Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Before this lesson, prepare soap, water, a clean towel, a toothbrush, and toothpaste for demonstration. The central idea is for pupils to recall and demonstrate basic healthy habits like handwashing and teeth brushing. Ensure a safe space for movement and demonstration. Observe if pupils can actively participate and imitate the actions correctly.

Class: Pre-School Level 2
Term: Third Term
Week: 1
Age: 3 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Health Habits
Curriculum Theme: Health Habits
Previous Lesson: Not separately stated in the scheme.
Topic: Second-Term Health Habits Revision
Subject Matter: Revision of Second Term’s Work. Weekly focus: Second-Term Health Habits Revision.

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

Identify at least two healthy habits (e.g., washing hands, brushing teeth).
Name objects used for personal hygiene (e.g., soap, toothbrush).

Affective Domain

Show willingness to practise healthy habits.
Appreciate the importance of keeping their bodies clean.

Psychomotor Domain

Demonstrate simple actions for washing hands.
Imitate simple actions for brushing teeth.

Participate actively in group activities related to health habits.

Reference Materials

NAPPS National Unified Teaching Scheme for Pre-School Level 2
Relevant Early Childhood Care and Education resources
Pictures and charts showing healthy habits

Instructional Materials

Real soap and water
A clean towel
A toothbrush and toothpaste
Picture cards showing children washing hands, brushing teeth, and keeping tidy
Chart posters illustrating steps for hygiene
Flashcards of hygiene items (e.g., soap, comb, toothbrush)

Rationale for the Lesson

Revising health habits is crucial for 3-year-olds as it reinforces essential routines for personal well-being and prevents illness. Practising these habits helps children develop independence and a sense of responsibility for their own health, contributing to a healthy school and home environment.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have previously learned about basic body parts and some simple actions like washing and cleaning.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Second-Term Health Habits Revision

Keeping ourselves clean and healthy is very important. We revise some of the good habits we learned last term.

1. Washing Hands

We wash our hands to remove germs and dirt. This keeps us healthy and stops us from getting sick.

When to wash hands:
- Before eating food.
- After using the toilet.
- After playing outside.
- After coughing or sneezing.
How to wash hands:
1. Wet your hands with clean water.
2. Put soap on your hands.
3. Rub your hands together to make bubbles (front, back, between fingers).
4. Rinse your hands with clean water.
5. Dry your hands with a clean towel.

2. Brushing Teeth

Brushing our teeth makes them strong and clean, and keeps our breath fresh. It helps to remove food bits and stop toothaches.

When to brush teeth:
- In the morning when you wake up.
- At night before you sleep.
How to brush teeth:
1. Put a little toothpaste on your toothbrush.
2. Brush the front, back, and top of your teeth gently.
3. Rinse your mouth with water.

3. Keeping Our Surroundings Clean

A clean environment helps everyone stay healthy. We should always put rubbish in the dustbin.

Put waste papers in the bin.
Keep our classroom and home tidy.

Clean Hands Song

Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”

Wash, wash, wash your hands,
Wash them nice and clean.
Rub the soap and make some foam,
Sparkling hands are seen!
Wash, wash, wash your hands,
Germs go far away!

Actions: Mimic washing hands, rubbing soap, rinsing, and shaking hands dry.

Watch and Practise Handwashing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9_22yP3RzM

Key Words

Clean – not dirty.
Healthy – strong and not sick.
Wash – to clean with water and soap.
Brush – to clean with a brush.
Tidy – neat and orderly.

💡 Teacher Guide for Using This Board Summary

How to teach the content: Introduce the lesson by reminding pupils about healthy habits they learned last term. Use simple language. Explain each habit, focusing on “why” it’s important and “how” to do it. Use the prepared real objects (soap, water, toothbrush, toothpaste) for clear demonstrations.

What to show or demonstrate: Demonstrate the steps for handwashing using real soap and water. Show how to hold and use a toothbrush for brushing teeth. Use picture cards or chart posters to illustrate the steps visually and reinforce the concepts.

