Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Before the lesson, ensure you have clear charts or posters showing a human head, and a doll or toy with a clearly defined head. The central idea for pupils is to physically point to and name their head, and understand its very basic functions like seeing and hearing. Observe pupils actively touching their head and pointing to the head on a doll or picture to confirm learning.

Class: Pre-School Level 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 6
Age: 2 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Pre-Science
Curriculum Theme: Not separately stated in the scheme.
Previous Lesson: Meaning and Examples of Domestic Animals
Topic: PARTS OF THE BODY – THE HEAD
Subject Matter: Identifying the head and its uses.

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

Identify their head when asked.
Point to the head on a chart, poster, or doll.
Name their head when prompted.

Affective Domain

Show interest in learning about their body parts.
Participate in activities involving touching their head.

Psychomotor Domain

Touch their head correctly.
Point to the head on others or objects.

Participate in guided group activities.

Reference Materials

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

Instructional Materials

Charts showing human body parts
Posters illustrating the head
A doll or toy with a clearly visible head

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding one’s body parts is fundamental for young children’s self-awareness and physical development. Learning about the head helps 2-year-olds recognise a major part of their body and begin to associate it with simple functions, fostering early body image and language development.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have a general awareness of their body and can follow simple instructions.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

THE HEAD

Our head is the top part of our body. It has our eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. We use our head to think, and the parts on our head help us to see, hear, smell, and eat.

Key Words

Head – The top part of our body.

My Head Song

Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”

My head, my head, I touch my head,
It’s on my body, right up ahead.
With eyes to see and ears to hear,
My wonderful head is very dear.
My head, my head, I touch my head,
It’s on my body, right up ahead.

Actions: Pupils touch their head when “head” is sung, point to eyes/ears when mentioned.

Watch and Learn About the Head

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jc-g9iGk_0w

💡 Teacher Guide for Using This Board Summary

How to teach the content: Point to your own head as you explain it’s the “top part of our body.” Use simple, clear language. Emphasize that the head helps us with important things like seeing and hearing, by pointing to your eyes and ears as you say it.

What to show or demonstrate: Display charts and posters of the human body. Point to the head on the charts. Then, use a doll or toy to show its head. Encourage pupils to touch their own heads as you demonstrate.

How to use the rhyme/song: Sing “My Head Song” slowly and clearly. Demonstrate the actions (touching head, pointing to eyes/ears). Repeat the song several times, encouraging pupils to join in with the actions and simple words. This repetition helps with memorisation and reinforces the concept.

How to use the video: Introduce the video as “a fun song about our head.” Play the video, encouraging pupils to watch and imitate the actions. After watching, ask pupils to touch their head again and say “head” as they saw in the video.

What to watch for: Observe if pupils can correctly touch their own head and point to the head on pictures or the doll. Watch for any confusion between the head and other body parts. Provide individual guidance as needed.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Play-based Learning
Demonstration
Guided Practice
Songs and Rhymes
Picture Talk
Repetition
Manipulation of Objects

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Engagement/Recall

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils warmly and leads them in a simple “Good Morning” song. The teacher then asks pupils to stand up and gently touch different parts of their body (e.g., “touch your tummy,” “touch your hand”) to get them moving and thinking about their body.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings and follow the teacher’s instructions to touch different body parts.

Learning Point: Pupils are engaged and ready to learn about their body.

Step 2: Presentation – Identifying the Head

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Identification

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher points to their own head and says, “This is my head!” The teacher then points to the head on a chart/poster and says, “This is a head.” The teacher asks, “Where is your head?” and gently guides pupils to touch their own heads.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the teacher, look at the charts, and attempt to touch their own heads.

Learning Point: Pupils begin to recognise and identify the head.

Step 3: Guided Practice – Touching the Head

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Practice/Repetition

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher says, “Touch your head!” and demonstrates the action. The teacher walks around, providing gentle physical guidance (hand-over-hand) to pupils who need help. The teacher repeats the instruction several times, encouraging all pupils to participate.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils repeatedly touch their heads, following the teacher’s instructions and demonstration.

Learning Point: Pupils practise physically identifying their head.

Step 4: Presentation – Uses of the Head (Simplified)

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Association

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher points to their eyes on their head and says, “My head helps me to see with my eyes!” Then points to their ears and says, “My head helps me to hear with my ears!” The teacher keeps the explanation very simple and visual.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the teacher pointing to their eyes and ears, and listen to the simple explanations.

Learning Point: Pupils understand that the head has parts that help them see and hear.

Step 5: Reinforcement – My Head Song

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Songs and Rhymes/Reinforcement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads the pupils in singing “My Head Song” from the Board Summary. The teacher demonstrates the actions (touching head, pointing to eyes/ears) and encourages pupils to sing along and perform the actions. The song is repeated 2-3 times.

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

Learning Point: Pupils reinforce their understanding of the head and its parts through song and movement.

Step 6: Application – Identifying Head on a Doll/Toy

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Application/Generalisation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher holds up a doll or toy and says, “Look! This doll also has a head!” The teacher points to the doll’s head and asks, “Where is the doll’s head?” The teacher encourages a few pupils to come forward and point to the doll’s head.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the doll and some point to its head when prompted.

Learning Point: Pupils can identify the head on different objects, generalising their 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.

“Show me your head!”
“What is this part of your body?” (pointing to their own head)
“Point to the head on the picture.” (using a chart/poster)

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 learning. The teacher briefly recaps, “Today we learned about our head! Our head is important!” and leads a short “Goodbye” song.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the recap and participate in the goodbye song.

Learning Point: Pupils feel successful and conclude the lesson positively.

Lesson Keywords

Head – The top part of our body.

Differentiation

Support: For pupils struggling to identify their head, the teacher will provide more one-on-one guidance, gently taking their hand to touch their head, and repeating the name “head” clearly and slowly. Use larger, clearer pictures for visual learners.
Extension: For pupils who quickly grasp the concept, the teacher can ask them to identify the head on a friend (with permission) or ask them to name one thing on their head (e.g., “eyes” or “ears”) after pointing to it.