Note for teachers using this lesson plan
Before this lesson, prepare clear pictures or charts showing children engaging in various activities using their legs (walking, running, jumping, kicking). Also, ensure you have clean water and soap for a brief demonstration of washing feet. The central idea for pupils is to understand that their legs are for movement and need to be kept clean and safe. Observe pupils pointing to their legs and demonstrating simple leg actions to show successful learning.
Class: Pre-School Level 3
Term: First Term
Week: 6
Age: 4 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Health Habits
Curriculum Theme: Health Habits
Previous Lesson: Not separately stated in the scheme.
Topic: Care of the Legs
Subject Matter: Functions and care of the legs.
Specific Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
Cognitive Domain
- Identify their legs when asked.
- List at least two functions of their legs.
- State at least two ways to care for their legs.
Affective Domain
- Show appreciation for their legs by participating in leg-related activities.
- Express willingness to keep their legs clean and safe.
Psychomotor Domain
- Point to their legs.
- Demonstrate actions like walking, running, and jumping.
- Pretend to wash their legs.
Social Domain
- Participate actively in group discussions about leg care.
Reference Materials
- NAPPS National Unified Teaching Scheme for Pre-School Level 3
- Early Childhood Care and Education resources on body parts and hygiene
- Relevant picture charts and posters
Instructional Materials
- Chart showing children walking, running, jumping
- Pictures of clean and dirty feet
- Small basin, water, and soap for demonstration
- Puppet or doll with visible legs
Rationale for the Lesson
Understanding the functions and care of the legs is crucial for 4-year-olds as it helps them develop body awareness and good hygiene habits. This lesson connects directly to their daily experiences of movement and encourages them to take responsibility for their personal health and safety, promoting overall well-being.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils can identify some other body parts like head, hands, and eyes. They also enjoy moving their bodies and playing.
Lesson Content/Board Summary
Functions and Care of the Legs
Our legs are very important body parts! We have two legs.
Functions of the Legs
Our legs help us to:
- Walk: Move from one place to another slowly.
- Run: Move from one place to another quickly.
- Jump: Push off the ground with both feet.
- Kick: Push something with our foot (like a ball).
- Stand: Stay upright.
- Dance: Move our body to music.
Care of the Legs
We must take good care of our legs to keep them healthy and strong:
- Wash them daily: Use soap and water to keep them clean, especially our feet.
- Wear clean shoes: Protect our feet from dirt, sharp objects, and injuries.
- Rest our legs: After playing, our legs need to rest.
- Avoid injuries: Be careful when playing and running.
Key Words
- Legs – the two long parts of our body that help us move.
- Walk – to move by putting one foot in front of the other.
- Run – to move very fast with your legs.
- Clean – free from dirt.
- Shoes – coverings for our feet.
My Legs Rhyme
Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”
Lyrics:
My legs, my legs, so strong and grand,
They help me walk across the land.
Run and jump and kick the ball,
My legs help me stand up tall.
Wash them clean with soap and water,
Keep them safe, my son, my daughter.
Actions: Point to legs, march in place, run in place, jump, pretend to kick, stand tall, pretend to wash legs, point to feet.
Watch and Move Along
💡 Teacher Guide for Using This Board Summary
How to teach the content: Begin by asking pupils to point to their legs. Use the chart/pictures to show different actions. Explain each function simply and ask pupils to demonstrate. For leg care, explain why each point is important, showing pictures of clean vs. dirty feet. Demonstrate how to wash feet using a basin, water, and soap.
What to show or demonstrate: Point to your own legs and ask pupils to point to theirs. Demonstrate walking, running (in place), jumping, and kicking. Show the chart/pictures of children using their legs. Demonstrate a simple foot wash using the basin and soap.
How to use the rhyme/song: Introduce “My Legs Rhyme” after discussing functions. Sing it slowly first, demonstrating the actions. Repeat several times, encouraging pupils to join in with both singing and actions. Use it as a movement break.
