Note for teachers using this lesson plan
Before the lesson, prepare clear pictures or a chart showing the human eye and various activities that demonstrate its uses and proper care. The central idea for pupils is to understand that their eyes help them see and that they must take good care of them. Ensure a clean environment and teach pupils to avoid touching their eyes with dirty hands. Successful learning will be observed when pupils can point to their eyes, name a use for them, and demonstrate a simple way to care for them.
Class: Pre-School Level 3
Term: Second Term
Week: 6
Age: 4 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Health Habits
Curriculum Theme: Health Habits
Previous Lesson: Not separately stated in the scheme.
Topic: CARE OF THE EYES
Subject Matter: Uses and care of the eyes and bad habits to avoid.
Specific Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
Cognitive Domain
- Identify their eyes when asked.
- List at least two uses of the eyes.
- Name one good habit for eye care.
- Identify one bad habit to avoid for eye health.
Affective Domain
- Show willingness to take care of their eyes.
- Listen attentively to instructions on eye care.
Psychomotor Domain
- Point to their eyes.
- Demonstrate how to gently wash their face around their eyes.
Social Domain
- Participate in discussions about eye care.
Reference Materials
- NAPPS National Unified Teaching Scheme for Pre-School Level 3
- Relevant Early Childhood Care and Education resources
Instructional Materials
- Chart showing the human eye
- Posters depicting good and bad eye care habits
- Pictures of children seeing, reading, and playing
- Real objects like a clean washcloth and a small bowl of water (for demonstration)
- Pictures of healthy foods (carrots, green leafy vegetables)
Rationale for the Lesson
This lesson is important for 4-year-olds as it introduces them to the vital role their eyes play in daily life. Understanding how to care for their eyes and avoid harmful habits at an early age helps build a foundation for lifelong healthy practices, ensuring they protect their sight for seeing and learning.Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils can identify some parts of their body and understand simple instructions about hygiene, such as washing hands.Lesson Content/Board Summary
Uses and Care of the Eyes and Bad Habits to Avoid
What are Eyes?
Our eyes are special body parts that help us to see the world around us. We have two eyes.Uses of Our Eyes
We use our eyes to:- See things (e.g., toys, friends, colours).
- Read books and look at pictures.
- Watch TV or videos (for a short time).
- Play games (like catching a ball).
- Identify people and objects.
How to Care for Our Eyes (Good Habits)
- Wash our face gently with clean water and soap every day.
- Eat healthy foods like carrots and green vegetables.
- Read in a bright place, not in the dark.
- Rest our eyes when they feel tired.
- Tell an adult if our eyes hurt or feel itchy.
Bad Habits to Avoid for Our Eyes
- Do not rub your eyes with dirty hands.
- Do not look directly at the sun or bright lights.
- Do not read in the dark.
- Do not watch TV or use phones/tablets for too long.
- Do not put sharp objects near your eyes.
Eye Care Rhyme
Tune: Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
Lyrics:
My dear eyes, so bright and clear,Help me see what’s far and near.
Wash them gently, every day,
Keep all dirt and germs away.
Eat good food, like carrots bright,
To keep my eyes in perfect sight.
Actions:
- “My dear eyes, so bright and clear”: Point to eyes.
- “Help me see what’s far and near”: Look around.
- “Wash them gently, every day”: Make washing motion around eyes.
- “Keep all dirt and germs away”: Shake hands gently.
- “Eat good food, like carrots bright”: Pretend to eat.
- “To keep my eyes in perfect sight”: Point to eyes and smile.
Watch and Learn About Eye Care
Key Words
- Eyes – The body parts we use to see.
- See – To look at things with our eyes.
- Care – To look after something well.
- Habits – Things we do often.
- Healthy – Strong and well.
💡 Teacher Guide for Using This Board Summary
How to teach the content: Introduce the topic by asking pupils to point to their eyes. Discuss the uses of eyes by asking “What do you use your eyes for?” and accepting their answers. Then, explain the good habits for eye care and the bad habits to avoid using simple language and clear examples. Use the chart and posters to illustrate each point.
