Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Before this lesson, prepare a chart or poster showing a clear image of the human nose and various items with distinct smells (e.g., a flower, an orange peel, a small piece of garlic, a scented soap). The central idea for pupils is to identify their nose and understand its two main uses: breathing and smelling. Observe pupils as they point to their nose and actively participate in smelling activities to confirm their understanding.

Class: Pre-School Level 3
Term: Third Term
Week: 2
Age: 4 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Health Habits
Curriculum Theme: Health Habits
Previous Lesson: Identification of other body parts and their simple uses.
Topic: CARE OF THE NOSE: IDENTIFICATION AND USES
Subject Matter: Care of the Nose: Identification and Uses

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

Identify the nose on their own body.
Identify the nose on a chart or poster.
State at least two uses of the nose.

Affective Domain

Show appreciation for their nose and its functions.
Participate actively in discussions about the nose.

Psychomotor Domain

Point to their nose when asked.
Demonstrate how to breathe in and out through the nose.
Demonstrate smelling different objects.

Share ideas about what their nose helps them to smell.

Reference Materials

NAPPS National Unified Teaching Scheme for Pre-School Level 3
Relevant Early Childhood Care and Education resources

Instructional Materials

Chart showing the human face with a clear nose.
Posters depicting people breathing and smelling various items (e.g., flowers, food).
Real objects with distinct smells (e.g., flower, orange peel, scented soap, coffee powder).
A clean tissue.

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding the nose and its functions is fundamental for young children as it helps them develop body awareness and appreciate how their senses connect them to the world. This lesson encourages children to identify a key body part, learn its essential uses for breathing and smelling, and begin to understand basic self-care, which promotes overall health and safety.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils can identify some other parts of their body like eyes, mouth, and ears.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

CARE OF THE NOSE: IDENTIFICATION AND USES

What is the Nose?

The nose is a part of our face. It is in the middle of our face, above our mouth.

Identifying the Nose

Point to your nose.
Everyone has a nose!

Uses of the Nose

Our nose has two very important jobs:

Breathing: Our nose helps us to breathe. We take air in through our nose and let air out through our nose. Breathing helps us to live and play.
Smelling: Our nose helps us to smell things.
- We can smell nice things like food, flowers, and perfume.
- We can also smell bad things like rubbish or smoke. Smelling helps us know if something is safe or not.

Caring for the Nose (Briefly)

We should keep our nose clean. We can wipe it gently with a clean tissue. We should not put our fingers inside our nose.

Key Words

Nose – The part of our face we use for breathing and smelling.
Breathe – To take air in and out of our body.
Smell – To use our nose to detect different scents.

My Little Nose Rhyme

Tune: Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star

My little nose, right on my face,
It helps me breathe, in every place.
(Take a deep breath in and out)
It helps me smell, the flowers sweet,
(Sniff, pretend to smell a flower)
And yummy food, a tasty treat!
(Rub tummy)
Wipe it gently, keep it clean,
(Pretend to wipe nose with a tissue)
Best nose ever, I have seen!
(Point to nose, smile)

Actions: Point to nose, take deep breaths, sniff, rub tummy, pretend to wipe nose, point to nose and smile.

Watch and Learn About the Nose

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0h94h6t8z_M

💡 Teacher Guide for Using This Board Summary

How to teach the content: Begin by asking pupils to point to their nose. Use the chart and posters to reinforce identification. Explain the two main uses (breathing and smelling) with simple language and demonstrations. Emphasize the importance of keeping the nose clean.

What to show or demonstrate: Point to your own nose and encourage pupils to do the same. Demonstrate deep breathing in and out through the nose. Present various scented objects one by one, asking pupils to close their eyes, smell, and identify the scent. Show how to gently wipe the nose with a tissue.

How to use the rhyme/song: Introduce “My Little Nose Rhyme” after discussing the uses of the nose. Sing it slowly with the actions. Repeat it 2-3 times, encouraging pupils to join in the singing and actions. This helps reinforce the functions of the nose in a fun, memorable way.