How to use the video: Introduce the video as “The Legs Song.” Ask pupils to watch and try to do the actions shown in the video. After watching, discuss what actions their legs can do, as seen in the song.
What to watch for: Observe if pupils correctly identify their legs and actively participate in the movement activities. Note if they can name at least one function or care habit. Correct any misconceptions gently.
Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques
- Play-based Learning
- Demonstration
- Guided Practice
- Songs and Rhymes
- Picture Talk
- Question and Answer
- Practical Activity
- Repetition
Instructional Procedures
Step 1: Introduction
Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Engagement/Recall
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and starts with a warm-up song like “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes” to get them moving and thinking about body parts. The teacher then asks, “What body parts did we just touch?”
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils greet the teacher, sing and perform actions for the warm-up song, and respond by naming body parts like head, shoulders, knees, and toes.
Learning Point: Pupils are engaged and recall names of some body parts.
Step 2: Identifying Legs
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Identification/Observation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher says, “Today we will talk about our wonderful legs!” The teacher points to their own legs and asks, “Who can show me their legs?” The teacher then uses a puppet or doll to point to its legs and asks, “What are these?”
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils point to their own legs. They identify the legs on the puppet/doll and say “Legs!”
Learning Point: Pupils correctly identify their legs.
Step 3: Functions of the Legs
Time: 6 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows pictures/charts of children walking, running, jumping, and kicking. For each picture, the teacher asks, “What are they doing with their legs?” The teacher demonstrates each action and asks pupils to imitate.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the pictures, describe the actions, and imitate walking, running (in place), jumping, and kicking with their legs.
Learning Point: Pupils understand and demonstrate various functions of the legs.
Step 4: Rhyme Reinforcement
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Songs and Rhymes/Repetition
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces the “My Legs Rhyme” and sings it with actions. The teacher encourages pupils to join in, repeating the rhyme and actions several times.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the rhyme, then sing along and perform the actions for “My Legs Rhyme.”
Learning Point: Pupils reinforce learning about leg functions through song and movement.
Step 5: Care of the Legs
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Practical Demonstration/Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks, “How do we keep our legs healthy and clean?” The teacher guides a discussion on washing legs, wearing shoes, and resting. The teacher demonstrates washing feet with water and soap in a basin.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils share ideas, observe the demonstration, and discuss the importance of keeping their legs clean and safe.
Learning Point: Pupils learn practical ways to care for their legs.
Step 6: Video Reinforcement
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Audio-Visual Learning
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces the “Legs Song for Kids” video and asks pupils to watch and try to do the actions. After the video, the teacher asks, “What did the children in the video do with their legs?”
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils watch the video and attempt to follow the actions. They then name some actions their legs can do from the song.
Learning Point: Pupils reinforce understanding of leg functions and movement through a visual aid.
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.
- “Show me your legs.”
- “What do your legs help you do? (e.g., walk, run, jump)”
- “How do you keep your legs clean?”
- “Demonstrate how you would wash your feet.”
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: Summary/Reinforcement
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher praises the pupils for their participation and reminds them to always take good care of their legs by keeping them clean and safe. The teacher concludes by singing “My Legs Rhyme” one last time.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, respond to praise, and sing the rhyme one more time.
Learning Point: Pupils are reminded of the importance of leg care.
Lesson Keywords
- Legs – the body parts we use to move.
- Walk – to move slowly with legs.
- Run – to move fast with legs.
- Clean – not dirty.
- Shoes – what we wear on our feet.
Differentiation
- Support: For pupils who struggle to identify their legs, provide hand-over-hand guidance to point to their legs. Use larger pictures and repeat instructions slowly. Allow them to only name one function or care habit.
- Extension: Encourage advanced pupils to name more than two functions of the legs or suggest other ways to keep their legs safe (e.g., looking where they are going, not running with sharp objects). Ask them to draw a picture of themselves using their legs.
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