Note for teachers using this lesson plan
Before this lesson, please gather real hair care items like a comb, brush, small bottle of shampoo, hair oil or cream, and a small towel. These real objects will make the lesson concrete and engaging for the pupils. The central idea is for pupils to understand that caring for their hair keeps it clean, healthy, and looking good. Observe pupils as they identify their hair, name hair care items, and demonstrate simple actions like “combing” or “washing” in the air to show successful learning.
Class: Pre-School Level 3
Term: First Term
Week: 5
Age: 4 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Health Habits
Curriculum Theme: Health Habits
Previous Lesson: Care of the Body
Topic: CARE OF THE HAIR
Subject Matter: Functions of the hair, materials and ways to care for the hair.
Specific Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
Cognitive Domain
- Identify the hair on their heads.
- State at least two functions of the hair.
- Name at least three materials used for caring for the hair.
- Recall simple ways to care for their hair.
Affective Domain
- Show interest in keeping their hair clean and neat.
- Appreciate the importance of good hair hygiene.
Psychomotor Domain
- Point to their hair.
- Demonstrate simple actions of combing and washing hair.
Social Domain
- Participate in discussions about hair care.
- Sing along to a hair care song.
Reference Materials
- NAPPS National Unified Teaching Scheme for Pre-School Level 3
- Early Childhood Care and Education resources
Instructional Materials
- Real comb and hair brush
- Small bottle of shampoo
- Hair oil or cream
- Small towel
- Picture cards showing children washing and combing their hair
- Chart showing healthy hair and hair care steps
Rationale for the Lesson
This lesson is important for 4-year-olds as it introduces essential personal hygiene practices related to hair care. Learning about hair functions and care materials helps children develop a sense of responsibility for their bodies and promotes healthy habits from an early age, contributing to their overall well-being and confidence.Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils can identify different parts of their body and have a basic understanding of keeping themselves clean.Lesson Content/Board Summary
CARE OF THE HAIR
Functions of the Hair
- Our hair protects our head from the sun and cold.
- Our hair makes us look beautiful and neat.
Materials for Hair Care
- Comb
- Hair brush
- Shampoo (for washing)
- Water
- Towel
- Hair oil or cream
Ways to Care for Our Hair
- Wash our hair regularly with shampoo and water.
- Comb or brush our hair every day to make it neat.
- Apply hair oil or cream to keep it soft and shiny.
- Cover our hair when it is dusty to keep it clean.
- Do not share combs or brushes with others.
Key Words
- Hair – The growth on our head.
- Comb – A tool used to untangle and style hair.
- Shampoo – A liquid used to wash hair.
- Clean – Free from dirt.
- Healthy – Strong and good.
Hair Care Song
Tune: Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
Wash, wash, wash your hair,
Make it clean and shiny fair.
Rub the shampoo, make it foam,
Wash away the dirt from home.
Wash, wash, wash your hair,
Make it clean and shiny fair.
Comb, comb, comb your hair,
Every day with loving care.
Brush it gently, make it neat,
Looking good from head to feet.
Comb, comb, comb your hair,
Every day with loving care.
Actions: Mimic washing hair, rubbing shampoo, combing hair, and pointing to head.
Watch and Practise
💡 Teacher Guide for Using This Board Summary
How to teach the content: Begin by asking pupils to touch their hair and discuss its functions using simple language. Show real hair care items one by one, naming them and explaining their use. Demonstrate the actions of washing and combing. Emphasize the importance of not sharing personal items.
What to show or demonstrate: Display the real comb, brush, shampoo, and hair oil/cream. Demonstrate how to hold a comb and make “combing” motions in the air. Pretend to wash hair with shampoo and water. Use the picture cards to reinforce the actions.
How to use the rhyme/song: Introduce the “Hair Care Song” after discussing washing and combing. Sing it slowly first, performing the actions. Encourage pupils to join in and repeat the actions. Sing it 2-3 times to help them remember.
