Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Before the lesson, prepare a few safe, warm (not hot) objects like a food flask with warm water, a warm water bottle, or a cup of warm (not hot) tea. The central idea for pupils is to understand that ‘hot’ means ‘be careful’ or ‘don’t touch, it can hurt’. Observe pupils pointing to or saying “hot” for examples, and demonstrating caution by moving their hands away from warm objects.

Class: Pre-School Level 1
Term: Third Term
Week: 6
Age: 2 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Pre-Science
Curriculum Theme: Not separately stated in the scheme.
Previous Lesson: Uses of Water at Home and School
Topic: HOT OBJECTS
Subject Matter: Hot Objects: Meaning and Examples; Knowing the sensation of touching hot objects or staying in the sun.

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

Identify objects that can be hot from pictures or real-life examples.
Say “hot” when shown a picture or a safely warm object.
Understand that hot objects can cause harm.

Affective Domain

Show caution when presented with a “hot” object.
Express “ouch” or discomfort when feeling a safely warm object.

Psychomotor Domain

Point to pictures of hot objects.
Move their hand away quickly from a safely warm object.

Participate in group activities by repeating words and actions related to hot objects.

Reference Materials

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

Instructional Materials

Charts showing pictures of the sun, fire, a cooking stove, a hot iron, and steaming food/drink.
A safely warm (not hot) food flask or water bottle.
A cup with safely warm water.
Ice cube (for contrast in video).

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson introduces young children to the concept of hot objects, which is crucial for their safety and early scientific understanding. By learning to identify and react cautiously to hot things, pupils develop essential self-preservation skills and begin to observe properties of their environment.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils can identify common objects around them and have experienced different sensations like warm and cool.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

HOT OBJECTS: Meaning and Examples

What does “Hot” mean?

Hot means something that feels very warm and can hurt if you touch it for too long. We need to be very careful around hot things.

When something is hot, it feels like “ouch!” and we quickly take our hand away.

Examples of Hot Objects:

The Sun: The sun in the sky is hot. It makes us feel warm.
Fire: Fire is very, very hot. We must never touch fire.
Cooking Stove: When Mummy cooks, the stove gets hot. We must stay away from the stove.
Electric Iron: When Mummy irons clothes, the iron is hot. We must not touch the iron.
Hot Food and Drinks: Hot soup, hot tea, or hot water are hot. We need to be careful when we eat or drink them.

Safety Rule: Always be careful around hot things. If you see something hot, tell an adult and do not touch it!

Key Words

Hot – feels very warm, can hurt.
Warm – a little hot, not too much.
Sun – the big, hot light in the sky.
Fire – very hot, burns.
Careful – means to be safe and watch out.

Hot Object Safety Rhyme

Tune: Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star

Lyrics:

Hot, hot, be careful now,
Don’t touch it, don’t touch it, wow!
Sun is hot, and fire too,
Keep your hands safe, me and you.
Hot, hot, be careful now,
Don’t touch it, don’t touch it, wow!

Actions: Shake head for ‘don’t touch’, point to sun/fire pictures, hug self for ‘safe hands’ or put hands behind back.

Watch and Learn About Hot and Cold

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmQ6x4T18qA

💡 Teacher Guide for Using This Board Summary

How to teach the content: Use simple, clear sentences. Emphasize “hot” with a slightly raised voice and a cautionary facial expression. Repeat key words like “hot” and “careful” often. Ask pupils to repeat after you.

What to show or demonstrate: Show the charts with pictures of hot objects. Point to each picture and name the object, explaining why it is hot and why we must be careful. Allow pupils to gently touch the safely warm food flask or water bottle to feel the “warm” sensation, guiding them to quickly withdraw their hand and say “hot” or “ouch”. Contrast with a cool object if available.

How to use the rhyme/song: Introduce the “Hot, Hot, Be Careful!” rhyme. Sing it slowly first, demonstrating the actions. Encourage pupils to join in with the actions and words. Repeat the rhyme 2-3 times to reinforce the message.

How to use the video: Introduce the video as a fun way to learn about hot and cold. Play the video and encourage pupils to watch and sing along. After the video, ask pupils to point to things that were hot in the video and briefly discuss the difference between hot and cold items shown.

What to watch for: Observe if pupils understand the meaning of “hot” by their reactions to the warm objects and their ability to point to hot objects in pictures. Watch for any pupils who might try to touch an unsafe object out of curiosity, and intervene immediately with gentle redirection and reinforcement of safety rules.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

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

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Engagement/Recall

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets pupils and sings a short welcome song. The teacher then asks pupils how they feel today (e.g., warm, cool) to introduce the idea of different sensations.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings, sing along, and share how they feel.

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

Step 2: Explanation of “Hot”

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Demonstration

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains what “hot” means using simple words. The teacher then shows a safely warm food flask/water bottle and allows pupils to gently touch it, guiding them to say “hot!” and quickly withdraw their hand. The teacher emphasizes “be careful”.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, gently touch the warm object, say “hot!”, and quickly move their hands away.

Learning Point: Pupils understand the sensation of “hot” and the need for caution.

Step 3: Examples of Hot Objects (Pictures)

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Visual Learning/Identification

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher displays charts with pictures of the sun, fire, a cooking stove, and an electric iron. For each picture, the teacher names the object and explains why it is hot and dangerous to touch.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils look at the pictures, listen to the teacher, and point to the hot objects as named.

Learning Point: Pupils identify common hot objects visually.

Step 4: Reinforcing Sensation and Safety

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Repetition/Practical Application

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows a picture of steaming hot food/drink. The teacher asks pupils what it is and how it feels. The teacher reiterates the safety rule: “Don’t touch hot things, tell an adult!”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to questions, say “hot,” and practice saying “don’t touch!” and “be careful!”

Learning Point: Pupils reinforce their understanding of hot objects and safety rules.

Step 5: Hot Object Safety Rhyme

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Song/Movement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces and leads pupils in singing the “Hot, Hot, Be Careful!” rhyme with actions. The teacher repeats the rhyme a few times.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, sing along, and perform the actions for the rhyme.

Learning Point: Pupils learn a rhyme that reinforces the concept of hot objects and safety.

Step 6: Video Reinforcement

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Audiovisual Learning

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces the “Hot and Cold Song” video. After playing the video, the teacher asks pupils to name one hot thing they saw in the video.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils watch the video, sing along, and respond to the teacher’s question.

Learning Point: Pupils reinforce their understanding of hot objects through an engaging video.

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 the picture of the hot sun.
What do you say when something is hot? (Encourage “hot!” or “ouch!”)
Show me how you are careful around hot things (e.g., move hand away).
Name one hot thing you saw today.

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: Summary/Closure

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher briefly reminds pupils to always be careful around hot objects and to tell an adult if they see something hot. The teacher leads a goodbye song.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, sing the goodbye song, and pack up their materials.

Learning Point: Pupils recall the main safety message and transition to the next activity.

Lesson Keywords

Hot – feels very warm and can hurt.
Warm – a little hot, not too much.
Sun – the big, hot light in the sky.
Fire – very hot, burns.
Careful – means to be safe.

Differentiation

Support: For pupils who are struggling, the teacher can provide more direct modelling of actions and words, use larger pictures, or offer hand-over-hand guidance when touching the safely warm object. Focus on identifying just one or two key hot objects.
Extension: For pupils who grasp the concept quickly, the teacher can ask them to identify other things in the classroom that might get warm (e.g., a light bulb, but only point, not touch) or encourage them to say a full sentence like “The sun is hot.”