Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Before this lesson, gather all necessary materials: a doll, a small basin with water, a washcloth, a small piece of soap, a towel, body cream, and a clean set of baby clothes. The central idea is for pupils to understand that they need to keep their skin clean and soft by bathing and applying cream, and then wearing clean clothes. Observe pupils as they imitate the actions of bathing, applying cream, and pointing to the care materials to show successful learning.

Class: Pre-School Level 1

Term: Second Term

Week: 3

Age: 2 years

Duration: 30 minutes

Subject: Health Habits

Curriculum Theme: Health Habits

Previous Lesson: Care of the Skin, Bathing and Drying the Body

Topic: Care of the Skin

Subject Matter: Care of the Skin: Body Cream, Clothing and Care Materials

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

Identify materials used for skin care (soap, water, cream, towel).
Name body cream and clean clothes.

Affective Domain

Show willingness to keep their skin clean.
Enjoy participating in skin care activities.

Psychomotor Domain

Demonstrate simple actions of applying body cream.
Point to clean clothes.

Participate in group activities related to skin care.

Reference Materials

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

Instructional Materials

Charts showing children bathing and applying cream
A doll
Small basin with water
Washcloth or sponge
Small piece of soap
Towel
Body cream
A clean set of baby clothes (e.g., vest, shorts)

Rationale for the Lesson

Learning about skin care at age two helps children develop early hygiene habits that are crucial for their health and well-being. Understanding how to use body cream and wear clean clothes after bathing teaches them practical steps to keep their bodies clean, soft, and comfortable, fostering a sense of self-care from a young age.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils know that they need to take a bath and wear clothes every day.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Care of the Skin: Body Cream, Clothing and Care Materials

Our skin covers our body. It helps to keep us safe and warm. We must take care of our skin to be clean and healthy.

How to Care for Our Skin:

Bathing: We use soap and water with a washcloth to gently rub our body. Then we rinse off the soap and dry our skin with a clean towel.
Applying Body Cream: After bathing and drying, we put a little body cream on our skin. We rub it gently all over our body to make our skin soft and smooth.
Wearing Clean Clothes: After putting on cream, we wear clean clothes. Clean clothes keep us fresh and comfortable.

Materials Used for Skin Care:

Soap: Helps to wash away dirt.
Water: To wash and rinse.
Washcloth/Sponge: To rub our skin gently.
Towel: To dry our skin.
Body Cream: To make our skin soft.
Clean Clothes: To wear after bathing and creaming.

Key Words

Skin – The outside part of our body.
Clean – Not dirty.
Cream – A soft paste we put on our skin.
Soap – What we use to wash our body.
Towel – What we use to dry our body.

Skin Care Rhyme

Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”

Wash, wash, wash your skin,
Wash it clean and fresh.
Rub the soap and rinse it off,
Then your skin is best!

Cream, cream, cream your skin,
Make it soft and smooth.
Rub it gently, all around,
Then your skin is good!

Actions:

“Wash, wash, wash your skin”: Make washing motions with hands.
“Rub the soap”: Rub hands together.
“Rinse it off”: Make rinsing motions.
“Cream, cream, cream your skin”: Rub hands on arms.
“Rub it gently”: Gentle rubbing motions.

💡 Teacher Guide for Using This Board Summary

How to teach the content: Introduce the topic by asking pupils if they like to be clean. Use the charts to show pictures of clean children. Explain simply that our skin needs care. Use the doll to demonstrate each step of bathing, applying cream, and dressing. Emphasise gentle actions and the importance of using clean materials.

What to show or demonstrate: Hold up each item (soap, washcloth, towel, body cream, clean clothes) as you name it. Demonstrate on the doll how to gently wash, dry, apply cream, and put on clean clothes. Allow pupils to touch the cream (a very small, safe amount) and feel its texture.

How to use the rhyme/song: Introduce the “Skin Care Rhyme” after demonstrating the actions. Sing it slowly and clearly, performing the actions. Repeat the rhyme several times, encouraging pupils to join in with the actions and simple words like “wash,” “cream,” and “clean.”

What to watch for: Observe if pupils are paying attention to the demonstrations and if they are attempting to imitate the actions of washing and creaming. Listen for their attempts to repeat key words like “soap,” “cream,” or “clean.”

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

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

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Engaging/Motivation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and sings a simple “Good Morning” or “Hello” song. The teacher then asks, “Who likes to be clean and smell nice?”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to the greeting and raise their hands or nod their heads to show they like to be clean.

Learning Point: Pupils are motivated and ready to learn about being clean.

Step 2: Presentation of Topic

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explaining/Visuals

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows charts of children who are clean and happy, and explains that today they will learn about taking care of their skin. The teacher introduces the topic: “Care of the Skin.”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils look at the charts and listen to the teacher. They repeat “Care of the Skin” after the teacher.

Learning Point: Pupils understand the topic for the day.

Step 3: Demonstration of Skin Care Steps

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Modelling/Practical Demonstration

Teacher’s Activity: Using a doll, a basin of water, soap, a washcloth, and a towel, the teacher demonstrates how to “bathe” the doll, dry it, and then apply body cream. The teacher explains each step simply.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils watch the teacher’s demonstration carefully, observing the steps of bathing, drying, and creaming the doll.

Learning Point: Pupils observe the practical steps of skin care.

Step 4: Identification of Care Materials

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Naming/Recognition

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher holds up each skin care material (soap, washcloth, towel, body cream, clean clothes) one by one, names it, and explains its use. The teacher asks pupils to point to each item as it is named.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils point to the correct item as the teacher names it. They repeat the names of the items after the teacher.

Learning Point: Pupils recognise and name skin care materials.

Step 5: Guided Practice with Body Cream

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Practice/Sensory Exploration

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher puts a tiny, safe amount of body cream on each pupil’s hand (if appropriate and safe for all pupils) and guides them to rub it gently on their hands, saying, “Rub, rub, soft skin.”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils rub the cream on their hands, feeling the texture, and repeat “Rub, rub, soft skin” with the teacher.

Learning Point: Pupils experience applying cream and associate it with soft skin.

Step 6: Rhyme and Movement Reinforcement

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Reinforcement/Songs and Rhymes

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads the pupils in singing the “Skin Care Rhyme” from the Board Summary, encouraging them to perform the actions for washing and creaming. The teacher repeats the rhyme twice.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils sing along with the teacher and perform the actions for the rhyme, reinforcing the skin care steps.

Learning Point: Pupils reinforce skin care concepts through song and movement.

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 the body cream.”
“Show me how you rub cream on your skin.”
“What do we wear after bathing and creaming?” (Point to clean clothes.)
“Name one thing we use to wash our body.” (Show soap or washcloth.)

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: Summarising/Encouragement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher praises the pupils for their participation and reminds them to always keep their skin clean and soft by bathing, using cream, and wearing clean clothes. “Always be clean and fresh!”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils say “Yes, teacher!” and clap their hands.

Learning Point: Pupils are encouraged to practise good skin care habits.

Lesson Keywords

Skin – The outside part of our body.
Clean – Not dirty.
Cream – A soft paste we put on our skin.
Soap – What we use to wash our body.
Towel – What we use to dry our body.

Differentiation

Support: For pupils who need extra help, the teacher can use hand-over-hand guidance for rubbing cream and provide more repetition of the names of care materials. Use larger pictures of the items for easier identification.
Extension: For pupils who grasp the concepts quickly, the teacher can ask them to identify the colour of the body cream or the clean clothes, or to demonstrate the actions more independently.