How to use the video: Introduce the video as a fun way to learn about washing hair. Play the video once for pupils to watch. After watching, discuss what they saw and encourage them to sing along and mimic the actions from the video. Ask questions like “What did the children use to wash their hair?”
What to watch for: Observe if pupils can correctly identify their hair and name at least two hair care items. Watch for their participation in singing and mimicking actions. Correct any misconceptions gently, for example, if they think sharing combs is okay.
Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques
- Play-based Learning
- Demonstration
- Guided Practice
- Songs and Rhymes
- Picture Talk
- Question and Answer
- Practical Activity
Instructional Procedures
Step 1: Introduction
Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Engagement/Recall
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and leads them in a short “Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes” song, emphasizing the head. The teacher then asks, “What is on our head?”
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils sing the song, touch their head, and respond, “Hair!”
Learning Point: Pupils are engaged and recall body parts, specifically the hair.
Step 2: Identifying Hair and Its Functions
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Observation/Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks pupils to touch their hair and look at their friends’ hair. The teacher then asks, “Why do we have hair?” and guides a discussion on functions like protecting the head from sun/cold and making us look nice.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils touch their hair, look at others’ hair, and offer simple ideas about why we have hair.
Learning Point: Pupils identify their hair and understand its basic functions.
Step 3: Introducing Hair Care Materials
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Naming
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher displays real hair care items (comb, brush, shampoo, hair oil/cream, towel) one by one, names them, and asks pupils to repeat the names. The teacher explains what each item is used for.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the items, repeat their names, and listen to their uses.
Learning Point: Pupils identify and name common hair care materials.
Step 4: Ways to Care for Hair (Washing)
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains the importance of washing hair. The teacher demonstrates (or uses pictures) how to wash hair with shampoo and water. The teacher then introduces and leads the “Wash, wash, wash your hair” part of the Hair Care Song.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, observe the demonstration, and sing along with actions, mimicking washing their hair.
Learning Point: Pupils learn about washing hair and practise the related song.
Step 5: Ways to Care for Hair (Combing and Oiling)
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Guided Practice/Reinforcement
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains the importance of combing and oiling hair. The teacher demonstrates combing and applying oil/cream. The teacher then leads the “Comb, comb, comb your hair” part of the Hair Care Song.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe, practise “combing” their hair in the air, and sing along with actions.
Learning Point: Pupils learn about combing and oiling hair and reinforce it with the song.
Step 6: Reinforcement with Video
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Visual Learning/Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces the video on washing hair. After playing the video, the teacher asks pupils what they learned from it and encourages them to share simple observations.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils watch the video, sing along, and share their observations about hair washing.
Learning Point: Pupils reinforce their understanding of hair care 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 hair.”
- “What does our hair do for our head?” (Expected: protects from sun/cold, makes us neat)
- “Name one thing we use to care for our hair.” (Expected: comb, shampoo, brush, oil)
- “Show me how you would comb your hair.”
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: Summarizing/Encouragement
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher praises the pupils for their participation and reminds them to always keep their hair clean and neat. The teacher leads them in singing the hair care song one last time.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils sing the song and promise to care for their hair.
Learning Point: Pupils are encouraged to practise good hair care habits.
Lesson Keywords
- Hair – The growth on our head.
- Comb – A tool used to untangle and style hair.
- Shampoo – A liquid used to wash hair.
- Clean – Free from dirt.
- Healthy – Strong and good.
Differentiation
- Support: For pupils who need extra help, the teacher can use larger picture cards, provide more one-on-one guidance during demonstrations, and repeat key words and phrases slowly. Hand-over-hand guidance can be used for mimicking actions like combing.
- Extension: For pupils who grasp the concepts quickly, the teacher can ask them to name additional hair care items they use at home or explain why it’s important not to share combs. They can also be encouraged to lead the actions for the hair care song.
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