Materials for Cleaning Toilets and Why Toilets Must Be Clean for Pre-School Level 4

Class: Pre-School Level 4

Term: Second Term

Week: 8

Age: 5 years

Duration: 30 minutes

Subject: Health Habits

Curriculum Theme: Not separately stated in the scheme.

Previous Lesson: Good personal hygiene practices.

Topic: Materials for Cleaning Toilets and Why Toilets Must Be Clean

Subject Matter: Materials used for cleaning toilets and the importance of cleaning the toilet.

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• Identify at least three materials used for cleaning toilets.
• List two reasons why toilets must be kept clean.

Affective Domain

• Appreciate the importance of a clean toilet for good health.
• Show willingness to help keep their environment clean (under adult supervision).

Psychomotor Domain

• Point to pictures or real objects of toilet cleaning materials.
• Demonstrate (through actions) the idea of scrubbing or wiping.

Social Domain

• Participate actively in class discussions and activities.

Reference Materials

• NAPPS National Unified Teaching Scheme for Pre-School Level 4.
• Relevant Early Childhood Care and Education resources.

Instructional Materials

• Charts showing different toilet cleaning materials.
• Posters illustrating clean and dirty toilets.
• Real objects: a toilet brush, a scrub brush, a small empty container labelled “soap/detergent”, a small empty container labelled “bleach/disinfectant” (clearly marked as for adult use only), a bucket, and a clean cloth.
• Pictures of germs.

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson is crucial for 5-year-olds as it introduces them to the importance of hygiene in their immediate environment, specifically the toilet. Understanding why toilets need to be clean and identifying the tools used helps children develop a sense of responsibility towards cleanliness and prevents the spread of germs and sickness, promoting overall health.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils can identify different parts of a house and understand the general concept of cleanliness and washing hands after using the toilet.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Materials for Cleaning Toilets and Why Toilets Must Be Clean

Toilets are places we use to pass out waste from our bodies. Because of this, toilets can easily become dirty and full of germs. To keep us healthy and prevent bad smells, we must clean toilets regularly.

Materials used for cleaning toilets:

• Toilet brush: Used to scrub inside the toilet bowl.
• Scrub brush: Used to clean the toilet seat and floor around the toilet.
• Soap or detergent: Helps to remove dirt and make the toilet clean.
• Bleach or disinfectant: Special liquids that kill germs. (Teacher Note: Always handled by adults only!)
• Bucket: To hold water for cleaning.
• Water: To rinse and wash away dirt.
• Gloves: To protect hands during cleaning (adult use).

Why toilets must be clean:

• To kill and remove germs that can make us sick.
• To prevent bad smells.
• To make the toilet a pleasant and healthy place to use.
• To keep our school and homes healthy.

Key Words

• Toilet – A place where we pass out waste from our bodies.
• Clean – Free from dirt and germs.
• Germs – Tiny things that can make us sick.
• Brush – A tool with stiff hairs used for cleaning.
• Soap – A substance used with water for washing and cleaning.

What the Teacher Should Show or Draw

The teacher should display the real toilet cleaning materials (or clear pictures) and point to each one while naming it. The teacher can also show a chart with a happy, clean toilet and a sad, dirty toilet with germs drawn around it.

Clean Toilet Song

Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”

Clean, clean, clean the toilet,
Make it shiny, make it bright.
No more germs, no more bad smell,
Keep it clean with all your might.
Brush and scrub and wash it well,
Keep our toilet clean and swell!

Actions:

Clean, clean, clean the toilet: Make scrubbing motions with hands.

Make it shiny, make it bright: Point to an imaginary shiny toilet.

No more germs, no more bad smell: Shake head “no” and wave hands.

Keep it clean with all your might: Make strong arm muscles.

Brush and scrub and wash it well: Mimic brushing and scrubbing.

Keep our toilet clean and swell! Give a thumbs-up.

How to use the rhyme: The teacher leads pupils in singing the song while performing the actions. Repeat several times to reinforce the message of toilet cleanliness and the actions involved in cleaning (conceptually).

