my face,
Helps me breathe in every place.
When it’s dirty, what to do?
Ask an adult, me and you!
Wipe it gently, nice and slow,
Then a clean nose, watch it grow!
Actions: Point to nose, pretend to breathe deeply, pretend to wipe nose, point to an adult, make a gentle wiping motion, smile.
Watch and Practise
💡 Teacher Guide for Using This Board Summary
How to teach the content: Begin by asking pupils to point to their nose. Explain simply what the nose does (breathe, smell) using gestures. Show pictures of clean and dirty noses. Emphasize the two main rules: always ask an adult for help and use a tissue. Repeat these rules several times.
What to show or demonstrate: Demonstrate how to gently wipe the nose with a clean tissue. Show a picture of a child asking an adult for help. Use the mirror to let pupils see their own noses. Clearly show that fingers or other objects should not go into the nose.
How to use the rhyme/song: Sing the “Clean Nose Song” multiple times, encouraging pupils to join in with the actions. Use exaggerated actions to make it fun and memorable. Focus on the key phrase “Ask an adult.”
How to use the video: Introduce the video as a fun way to learn about nose cleaning. Play the video and encourage pupils to watch the actions. After watching, ask pupils to mimic the wiping action shown in the video and repeat “clean nose” or “wipe nose.”
What to watch for: Observe if pupils can correctly point to their nose and if they understand that an adult’s help is needed. Correct any attempts to put fingers or objects into their nose immediately and gently redirect them to the safe method.
Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques
- Play-based Learning
- Demonstration
- Guided Practice
- Songs and Rhymes
- Picture Talk
- Repetition
- Practical Activity
Instructional Procedures
Step 1: Introduction
Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Engagement/Recall
Teacher’s Activity: Greet pupils and sing a “Good Morning” song. Ask pupils to point to different body parts they know (e.g., eyes, ears, mouth). Then, ask them to point to their nose.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils greet the teacher, sing along, and point to the body parts as called out, including their nose.
Learning Point: Pupils identify their nose and recall other body parts.
Step 2: Presentation of the Nose’s Function
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Visual Aid
Teacher’s Activity: Hold up a picture of a nose. Ask, “What is this?” Explain in simple terms what the nose does: “Our nose helps us breathe air in and out, and it helps us smell nice things like food and flowers.” Demonstrate smelling a pretend flower.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils identify the nose, watch the teacher, and try to breathe in and out through their nose, and pretend to smell.
Learning Point: Pupils understand the basic functions of the nose.
Step 3: Discussing the Need for Cleaning
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Discussion/Observation
Teacher’s Activity: Show pictures of a clean nose and a slightly runny/dirty nose. Ask, “Which nose looks healthy and happy?” Explain that sometimes our nose gets dirty, and we need to clean it to stay healthy and breathe well.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the pictures, point to the clean nose, and listen to the explanation.
Learning Point: Pupils understand why it’s important to clean their nose.
Step 4: Demonstration of Safe Nose Cleaning
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Modelling
Teacher’s Activity: Hold up a clean tissue. Demonstrate how to gently wipe the nose from the outside. Emphasize: “Always ask an adult for help!” Show a picture of a child asking an adult. Stress that fingers or other objects should never go inside the nose.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils watch the teacher’s demonstration carefully. They repeat “Ask an adult” and “Use a tissue.”
Learning Point: Pupils learn the correct and safe way to clean their nose and the importance of adult help.
Step 5: Guided Practice and Rhyme Reinforcement
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Guided Practice/Song
Teacher’s Activity: Distribute clean tissues (or pretend tissues) to pupils. Guide them to practise the wiping motion on their own nose (from the outside). Sing the “Clean Nose Song” together, encouraging pupils to do the actions while singing. Repeat the song twice.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils hold their tissues, practise the wiping motion on their nose, and sing along with the actions.
Learning Point: Pupils practise the skill and reinforce learning through song and actions.
Step 6: Video and Discussion
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Multimedia/Reinforcement
Teacher’s Activity: Introduce the video: “Let’s watch a fun video about cleaning our nose!” Play the “Nose Cleaning Song for Kids” video. After the video, ask pupils what they saw and what they should do when their nose is dirty.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils watch the video, point to the nose, and try to mimic actions. They respond to the teacher’s questions by pointing or saying simple words like “tissue” or “adult.”
Learning Point: Pupils reinforce their understanding through visual and auditory learning.
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.”
- “What do we use to wipe our nose?” (Show a tissue).
- “Who should help you clean your nose?”
- “Show me how you wipe your nose with a tissue.”
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: Summarization/Positive Reinforcement
Teacher’s Activity: Praise pupils for their participation. Briefly recap: “We learned to keep our nose clean with a tissue and always ask an adult for help. A clean nose helps us breathe and stay healthy!” Lead pupils in a short “Goodbye” song.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the recap, clap for themselves, and sing the “Goodbye” song.
Learning Point: Pupils leave with a positive reinforcement of the lesson’s main points.
Lesson Keywords
- Nose – The part of your face you use to breathe and smell.
- Clean – Not dirty.
- Tissue – Soft paper for wiping.
- Adult – A grown-up person.
- Wipe – To clean with a cloth or tissue.
Differentiation
- Support: For pupils who need extra help, provide more one-on-one repetition of the key phrases (“nose,” “clean,” “adult help”). Use hand-over-hand guidance to help them practise the wiping motion with a tissue. Use larger, more colourful pictures.
- Extension: For pupils who grasp the concept quickly, ask them to identify other things their nose can smell (e.g., food, perfume, flowers). Encourage them to demonstrate the entire process (asking for help, wiping, throwing away tissue) with minimal prompting.
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