Personal Beautification, Hairstyles for Girls and Boys for Pre-School Level 4

Class: Pre-School Level 4
Term: Second Term
Week: 7
Age: 5 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Social Habits
Curriculum Theme: Social Habits
Previous Lesson: Good manners at home and school.
Topic: Personal Beautification: Hairstyles for Girls and Boys
Subject Matter: Personal Beautification – Hairstyling – Types of hairdo for girls. – Types of haircut for boys.

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• Identify different hairstyles for girls from pictures.
• Identify different haircuts for boys from pictures.
• Name their own hairstyle.

Affective Domain

• Appreciate the importance of neat and clean hair.
• Show interest in different hairstyles and haircuts.

Psychomotor Domain

• Point to various hairstyles and haircuts shown in pictures.
• Demonstrate a simple “combing” action.

Social Domain

• Participate in discussions about why they like certain hairstyles.
• Share the name of their own hairstyle with the class.

Reference Materials

• NAPPS National Unified Teaching Scheme for Pre-School Level 4
• Early Childhood Care and Education resources
• Relevant picture books on personal hygiene and care

Instructional Materials

• Charts showing different hairstyles for girls (e.g., braids, cornrows, ponytails, natural afro)
• Posters showing different haircuts for boys (e.g., low cut, skin cut, neatly trimmed afro)
• Pictures of children with various neat hairstyles
• A comb (for demonstration)

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps 5-year-olds understand that keeping their hair neat and well-styled is an important part of personal beautification and hygiene. Learning about different hairstyles for boys and girls fosters self-care, confidence, and an appreciation for looking presentable, which are key social habits at this age.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils know how to greet, identify parts of their body, and understand the importance of being clean.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Personal Beautification: Hairstyles for Girls and Boys

Personal Beautification means making ourselves look neat, clean, and attractive. It helps us feel good and look presentable to others.

Hairstyles are the different ways we arrange or cut our hair. Keeping our hair neat is a very important part of personal beautification.

Why is neat hair important?

• It makes us look smart and tidy.
• It shows we care for ourselves.
• It helps keep our hair healthy and free from dirt.
• It makes us feel confident.

Hairstyles for Girls

Girls have many beautiful ways to style their hair. Some common ones are:

• Braids: Hair woven together in patterns (e.g., single braids, cornrows).
• Ponytails: Hair tied up at the back or top of the head.
• Natural Afro/Puff: Hair left in its natural curly state, neatly combed.
• Twists: Hair twisted into sections.

Haircuts for Boys

Boys also have different ways to cut their hair to look neat. Some common ones are:

• Low cut: Hair cut very short all over.
• Skin cut: Hair cut extremely short, almost to the skin.
• Neatly trimmed Afro: Hair left a bit longer but shaped and kept tidy.

What the Teacher Should Show or Draw

• Display charts and posters of various neat hairstyles for girls and boys.
• Point to different parts of the hair and demonstrate a simple combing action.

Neat Hair Rhyme

Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”

Lyrics:

My hair is neat, my hair is clean,
The prettiest hair you’ve ever seen!
Girls have braids and ponytails,
Boys have cuts that never fail.
My hair is neat, my hair is clean,
Looking good for everyone!

Actions: Point to head, make combing motions, show tying a ponytail, make a cutting motion with hands.

How to use the rhyme: Sing the rhyme together, encouraging pupils to do the actions. Repeat it several times to reinforce the message of neat and clean hair.

Watch and Learn About Neatness

The teacher will play a short video about keeping clean and neat, including hair care.

Key Words

• Beautification – making yourself look neat and attractive.
• Hairstyles – the way hair is cut or arranged.
• Braids – hair woven together.
• Low cut – a very short haircut for boys.

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: Greeting/Engaging

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils warmly and leads them in a short “Good Morning” song. The teacher then asks pupils what they do to look neat and tidy before coming to school.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings, sing the song, and share simple ideas like bathing, brushing teeth, and wearing clean clothes.

Learning Point: Pupils are engaged and reminded of personal hygiene routines.

