Materials of Cleaning Footwear and Steps for Pre-School Level 3

Class: Pre-School Level 3
Term: Third Term
Week: 7
Age: 4 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Health Habits
Curriculum Theme: Health Habits
Previous Lesson: Not separately stated in the scheme.
Topic: CLEANING FOOTWEAR: MATERIALS AND STEPS
Subject Matter: CLEANLINESS: FOOT-WEARS. Weekly focus: Cleaning Footwear: Materials and Steps.

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• Identify at least two materials used for cleaning footwear.
• Recall simple steps involved in cleaning footwear.

Affective Domain

• Appreciate the importance of keeping their footwear clean.
• Show willingness to keep their shoes on while in school.

Psychomotor Domain

• Demonstrate simple actions of cleaning footwear (e.g., wiping, brushing).
• Practise the habit of not removing their shoes in school unless instructed.

Social Domain

• Discuss with peers the importance of clean footwear.
• Follow classroom rules regarding footwear.

Reference Materials

• NAPPS National Unified Teaching Scheme for Pre-School Level 3
• Relevant Early Childhood Care and Education resources

Instructional Materials

• Chart showing different types of footwear
• Posters illustrating steps for cleaning shoes
• Small basin
• Water
• Bar of soap
• Small brush
• Soft cloth
• A pair of slightly dirty shoes for demonstration
• Video on cleaning shoes for children

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson is crucial for 4-year-olds as it introduces essential hygiene practices related to personal appearance and health. Learning to clean footwear helps children understand responsibility, contributes to their overall neatness, and prevents the spread of dirt and germs, fostering good health habits from an early age.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils can identify different types of footwear and understand the general concept of keeping themselves and their belongings clean.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

CLEANING FOOTWEAR: MATERIALS AND STEPS

Keeping our footwear clean is important for our health and for looking neat. Dirty shoes can carry germs and make us look untidy.

Materials for Cleaning Footwear

• Water: To wet and rinse.
• Soap: To remove dirt and germs.
• Small brush: To scrub off dirt.
• Soft cloth: To wipe and dry.
• Basin: To hold water.

Simple Steps for Cleaning Footwear

1. Get your cleaning materials ready.
2. Wet the shoes with a little water.
3. Apply soap to the brush or cloth.
4. Gently scrub the dirty parts of the shoes.
5. Rinse the shoes with clean water.
6. Wipe them dry with a clean cloth.
7. Let them air dry completely.

Important Rule: Keep Your Shoes On in School

It is important not to remove your shoes while in school unless your teacher tells you to. This keeps your feet safe and the classroom tidy.

Key Words

• Footwear – Shoes, sandals, or slippers that we wear on our feet.
• Clean – Free from dirt.
• Brush – A tool with bristles used for scrubbing.
• Soap – A substance used with water for washing.

Clean Shoes Song

Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”

Shoes, shoes, on my feet,
Keep them clean and very neat.
Brush the dirt and wash with soap,
Shiny shoes, full of hope.
Shoes, shoes, on my feet,
Keep them clean and very neat.

Actions:

• “Shoes, shoes, on my feet”: Point to own feet.
• “Keep them clean and very neat”: Make a wiping motion.
• “Brush the dirt and wash with soap”: Make brushing and washing motions.
• “Shiny shoes, full of hope”: Rub hands together as if polishing.

Watch and Learn: Cleaning Our Shoes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=132X5Q1y22Y

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

• Demonstration
• Guided Practice
• Play-based Learning
• 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 “Good Morning” song. The teacher then asks pupils to look at their shoes and asks, “Are your shoes clean today? What do we wear on our feet?” The teacher introduces the topic: cleaning footwear.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings, sing the song, look at their shoes, and answer the questions. They listen as the teacher introduces the topic.

Learning Point: Pupils are engaged and introduced to the lesson topic.

Step 2: Materials for Cleaning Footwear

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Identification/Naming

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher displays the instructional materials (basin, water, soap, brush, cloth) and a chart showing them. The teacher names each material and asks pupils to repeat the names. The teacher explains the use of each material for cleaning shoes.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the materials, repeat their names after the teacher, and listen to their uses.

Learning Point: Pupils identify and name materials used for cleaning footwear.

Step 3: Discussing Steps for Cleaning Footwear

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Sequencing

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher uses posters to illustrate the simple steps for cleaning footwear. The teacher explains each step clearly and slowly, asking pupils what they think happens next. The teacher also explains why clean shoes are important (health, neatness).

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the posters, listen to the explanation of each step, and answer simple questions about the sequence.

Learning Point: Pupils understand the sequence of steps for cleaning footwear and its importance.

Step 4: Teacher Demonstration

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Practical Demonstration

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher takes a pair of slightly dirty shoes and demonstrates the cleaning process step-by-step using the actual materials. The teacher talks through each action as it is performed (e.g., “First, I wet the shoe,” “Now, I scrub with the brush and soap”).

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils watch the teacher’s demonstration carefully, observing how each material is used and how the shoes are cleaned.

Learning Point: Pupils visually learn the practical application of cleaning footwear.

Step 5: Guided Practice and Rhyme

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Practice/Reinforcement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher encourages pupils to mimic the cleaning actions (e.g., wiping, scrubbing in the air) while singing the “Clean Shoes Song.” The teacher guides them through the actions and repeats the song several times.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils sing the “Clean Shoes Song” with the teacher and perform the actions, practising the cleaning movements.

Learning Point: Pupils reinforce their learning through active participation and song.

Step 6: Importance of Keeping Shoes On

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Rule Setting/Discussion

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher discusses with pupils why it is important to keep their shoes on while in school, emphasizing safety and tidiness. The teacher then plays the video on cleaning shoes, asking pupils to watch for the cleaning process and the importance of neatness.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the discussion, share their ideas on why shoes should stay on, and watch the video, identifying familiar cleaning actions.

Learning Point: Pupils understand the rule of keeping shoes on in school and reinforce their knowledge of cleaning.

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.

1. “What do we use to clean our shoes?” (Show materials and ask them to name).
2. “Show me how you would scrub a dirty shoe.” (Pupils mimic action).
3. “Why is it good to have clean shoes?”
4. “Should we take off our shoes in school without asking?”

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: Summarisation/Encouragement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher praises the pupils for their participation and reminds them to always keep their shoes clean and to remember the rule about wearing shoes in school. The teacher encourages them to tell their parents what they learned.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the teacher’s concluding remarks and acknowledge the importance of clean footwear.

Learning Point: Pupils are encouraged to apply the learned habits at home.

Lesson Keywords

• Footwear – Items like shoes, sandals, or slippers worn on the feet.
• Clean – To remove dirt or marks from something.
• Brush – A tool with stiff hairs or bristles used for scrubbing or cleaning.
• Soap – A substance used with water for washing and cleaning.

Differentiation

• Support: For pupils who struggle, provide larger pictures of cleaning materials. Use hand-over-hand guidance to help them mimic the cleaning actions. Repeat the names of materials and steps more frequently, using visual cues.
• Extension: For pupils who grasp the concepts quickly, ask them to identify other items around the classroom that can be cleaned with similar materials. Encourage them to explain in their own words why each cleaning step is important.