Uses of First Aid Box and Simple First Aid Practice for Pre-School Level 4

Class: Pre-School Level 4
Term: First Term
Week: 4
Age: 5 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Basic Science and Technology
Curriculum Theme: Not separately stated in the scheme.
Previous Lesson: Personal Hygiene and Cleanliness
Topic: FIRST AID BOX: USES AND SIMPLE FIRST AID PRACTICE
Subject Matter: First Aid Box: Uses and Simple First Aid Practice.

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• Identify a first aid box.
• Name at least three items found in a first aid box.
• State the simple use of a plaster and a bandage.

Affective Domain

• Appreciate the importance of a first aid box for minor injuries.
• Understand the need to tell an adult when they get hurt.

Psychomotor Domain

• Point to items in a first aid box when named.
• Role-play applying a plaster or bandage with guidance.

Social Domain

• Participate in group activities like role-playing.

Reference Materials

• NAPPS National Unified Teaching Scheme for Pre-School Level 4.
• Relevant Early Childhood Care and Education resources.

Instructional Materials

• A real (empty or safe) first aid box.
• Safe contents for demonstration: plasters (band-aids), clean bandages, cotton wool, antiseptic wipes, clean small scissors (teacher use only), medical tape.
• Charts and posters showing the contents of a first aid box.
• Picture cards of first aid items.
• A toy doll or teddy bear for demonstration.
• Video clips on simple first aid for children.

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson introduces pupils to the concept of first aid and the importance of a first aid box for minor injuries. Learning about simple first aid helps children understand how to care for themselves and others in safe, supervised ways, fostering a sense of responsibility and promoting safety awareness from an early age.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils are familiar with different parts of their body, understand the importance of keeping clean, and know that they should tell an adult if they feel unwell or get hurt.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

FIRST AID BOX: USES AND SIMPLE FIRST AID PRACTICE

What is First Aid?

First aid is the help given to someone who is hurt or suddenly ill, before a doctor or nurse can arrive. It’s about helping with small problems like a little cut or a scrape.

What is a First Aid Box?

A first aid box (or kit) is a special box that holds things we use to help people with small injuries. It is usually kept in a safe and easy-to-reach place at home, school, or in a car.

Contents of a First Aid Box and Their Uses:

• Plaster (Band-Aid): A small sticky strip to cover tiny cuts and scrapes to keep them clean.
• Bandage: A strip of cloth to wrap around a bigger cut or a sprain to hold it still or keep it clean.
• Cotton Wool: Soft cotton used to clean wounds gently with antiseptic.
• Antiseptic Wipes/Solution: Used to clean germs from a cut or scrape.
• Medical Tape: Used to hold bandages in place.
• Small Scissors: To cut bandages or tape (for adult use only).

Simple First Aid Practice:

When you get a small cut or scrape:

1. Tell an adult immediately.
2. The adult will clean the wound gently with an antiseptic wipe or cotton wool and antiseptic solution.
3. Then, the adult will cover the wound with a plaster or a clean bandage.

Remember, always ask an adult for help when you get hurt!

Key Words

• First Aid – The first help given to someone who is hurt.
• First Aid Box – A box with things to help with small injuries.
• Plaster – A sticky cover for a small cut.
• Bandage – A cloth to wrap around a cut or sprain.
• Antiseptic – A liquid or wipe to clean germs from a wound.

What the Teacher Should Show or Draw

The teacher should show a real first aid box and its safe contents. Display charts or pictures of each item. Draw a simple picture of a plaster on a finger.

First Aid Song

Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”

Lyrics:

First aid box, what’s inside?
Plasters, bandages, where to hide?
When I get a little cut,
Tell an adult, right away, but!
Clean it up and cover it,
First aid box, helps a bit!

Actions:

• “First aid box, what’s inside?” – Pretend to open a box.
• “Plasters, bandages, where to hide?” – Point to fingers, then wrap arms.
• “When I get a little cut,” – Point to a finger.
• “Tell an adult, right away, but!” – Point to self, then point to an imagined adult.
• “Clean it up and cover it,” – Pretend to clean, then cover with hand.
• “First aid box, helps a bit!” – Give a thumbs up.

How to use the rhyme: Sing the song together, encouraging pupils to do the actions. Repeat several times to help them remember the key message of telling an adult and using the first aid box.

Video Demonstration

The teacher will play a short, child-friendly video showing the contents of a first aid kit and simple uses.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1X9575Xm90

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Demonstration, Guided Practice, Question and Answer, Role-play, Songs and Rhymes, Picture Talk, Manipulation of Objects, Repetition.