Step 2: Explanation of Hairstyling

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Visual Aid

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains that keeping our hair neat and well-styled is part of “personal beautification.” The teacher uses charts and pictures to show how different hairstyles make people look good and decent. “Hairstyling is a way of beautifying oneself.”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively, look at the charts and pictures, and repeat “personal beautification” and “hairstyling.”

Learning Point: Pupils understand the meaning of personal beautification and hairstyling.

Step 3: Identifying Girls’ Hairstyles

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Picture Talk/Identification

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher displays pictures and charts showing various hairstyles for girls (e.g., braids, cornrows, ponytails, natural afro). The teacher names each style and asks girls to point to the one they have or like.

Pupils’ Activity: Girls identify and point to different hairstyles, mentioning the names as repeated by the teacher. Some may point to their own hair.

Learning Point: Girls recognise and name common hairstyles for girls.

Step 4: Identifying Boys’ Haircuts

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Picture Talk/Identification

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher displays pictures and charts showing various haircuts for boys (e.g., low cut, skin cut, neatly trimmed afro). The teacher names each style and asks boys to point to the one they have or like.

Pupils’ Activity: Boys identify and point to different haircuts, mentioning the names as repeated by the teacher. Some may point to their own hair.

Learning Point: Boys recognise and name common haircuts for boys.

Step 5: Rhyme and Discussion on Neatness

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Song/Discussion

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads the pupils in singing the “Neat Hair Rhyme” with actions. After the rhyme, the teacher asks why it is good to have neat and clean hair, encouraging pupils to share their thoughts.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils sing the rhyme with actions and share simple reasons why neat hair is good (e.g., “it looks nice,” “it’s clean”).

Learning Point: Pupils reinforce the importance of neat and clean hair through song and discussion.

Step 6: Pupil Application – My Hairstyle

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Application/Sharing

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher encourages pupils, one by one or in small groups, to mention the name of their own hairstyle or haircut and briefly say why they like it. The teacher praises neat hair.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils take turns to mention their hairstyle (e.g., “I have braids,” “I have a low cut”) and say why they like it (e.g., “it’s pretty,” “it’s easy to comb”).

Learning Point: Pupils apply the lesson to themselves and express personal preference.

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. Show me a picture of a girl with braids.
2. Show me a picture of a boy with a low cut.
3. What is your own hairstyle called?
4. Why is it good to have neat hair?

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond orally and demonstrate the required skill where appropriate (e.g., pointing to pictures, naming their hairstyle, giving a simple reason).

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 1 minute

Teaching Skill: Summarising/Reinforcement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarises the lesson by reminding pupils that keeping their hair neat and clean, whether it’s a hairstyle for girls or a haircut for boys, makes them look smart and feel good. The teacher encourages them to always ask their parents or guardians to help them keep their hair neat.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and repeat the importance of neat hair.

Learning Point: Pupils are encouraged to maintain neat hair as a good habit.

Lesson Keywords

• Beautification – making yourself look neat and attractive.
• Hairstyles – the way hair is cut or arranged.
• Braids – hair woven together.
• Ponytails – hair tied up.
• Low cut – a very short haircut for boys.
• Neat – tidy and clean.

Differentiation

• Support: For pupils who struggle to identify styles, the teacher will use fewer pictures at a time, provide hand-over-hand guidance to point, and repeat names slowly. Use more direct questions like “Is this braids?” for yes/no answers.
• Extension: For quicker learners, the teacher can ask them to describe one feature of a hairstyle they like (e.g., “The braids are long,” “The low cut is very short”). They can also be encouraged to identify other children in the class with similar hairstyles.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Prepare the charts and pictures of various hairstyles and haircuts beforehand. Ensure they are clear, colourful, and age-appropriate. When discussing hairstyles, emphasize neatness and cleanliness for all styles. Encourage all pupils, both boys and girls, to participate actively in identifying and discussing the different styles. The goal is to instill an appreciation for personal grooming and self-care. Observe pupils as they point and name styles to gauge their understanding. Praise efforts to encourage participation, especially from shy children. Ensure the video is previewed and ready to play without interruption.