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

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

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Engaging/Recalling

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and asks them what they do after using the toilet. The teacher then asks what makes our toilets smell bad or look dirty sometimes.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond by saying “wash hands” and share their ideas about dirty toilets.

Learning Point: Pupils recall previous knowledge about hygiene and begin to think about toilet cleanliness.

Step 2: Presentation of Cleaning Materials

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Identification

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces the topic “Materials for Cleaning Toilets.” The teacher displays real cleaning materials (or clear pictures) one by one, names them, and explains their simple use. The teacher emphasizes that chemicals like bleach are for adults only.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the materials, listen to their names, and repeat the names after the teacher. They point to each material as it is named.

Learning Point: Pupils identify and name common toilet cleaning materials.

Step 3: Discussion on Importance of Cleaning

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Questioning

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows posters of a clean toilet and a dirty toilet. The teacher asks pupils which toilet looks better and why. The teacher explains that dirty toilets have germs that can make us sick and cause bad smells. Clean toilets keep us healthy and happy.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils compare the pictures, answer the teacher’s questions, and listen to the explanation about germs and sickness.

Learning Point: Pupils understand why toilets must be kept clean.

Step 4: Rhyme Reinforcement

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Singing/Movement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads the pupils in singing the “Clean Toilet Song” with actions. The teacher encourages pupils to sing loudly and perform the actions.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils sing the song along with the teacher and perform the actions, reinforcing the lesson’s message.

Learning Point: Pupils internalize the importance of toilet cleanliness through song and movement.

Step 5: Guided Practice – Listing Materials

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Response

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher points to the displayed cleaning materials and asks individual pupils to name them. The teacher also asks pupils to mention any other cleaning materials they know or have seen at home.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils take turns naming the materials and contribute other examples they might know.

Learning Point: Pupils practice identifying and naming toilet cleaning materials.

Step 6: Guided Practice – Stating Reasons

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Prompting/Reinforcement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks pupils, “Why is it important to clean our toilets?” The teacher prompts them with keywords like “germs” and “smell” if needed.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils state reasons for cleaning toilets, such as “to kill germs” or “to stop bad smells.”

Learning Point: Pupils articulate the reasons for toilet cleanliness.

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.

1. “Point to the toilet brush.”
2. “What do we use soap for when cleaning?”
3. “Name one material an adult uses to clean the toilet.”
4. “Tell me one reason why we must clean our toilets.”

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: Summarizing/Encouraging

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher praises the pupils for their participation and reminds them that a clean toilet means a healthy us. The teacher encourages them to always tell an adult if the toilet is dirty.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and respond positively.

Learning Point: Pupils are encouraged to maintain good hygiene habits and report dirty toilets.

Lesson Keywords

• Toilet – A special room or place with a bowl for passing out body waste.
• Clean – Not dirty; free from germs and dirt.
• Germs – Very tiny living things that can make people sick.
• Brush – A tool with bristles used for scrubbing and cleaning.
• Soap – A substance used with water to wash and clean things.

Differentiation

• Support: For pupils who are struggling, the teacher can use larger, more colourful pictures of the cleaning materials, provide more repetition of names and uses, and offer hand-over-hand guidance to point to objects. Focus on identifying just two materials and one reason.
• Extension: For pupils who grasp the concept quickly, the teacher can ask them to name more cleaning materials, explain in their own words why germs are bad, or suggest other areas in the bathroom that need cleaning.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Before the lesson, ensure you have all the instructional materials ready, especially the real objects or clear pictures of cleaning supplies. It is vital to emphasize that chemicals like bleach and disinfectants are only to be handled by adults, and children should never touch them. Focus on the identification of materials and the *why* of cleaning, rather than the *how* for children. Encourage active participation through pointing, repeating names, and singing the song. Observe pupils’ ability to name materials and state reasons as a measure of understanding. Reinforce the message that a clean environment helps everyone stay healthy.