First Aid and Recognising a First Aid Box for Primary 1

Class: Primary 1
Term: Third Term
Week: 7
Age: 6 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Physical & Health Education
Curriculum Theme: Safety and Emergency Preparedness
Focal competence: Identifying the contents of a first aid box and their uses
Key competencies/values: Respect
Skills:

• Identification of first aid box and the contents

Previous Lesson: Nail and Hair Care, Benefits of Body Cleanliness
Topic: First Aid
Subject Matter: Meaning of first aid, recognition of a first aid box

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• Explain the meaning of first aid.
• Recognise a first aid box.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 2025 Revised 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Relevant State Unified Scheme of Work
• Primary Physical and Health Education Textbook for Primary 1
• The HeadTeacher Scheme of work

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• A first aid box
• Materials in a first aid box (e.g., methylated spirit, iodine, cotton wool, hand gloves, scissors, bandages, plasters, bowl)
• First-aid box and safe sample contents
• First-aid picture cards

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson is important because it introduces young pupils to basic safety measures. Understanding first aid helps them know what to do in minor injury situations and the critical role of adults in emergencies. It builds a foundation for personal safety and quick response.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils should have a basic understanding of common injuries like cuts and bruises and the importance of being careful to avoid accidents.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

First Aid

Meaning of First Aid

First aid is the immediate help given to someone who is injured or sick, before a doctor or nurse arrives. It is the first help we give to make someone feel better quickly.

Recognising a First Aid Box

A first aid box is a special container where we keep things needed for first aid. It is usually a white box with a green cross sign on it. This sign tells us it contains items for helping people who are hurt.

When First Aid May Be Needed

First aid is needed for small problems like:

1. Small cuts or scratches.
2. Minor bruises.
3. Small burns that are not serious.
4. Nosebleeds.

What to Do When Someone Needs First Aid

1. Always tell a responsible adult (like your teacher or parent) if someone is hurt.
2. An adult will know how to give the right first aid or call for more help.

What Children Should Not Do

When an injury is serious, children should not try to:

1. Touch the injured person without an adult.
2. Give medicine to anyone.
3. Try to fix a serious injury by themselves.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Demonstration, Question and Answer, Explanation, Observation

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and asks them if they have ever seen someone get a small cut or fall down. The teacher asks what they did or saw an adult do to help.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to the questions, sharing their experiences.

Learning Point: Recalling injury experiences

Step 2: Meaning of First Aid

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains in simple terms what first aid means, using examples of immediate help for small injuries. “First aid is the first help we give to someone who is hurt or sick before a doctor comes.”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively and repeat the meaning of first aid.

Learning Point: Meaning of first aid

Step 3: When First Aid is Needed

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Discussion

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher discusses minor situations where first aid might be needed, such as small cuts, bruises, or nosebleeds. The teacher uses picture cards to illustrate these situations.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils identify situations from the picture cards and mention when first aid may be needed.

Learning Point: Minor injury situations

Step 4: Recognising a First Aid Box

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Demonstration

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher displays a first aid box and asks pupils to identify it. The teacher points out its features (e.g., white box, green cross) and explains its purpose.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils identify the first aid box and describe its appearance.

Learning Point: First aid box recognition

Step 5: Contents of a First Aid Box

Time: 6 minutes

Teaching Skill: Observation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher briefly shows some safe, simple items from the first aid box (e.g., plaster, cotton wool, bandage) and explains their general use in very simple terms, without allowing pupils to touch them.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the items and listen to their uses.

Learning Point: Basic first aid contents

Step 6: What to Do and Not Do

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Instruction

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher emphasises the importance of calling a responsible adult (teacher, parent) when someone is hurt and explains what children should not attempt to do, especially with serious injuries.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and state what they should do and not do.

Learning Point: Adult help importance

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:

1. What is first aid?
2. How do you recognise a first aid box?
3. What should you do if someone gets hurt?

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: First aid understanding

Step 8: Note-Taking

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Writing

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils to copy the essential Board Summary notes on the meaning of first aid and recognising a first aid box into their notebooks.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy the notes carefully into their notebooks.

Learning Point: Recording lesson notes

Step 9: Conclusion

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Reinforcement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarises the lesson by reminding pupils that first aid is immediate help and that they should always call an adult if someone gets hurt. The teacher praises them for their participation.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and affirm their understanding.

Learning Point: First aid summary

Continuous Assessment/Further Study

Type: Homework

Instruction: Draw a first aid box and list two items you might find inside it.

1. Draw a first aid box in your notebook.
2. Write down the names of two things you can find inside a first aid box.

Lesson Keywords

• First Aid – Immediate help given to an injured or sick person.
• First Aid Box – A container holding items for first aid.
• Injury – Harm or damage to a person’s body.
• Adult – A grown-up person.
• Help – To assist someone.

Differentiation

For weaker learners, the teacher will provide more visual aids and repeat explanations, focusing on recognising the first aid box and the simple rule of “tell an adult.” Faster learners can be asked to name more items found in a first aid box or describe a situation where first aid was needed in more detail.

Suggested Lesson Videos

For a video on “First Aid for Kids Primary 1” on YouTube, search for: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=first+aid+for+kids+primary+1+nigeria

Teacher Guide for Using This Lesson Plan

Before the lesson, ensure you have a clean and visible first aid box, along with a few safe sample contents (e.g., clean bandages, plasters, cotton wool) and relevant picture cards. Begin by engaging pupils with questions about minor injuries. Explain first aid in simple, age-appropriate language, emphasising that it’s “first help.” When demonstrating the first aid box, allow pupils to observe its appearance and the green cross symbol. Stress the importance of always informing a responsible adult if an injury occurs, and clearly state what children should not attempt. Guide pupils to copy the Board Summary notes after the main teaching points have been discussed and understood. Regularly check for understanding through questions and encourage participation. For pupils who struggle, use more hands-on demonstration and repetition. For those who grasp concepts quickly, challenge them to think about different scenarios or name more first aid items.