Note for teachers using this lesson plan
Before the lesson, prepare clear pictures or real objects representing healthy foods, clean water, and hygiene items like soap. Be ready to demonstrate simple exercises and lead a short song. The central idea is for pupils to recognise and practise simple healthy habits. Observe their participation in the song, drama, and their ability to demonstrate actions like washing hands or exercising.
Class: Pre-School Level 2
Term: First Term
Week: 10
Age: 3 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Health Habits
Curriculum Theme: Health Habits
Previous Lesson: How to Stay Healthy and Care
Topic: HEALTHY LIVING PRACTICE WITH SONGS, DRAMA AND DEMONSTRATION
Subject Matter: HOW TO STAY HEALTHY
Specific Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
Cognitive Domain
- Name at least two ways to stay healthy.
- Identify pictures of healthy foods and clean water.
Affective Domain
- Show interest in practising healthy habits.
- Appreciate the importance of keeping clean.
Psychomotor Domain
- Demonstrate simple exercises like jumping or clapping.
- Act out washing hands or drinking water.
Social Domain
- Participate in group songs and drama about healthy living.
Reference Materials
- NAPPS National Unified Teaching Scheme for Pre-School Level 2
- Early Childhood Care and Education resources
Instructional Materials
- Pictures of healthy foods (fruits, vegetables), clean water, and dirty places
- Real fruits (e.g., banana, orange) and a bottle of clean water
- Soap and a small basin (for demonstration)
- Chart posters showing healthy habits
- Flash cards with images of children playing and exercising
Rationale for the Lesson
This lesson is important for 3-year-olds as it introduces fundamental habits for good health in a fun and interactive way. Learning these practices early helps children build a foundation for a healthy lifestyle and understand how their actions contribute to their well-being.Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils can identify basic body parts and understand simple instructions like “sit down” or “stand up.” They may also have some informal knowledge of eating and playing.Lesson Content/Board Summary
HEALTHY LIVING PRACTICE: HOW TO STAY HEALTHY
To stay healthy and strong, we need to do many good things every day. Healthy living means taking care of our bodies so we don’t get sick.
Ways to Stay Healthy:
- Eat Good Food: Eat fruits, vegetables, and other healthy meals to make our bodies strong.
- Drink Clean Water: Always drink water that is clean and safe.
- Play and Exercise: Run, jump, and play outside to make our muscles strong.
- Keep Clean: Wash our hands with soap and water, especially before eating and after using the toilet. Take a bath every day.
- Avoid Dirty Places: Stay away from dirty areas that can make us sick.
Clean Hands Song
Tune: Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
Wash, wash, wash your hands,
Wash them clean with soap.
Rub and scrub and make them clean,
No more germs, we hope!
Wash, wash, wash your hands,
Sparkling clean for me!
Actions: Mimic washing hands, rubbing palms, scrubbing fingers, shaking hands dry.
Watch and Practise
Key Words
- Healthy – strong and not sick.
- Clean – free from dirt.
- Exercise – moving our bodies to stay strong.
- Water – what we drink to stay hydrated.
- Food – what we eat to get energy.
💡 Teacher Guide for Using This Board Summary
How to teach the content: Introduce each healthy habit using simple language. Show pictures or real objects for each point. For example, hold up a fruit for “Eat Good Food,” or a bottle of water for “Drink Clean Water.”
What to show or demonstrate: Demonstrate handwashing steps with soap and water. Lead pupils in simple exercises like jumping jacks, clapping, or running in place. Use the pictures to show clean vs. dirty places.
How to use the rhyme/song: Teach the “Clean Hands Song” by singing it slowly first, then with actions. Repeat it several times, encouraging pupils to join in the singing and actions. Use it to reinforce the importance of hygiene.
How to use the video: Introduce the video as a fun way to learn more about staying healthy. Ask pupils to watch carefully for different healthy actions. After watching, discuss what they saw and encourage them to mimic some of the actions from the video.
What to watch for: Observe if pupils can identify the healthy items and actions shown. Look for their active participation in the song, exercises, and drama activities.
Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques
Play-based Learning, Demonstration, Guided Practice, Songs and Rhymes, Picture Talk, Question and Answer, Role-play, Imitation, Practical Activity.Instructional Procedures
Step 1: Introduction
Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Engaging/Motivation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and leads them in a short, energetic “Good Morning” song. The teacher then asks, “How do we stay strong and happy?”
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings and try to answer the question, sharing simple ideas like “eat food” or “play.”
Learning Point: Pupils are engaged and introduced to the idea of staying strong.
Step 2: Introduction of Topic
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explaining/Visualisation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows pictures of healthy children smiling and playing, and then a picture of a sick child. The teacher introduces the topic: “Today, we will learn about ‘How to Stay Healthy’ so we can always be strong and happy!”
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the pictures and listen to the teacher, showing curiosity.
Learning Point: Pupils understand the lesson’s focus on healthy living.
Step 3: Eating Good Food and Drinking Clean Water
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows real fruits (e.g., banana, orange) and pictures of vegetables. “These are healthy foods that make us strong!” The teacher then shows a bottle of clean water. “We must drink clean water to stay healthy.” The teacher asks pupils to name the foods and water.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils name the foods and water, and repeat “eat healthy food” and “drink clean water.”
Learning Point: Pupils identify healthy foods and clean water as important for health.
Step 4: Play and Exercise
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Guided Practice/Movement
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows flash cards of children playing and exercising. “Playing makes our bodies strong!” The teacher leads pupils in simple exercises like jumping up and down, clapping hands, and stretching arms.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils imitate the teacher’s movements, jumping, clapping, and stretching.
Learning Point: Pupils understand that play and exercise keep them strong and demonstrate simple movements.
Step 5: Keeping Clean and Avoiding Dirty Places
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Song
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher demonstrates washing hands with soap and water. “We must wash our hands to remove germs!” The teacher then shows pictures of dirty places and explains why we should avoid them. The teacher leads the “Clean Hands Song.”
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils mimic handwashing actions and sing along with the teacher.
Learning Point: Pupils learn the importance of hygiene and avoiding dirt, reinforced by the song.
Step 6: Video and Drama Activity
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Visual Learning/Role-play
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher plays the short video on healthy habits. After the video, the teacher asks pupils to act out one healthy habit they saw, like eating a fruit, exercising, or washing hands.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils watch the video and then take turns acting out a healthy habit.
Learning Point: Pupils reinforce learning through visual input and practical role-play.
Step 7: Evaluation/Review
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher checks pupils’ understanding through short questions and practical tasks.
- “Name one food that makes you strong.”
- “Show me how you wash your hands.”
- “Show me how you exercise.”
- “What kind of water should we drink?”
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 practice healthy habits at home. “Remember to eat good food, play, keep clean, and drink clean water to stay healthy!”
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and repeat a short phrase like “I will be healthy!”
Learning Point: Pupils are encouraged to apply what they learned.
Lesson Keywords
- Healthy – being strong and not sick.
- Clean – free from dirt and germs.
- Exercise – moving your body to stay fit.
- Water – a clear liquid we drink.
- Food – what we eat to grow and have energy.
Differentiation
- Support: For pupils who need extra help, focus on identifying just one or two key healthy habits. Provide hand-over-hand guidance for demonstrating actions like handwashing. Repeat key phrases and the song more frequently.
- Extension: Encourage pupils who grasp the concepts quickly to name additional healthy foods or different types of exercises. Ask them to explain why a particular habit is good for them in simple terms.
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