How to use the video: Introduce the video as a fun way to learn more about the nose. Play the video once. After watching, ask pupils what new things they learned or what they remembered about the nose from the song. Encourage them to sing along to parts of the song if they can.

What to watch for: Observe if pupils can correctly identify their nose and articulate at least one use (breathing or smelling). Watch for participation in the smelling activity and the rhyme actions.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Play-based Learning
Demonstration
Guided Practice
Songs and Rhymes
Picture Talk
Question and Answer
Manipulation of Objects (smelling items)
Repetition

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Engagement/Warm-up

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and starts with a “Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes” song, emphasizing body parts. The teacher then asks pupils to point to different body parts they know.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils greet the teacher, sing and perform actions for the song, and point to body parts as requested.

Learning Point: Pupils recall and identify familiar body parts.

Step 2: Identifying the Nose

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Identification/Observation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces the topic by asking, “What part of our face helps us to smell?” The teacher then points to their own nose and asks pupils to point to theirs. The teacher shows a chart/poster of the nose and asks pupils to identify it.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils point to their noses, identify the nose on the chart/poster, and repeat the word “nose.”

Learning Point: Pupils identify the nose on their body and on visual aids.

Step 3: Discussing the Nose for Breathing

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Demonstration

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains that one important use of the nose is breathing. The teacher demonstrates taking a deep breath in through the nose and slowly breathing out, asking pupils to mimic the action. “Our nose helps us breathe air in and out.”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, observe the teacher’s demonstration, and practise breathing in and out through their nose.

Learning Point: Pupils understand that the nose is used for breathing.

Step 4: Discussing the Nose for Smelling

Time: 6 minutes

Teaching Skill: Practical Activity/Sensory Exploration

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces various scented objects (e.g., flower, orange peel, soap) one by one. The teacher asks pupils to close their eyes, smell each item through their nose, and describe what they smell (nice, not nice, sweet, strong, etc.). The teacher explains that the nose helps us smell.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils close their eyes, smell the objects, and share what they smell. They repeat that the nose helps them smell.

Learning Point: Pupils understand that the nose is used for smelling and can differentiate between some scents.

Step 5: Rhyme Reinforcement

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Repetition/Musicality

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads the pupils in singing the “My Little Nose Rhyme” with actions. The teacher sings slowly and encourages all pupils to join in, repeating the rhyme a few times.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils sing the rhyme along with the teacher and perform the actions.

Learning Point: Pupils reinforce their understanding of the nose’s uses through song and movement.

Step 6: Video and Discussion

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Visual Learning/Discussion

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces the video about the nose and plays it for the pupils. After the video, the teacher asks simple questions like, “What did the video say our nose helps us do?” or “What was your favourite part of the song?”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils watch the video and answer the teacher’s questions about the nose and its uses.

Learning Point: Pupils gain further understanding and consolidate knowledge 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 is one thing your nose helps you to do?” (e.g., breathe, smell)
The teacher holds up a flower and asks, “What part of your body will help you smell this?”
The teacher asks, “How do we get air into our body?”

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: Recap/Closure

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher praises the pupils for their participation and reminds them that their nose is very important for breathing and smelling, and they should always keep it clean. The teacher leads 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 the main points of the lesson and feel encouraged.

Lesson Keywords

Nose – The part of our face used for breathing and smelling.
Breathe – To take air in and out.
Smell – To use the nose to detect scents.
Clean – Free from dirt.

Differentiation

Support: For pupils who struggle to identify the nose, the teacher will provide hand-over-hand guidance to point to their nose and repeat the word “nose” several times. For smelling activities, use stronger, more distinct scents and provide fewer options for identification.
Extension: For pupils who quickly grasp the concepts, the teacher can ask them to name more things they can smell at home or school, or to demonstrate how to breathe deeply and slowly. They can also be encouraged to draw a simple picture of a face and point to the nose.