How to use the rhyme/song: Introduce the “Clean Hands Song” after discussing handwashing. Sing it together several times, encouraging pupils to perform the actions. The repetition helps reinforce the steps and makes learning fun.

How to use the video: Introduce the video as a fun way to learn about handwashing. Play the “Wash Your Hands Song for Kids” video. After watching, encourage pupils to sing along and mimic the actions shown in the video. Discuss what they saw and practised.

What to watch for: Observe pupils’ participation and their ability to imitate the actions correctly. Correct any misconceptions gently and encourage all pupils to try.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

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

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Greeting/Engaging

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and starts with a simple “Good Morning” song. The teacher then tells pupils they will revise some important habits to stay healthy and strong, which they learned last term.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings and listen attentively.

Learning Point: Pupils are engaged and ready for the lesson.

Step 2: Revising Handwashing

Time: 6 minutes

Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Explanation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks pupils if they remember washing hands. The teacher explains why handwashing is important (to remove germs) and demonstrates the steps for washing hands using real soap and water. The teacher asks pupils to name items used for handwashing.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to questions, watch the demonstration, and name items like soap and water.

Learning Point: Pupils recall the importance and steps of handwashing.

Step 3: Guided Practice – Handwashing Actions

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Practice/Imitation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads pupils in mimicking the handwashing actions (wet, soap, rub, rinse, dry) without actual water, using hand gestures. The teacher sings the “Clean Hands Song” with actions.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils imitate the handwashing actions and sing along with the teacher.

Learning Point: Pupils practise the physical actions of handwashing.

Step 4: Revising Brushing Teeth

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Explanation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks pupils if they remember brushing their teeth. The teacher explains why it’s important (clean teeth, fresh breath) and demonstrates how to brush teeth using a toothbrush and toothpaste. The teacher asks pupils to name items used for brushing teeth.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to questions, watch the demonstration, and name items like toothbrush and toothpaste.

Learning Point: Pupils recall the importance and actions of brushing teeth.

Step 5: Video Reinforcement

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Visual Aid/Engagement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces a short video about handwashing. After playing the video, the teacher asks pupils what they saw and encourages them to sing along to the song in the video.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils watch the video, sing along, and discuss what they observed.

Learning Point: Pupils reinforce their understanding of handwashing through visual and auditory learning.

Step 6: Revising Keeping Surroundings Clean

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Discussion/Reinforcement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows a picture of a clean classroom and a dirty one. The teacher discusses the importance of putting rubbish in the dustbin and keeping the classroom tidy. The teacher asks pupils to point to the dustbin in the classroom.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the pictures, participate in the discussion, and point to the dustbin.

Learning Point: Pupils understand the importance of keeping their environment clean.

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.

“What do we use to wash our hands?” (Show soap and water).
“Show me how you wash your hands.” (Pupils mimic actions).
“What do we use to brush our teeth?” (Show toothbrush and toothpaste).
“Show me how you brush your teeth.” (Pupils mimic actions).
“Where should we put our rubbish?” (Point to the dustbin).

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/Encouragement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher praises the pupils for participating and reminds them to always practise good health habits at home and at school. The teacher gives a simple home activity like “Help Mummy put rubbish in the bin.”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and respond to the teacher’s instructions.

Learning Point: Pupils are encouraged to apply what they learned.

Lesson Keywords

Clean – not dirty.
Healthy – strong and not sick.
Wash – to clean with water and soap.
Brush – to clean with a brush.
Tidy – neat and orderly.

Differentiation

Support: For pupils who struggle, the teacher can use larger picture cards, repeat instructions slowly, and provide hand-over-hand guidance during demonstrations. Focus on one habit at a time, such as just handwashing.

Extension: For pupils who grasp the concepts quickly, the teacher can ask them to name another time they should wash their hands or another item used for keeping clean (e.g., comb for hair). They can also lead the class in singing the rhyme or demonstrating an action.