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Engaging/Recalling

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and asks them if they have ever gotten a small cut or scrape. “What did you do? Who helped you?”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond by sharing their experiences and naming who helped them (e.g., Mummy, Daddy, teacher).

Learning Point: Pupils recall experiences of minor injuries and who helps them.

Step 2: Presentation of the First Aid Box

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Introduction

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces a first aid box (real one) and explains that it is a special box that helps us when we have small injuries. “This is a first aid box. It helps us feel better when we get a little hurt.”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the first aid box and listen to the teacher’s explanation. They may touch the box if allowed.

Learning Point: Pupils identify a first aid box and understand its general purpose.

Step 3: Exploring the Contents of the First Aid Box

Time: 6 minutes

Teaching Skill: Naming/Explaining

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher carefully takes out safe items from the first aid box one by one (plaster, bandage, cotton wool, antiseptic wipe). For each item, the teacher names it, shows its picture, and explains its simple use. “This is a plaster. It covers small cuts. This is a bandage. It wraps around bigger cuts.”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the items, repeat their names, and listen to their uses. They point to the items on the chart as the teacher names them.

Learning Point: Pupils name common first aid items and understand their basic uses.

Step 4: Simple First Aid Demonstration

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Practical Demonstration

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher uses a toy doll or a willing pupil (with a pretend injury) to demonstrate simple first aid for a minor cut. The teacher shows how to pretend to clean the area with an antiseptic wipe and then apply a plaster. The teacher emphasizes telling an adult first.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils watch the demonstration carefully, observing the steps involved in simple first aid.

Learning Point: Pupils see a practical example of how first aid items are used for minor injuries.

Step 5: Rhyme and Video Reinforcement

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Reinforcement/Auditory-Visual Learning

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads the pupils in singing the “First Aid Song” with actions. Afterwards, the teacher plays the short educational video clip about first aid for children, encouraging pupils to watch and listen.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils sing the song with actions and watch the video, repeating key phrases or actions they see.

Learning Point: Pupils reinforce their learning through song and visual media, enhancing memory and understanding.

Step 6: Role-play Simple First Aid

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Practice/Role-play

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils to role-play a simple scenario: one pupil pretends to have a small cut, and another pupil (or the teacher) pretends to be the adult who helps by getting items from the first aid box and applying a pretend plaster. The teacher supervises closely.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils take turns role-playing the scenario, practicing telling an adult and pretending to use first aid items.

Learning Point: Pupils actively practice the steps of simple first aid and the importance of seeking adult help.

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.

1. “What is this box called?” (holding up the first aid box)
2. “Can you name one thing inside the first aid box?”
3. “What do we use a plaster for?”
4. “What should you do first if you get a cut?”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond orally and demonstrate the required skill where appropriate (e.g., pointing to a plaster).

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes

Teaching Skill: Summarizing/Reinforcement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher praises the pupils for their participation and reiterates the main message: “Always tell an adult if you get hurt, and they will use the first aid box to help you feel better!”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and repeat the key message.

Learning Point: Pupils internalize the importance of seeking adult help for injuries.

Lesson Keywords

• First Aid – The immediate help given to someone who is hurt or sick.
• First Aid Box – A container holding supplies for treating minor injuries.
• Plaster – A small adhesive dressing used to cover minor cuts and scrapes.
• Bandage – A strip of material used to protect or support an injured body part.
• Antiseptic – A substance that prevents the growth of disease-causing microorganisms.

Differentiation

• Support: For pupils who need extra support, the teacher can use larger picture cards, provide hand-over-hand guidance during role-play, or ask them to identify only one item from the box. More repetition of names and uses will be helpful.
• Extension: For pupils who grasp the concept quickly, the teacher can ask them to name more items in the box, suggest other situations where first aid might be needed (e.g., a bump), or draw a picture of themselves helping someone with a plaster.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Before the lesson, ensure you have a clean, safe first aid box with child-friendly items for demonstration. Emphasize that only adults should handle sharp objects like scissors and that children should *always* tell an adult if they get hurt. The focus is on awareness and the importance of adult supervision, not on children self-administering first aid. Use a toy doll for demonstrations rather than actual pupils for sensitive topics like cleaning wounds. Encourage active participation in the song and role-play to make the learning concrete and memorable. Observe pupils during the role-play to gauge their understanding of the sequence of actions and the importance of telling an adult.