What to show or demonstrate: Show pictures of children performing activities that require eyes (reading, playing). Demonstrate how to gently wash the face around the eyes using a clean washcloth and water. Show pictures of healthy foods like carrots and green leafy vegetables. Point to examples of good and bad habits on the posters.
How to use the rhyme/song: Introduce the “Eye Care Rhyme” after discussing good habits. Sing it slowly first, demonstrating the actions. Repeat the rhyme 2-3 times, encouraging pupils to join in with the words and actions. Use it as a fun way to reinforce eye care practices.
How to use the video: Introduce the video by saying, “Now let’s watch a short video about how to keep our eyes healthy.” Play the video. After watching, ask pupils to share one new thing they learned or one good habit they saw in the video. Encourage them to practise the actions or advice shown.
What to watch for: Observe if pupils can correctly identify their eyes and articulate at least one use. Look for their participation in the rhyme and discussion, and their understanding of simple good/bad habits.
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 the pupils and asks them to point to different parts of their face, focusing on the eyes. The teacher asks, “What are these?” (pointing to eyes).
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils greet the teacher, point to their eyes, and say “Eyes!”
Learning Point: Pupils identify their eyes.
Step 2: Identifying Uses of the Eyes
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Observation/Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows pictures of children doing various activities (reading, playing, looking at colours). The teacher asks, “What do you think this child is doing with their eyes?” and “What do you use your eyes for?”
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the pictures and share what they use their eyes for (e.g., “I see my mummy,” “I read books,” “I watch cartoons”).
Learning Point: Pupils understand that eyes are for seeing and various activities.
Step 3: Introducing Good Eye Care Habits
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains simple ways to care for eyes, such as washing the face gently and eating healthy foods. The teacher demonstrates how to gently wipe around the eyes with a clean cloth and shows pictures of healthy foods.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils watch the demonstration and listen to the explanations. They may point to healthy foods they like.
Learning Point: Pupils learn practical ways to care for their eyes.
Step 4: Learning the Eye Care Rhyme
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Songs and Rhymes/Repetition
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces the “Eye Care Rhyme,” singing it slowly and demonstrating the actions. The teacher encourages pupils to join in.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, watch, and try to sing along with the rhyme, performing the actions.
Learning Point: Pupils reinforce eye care habits through song and movement.
Step 5: Discussing Bad Habits to Avoid
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Picture Talk/Warning
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows posters depicting bad eye habits (e.g., rubbing eyes with dirty hands, looking at the sun, reading in the dark). The teacher asks, “Is this good for our eyes?” and explains why these habits are harmful.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the posters, identify the bad habits, and say “No!” to harmful actions.
Learning Point: Pupils identify and understand why certain habits are bad for their eyes.
Step 6: Video Reinforcement
Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Visual Learning/Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher plays the short educational video on eye care. After the video, the teacher asks pupils what good habits they saw or what they learned.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils watch the video attentively and share their observations or new learnings.
Learning Point: Pupils gain further visual understanding of eye care practices.
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.
- Point to your eyes.
- What do you use your eyes for? (e.g., to see, to read)
- Show me how you would gently wash your face around your eyes.
- Name one thing that is good for your eyes (e.g., carrots, washing).
- Name one thing that is bad for your eyes (e.g., rubbing, looking at the sun).
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: Summarization/Encouragement
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher praises the pupils for their participation and reminds them that their eyes are precious and they must always take good care of them. The teacher leads the pupils in singing the eye care rhyme one last time.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to the teacher’s praise and sing the rhyme with enthusiasm.
Learning Point: Pupils internalize the importance of eye care and feel motivated to practice good habits.
Lesson Keywords
- Eyes – The body parts we use to see.
- See – To look at things with our eyes.
- Care – To look after something well.
- Habits – Things we do often.
- Healthy – Strong and well.
- Wash – To clean with water.
Differentiation
- Support: For pupils who are struggling to identify or name, the teacher will use hand-over-hand guidance to point to their eyes and repeat the names and uses slowly. Use more visual cues and single-word responses.
- Extension: For pupils who grasp the concepts quickly, the teacher can ask them to name another food that is good for their eyes or describe a situation where they used their eyes to help someone. They can also be encouraged to lead the actions for the eye care rhyme.
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