Note for teachers using this lesson plan
Before this lesson, prepare a large picture of an eye, a mirror, and several familiar objects of different colours (e.g., a red ball, a yellow book, a blue cup). Ensure you have simple eye outlines for each pupil to colour. The central idea for pupils is to understand that their eyes are for seeing. Observe if pupils can point to their eyes and name something they see with them.
Class: Pre-School Level 1
Term: First Term
Week: 5
Age: 2 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Pre-Science
Curriculum Theme: Pre-Science
Previous Lesson: Identification of other body parts (e.g., nose, mouth)
Topic: The Eye
Subject Matter: Identification of the eye; Uses of the eye.
Specific Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
Cognitive Domain
- Identify their eyes on their face.
- Name one thing they use their eyes for (e.g., “to see”).
Affective Domain
- Show interest in learning about their body parts.
- Listen attentively to the teacher and peers.
Psychomotor Domain
- Point to their eyes when asked.
- Colour a simple picture of an eye.
Social Domain
- Participate in group activities like singing and pointing.
Reference Materials
- NAPPS National Unified Teaching Scheme for Pre-School Level 1
- Relevant Early Childhood Care and Education resources
Instructional Materials
- Charts with pictures of eyes and different animals
- MP4 Player (for video/song)
- Crayons
- Paper with simple eye outlines for colouring
- Small mirror
- Real objects: a ball, a book, a toy car (of different colours)
Rationale for the Lesson
This lesson is important for 2-year-olds as it helps them develop body awareness and understand the function of a vital sensory organ. Learning about the uses of their eyes connects directly to their daily experiences of observing and interacting with the world around them, fostering early scientific observation skills.Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils can identify some other basic body parts like their hands and feet. They are generally aware of their own face.Lesson Content/Board Summary
Uses of the Eye
Our eyes are very important parts of our body. We have two eyes on our face.What do we use our eyes for?
We use our eyes to see!We use our eyes to look at things.
With our eyes, we can:
- See colours (e.g., red, blue, yellow)
- See our mummy and daddy
- See our friends
- See our toys
- Watch cartoons
- Look at books
Key Words
- Eye – The part of our face we use to see.
- See – To look at something with our eyes.
- Look – To direct our eyes towards something.
My Eyes Can See Rhyme
Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”
My little eyes, my little eyes,
They help me see the world so wide.
See the colours, big and small,
My eyes help me see them all.
My little eyes, my little eyes,
They help me see the world so wide.
Actions: Point to eyes, open hands wide, point to different colours/objects, clap hands.
Watch and Learn About Eyes
💡 Teacher Guide for Using This Board Summary
How to teach the content: Begin by asking pupils to touch their eyes. Use simple, repetitive language. Show the large picture of an eye and point to your own eyes. Emphasize the word “see” and “look.” Hold up real objects one by one and ask, “What do we use our eyes to do with this?” Encourage pupils to say “see.”
What to show or demonstrate: Use a mirror for pupils to look at their own eyes. Point to eyes on charts of different animals. Demonstrate looking at various objects in the classroom (e.g., the board, a window, a flower).
How to use the rhyme/song: Introduce the “My Eyes Can See” rhyme after discussing the uses of eyes. Sing it slowly with clear actions, repeating it several times. Encourage pupils to join in with the actions and simple words.
How to use the video: Introduce the video as a fun way to learn more about eyes. Play the video “The Eyes, Ears, Mouth, and Nose Song” (focusing on the eye part). After watching, ask pupils to point to their eyes again and say “see” as they saw in the video.
What to watch for: Observe if pupils can correctly identify and point to their eyes. Listen for their attempts to say “see” or “look.”
Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques
Play-based Learning, Demonstration, Guided Practice, Songs and Rhymes, Picture Talk, Question and Answer, Imitation, Manipulation of Objects, Repetition.Instructional Procedures
Step 1: Introduction
Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Engagement/Recall
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils warmly. Sings a simple “Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes” song, emphasizing the eyes part. Asks, “What part of our face helps us see?”
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils greet the teacher, sing along and point to body parts, including their eyes.
Learning Point: Pupils are engaged and recall basic body parts, focusing on the eyes.
Step 2: Identification of the Eye
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Identification
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows a large picture of an eye and points to their own eyes. “These are our eyes! We have two eyes.” The teacher guides pupils to look in a small mirror and point to their own eyes.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils look at the picture, point to the teacher’s eyes, point to their own eyes in the mirror and on their face.
Learning Point: Pupils correctly identify their eyes.
Step 3: Discussion on Uses of the Eye (Seeing)
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher holds up different coloured objects (e.g., a red ball, a yellow book). “What do we use to see this red ball? We use our eyes to see!” The teacher repeats with other objects, emphasizing “see.”
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils look at the objects and listen as the teacher explains. They try to repeat “see” or “eyes.”
Learning Point: Pupils understand that eyes are for seeing.
Step 4: Guided Practice (Identifying things with eyes)
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Guided Practice/Observation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks, “What else can you see in our classroom with your eyes?” The teacher points to a window, a chair, a friend. “I can see the window with my eyes!”
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils look around the classroom and point to things they can see (e.g., a friend, a toy, a door) and try to say “see.”
Learning Point: Pupils apply the concept of using eyes to see familiar objects.
Step 5: Rhyme/Song Reinforcement
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Reinforcement/Singing
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads the pupils in singing the “My Eyes Can See” rhyme with actions. The teacher repeats the rhyme several times, encouraging full participation.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils sing the rhyme and perform the actions, pointing to their eyes and looking around.
Learning Point: Pupils reinforce the lesson through song and movement.
Step 6: Practical Activity (Colouring an Eye)
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Fine Motor Skills/Application
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher distributes paper with simple eye outlines and crayons. “Now we will colour a picture of an eye, the part we use to see!” The teacher demonstrates colouring.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils pick up crayons and try to colour the eye outline on their paper with guidance.
Learning Point: Pupils develop fine motor skills while reinforcing the image of an eye.
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.
- “Show me your eyes.”
- “What do we use our eyes for?” (Encourage “see” or “look”)
- “Point to something red you can see with your eyes.”
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond orally and demonstrate the required skill where appropriate (pointing, attempting to say “see”).
Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.
Step 8: Conclusion
Time: 1 minute
Teaching Skill: Recap/Praise
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher praises the pupils for their participation. “Good job everyone! We learned that our eyes help us see everything around us!”
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and clap for themselves.
Learning Point: Pupils feel a sense of accomplishment and the lesson is reinforced.
Lesson Keywords
- Eye – The part of our face we use to see.
- See – To look at something with our eyes.
- Look – To direct our eyes towards something.
Differentiation
- Support: For pupils who struggle to identify their eyes, the teacher can use hand-over-hand guidance to help them point. Provide extra repetition of the word “see” and use larger, more contrasting objects.
- Extension: For pupils who quickly grasp the concept, encourage them to name more things they see or to identify colours of objects using their eyes. Ask them to point to the eyes of a friend or a picture of an animal.
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