Health Habits Lesson Plan Kindergarten Second Term
Second Term Health Habits Lesson plan Kindergarten for five years pupils. Toilet, good and eating habits, care of the mouth, personal hygiene.
HEALTH HABITS SCHEME OF WORK KINDERGARTEN 2ND TERM
WEEKS TOPICS
- TOILET: DEFINITION OF TOILET
- TOILET: TYPES OF TOILET
- TOILET: USES OF TOILET
- TOILET- HEALTH
- GOOD HEALTH HABITS
- BAD EATING HABITS
- CARE OF THE MOUTH I / MID-TERM BREAK / OPEN DAY / MID TERM TEST
- CARE OF THE MOUTH II
- PERSONAL HYGIENE
- REVISION
- REVISION
- EXAMINATION
TERM: 2nd Term
WEEK: 1
CLASS: Kindergarten
AGE: 5 years
DURATION: 40 minutes
DATE:
SUBJECT: Health Habits
TOPIC:
Toilet: Definition
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to
- Define what a toilet is
- Identify and locate toilet in the school premises.
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, playway method, questions and answers, demonstration
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Pictures of simple toilet hygiene
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
| PRESENTATION | TEACHER’S ACTIVITY | PUPILS ACTIVITY |
| STEP 1 Introduction of the topic | The teacher introduces the topic with a story of a pupil going to a toilet and listing what makes it a toilet. | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 2 Explanation | The teacher tells the pupils that a toilet is a place where we go to remove the waste in our bodies. She then guides the pupil on how to identify a toilet and then teaches them how to locate a toilet. In a toilet you’d see a bowl, a device for flushing with water, a hinged seat and lid. | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 3 Demonstration | Using pictures/charts/posters the teacher shows them the various things found in a toilet | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 4 NOTE TAKING | The teacher writes a short note on the board | Pupils copy the notes in their books |
NOTE
Toilet is a place where we go to remove waste from our bodies. In a toilet, you’ll see a bowl, plunger for flushing, hinged seat and a lid.
EVALUATION:
1.We find ____ in a toilet (WATER, SAND)
- The pit water system is seen in a toilet. Yes/No
CLASSWORK: As seen in evaluation
CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively
TERM: 2nd Term
WEEK: 2
CLASS: Kindergarten
AGE: 5 years
DURATION: 40 minutes
DATE:
SUBJECT: Health Habits
TOPIC:
Toilet: Types
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to
- Mention types of toilet e.g pit latrine toilet, bucket toilet, water system.
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, playway method, questions and answers, demonstration
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Pictures of types of toilet
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
| PRESENTATION | TEACHER’S ACTIVITY | PUPILS ACTIVITY |
| STEP 1 Introduction of the topic | The teacher introduces the topic with a story on types of toilet | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 2 Explanation | The teacher mentions the types of toilet to the pupils like pit latrine, bucket toilet and water closet system | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 3 Demonstration | The teacher uses a chart to show the various types of toilet | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 4 NOTE TAKING | The teacher writes a short note on the board | Pupils copy the notes in their books |
NOTE
Types of toilet are
- pit latrine
- bucket latrine
- Water closet system
EVALUATION: 1. Pit latrine is a type of toilet. Yes/No
2.______ is also a type of toilet. (bucket toilet, iron toilet)
CLASSWORK: As in evaluation
CONCLUSION: Teacher commends the pupils positively
TERM: 2nd Term
WEEK: 3
CLASS: Kindergarten
AGE: 5 years
DURATION: 40 minutes
DATE:
SUBJECT: Health Habits
TOPIC:
Toilet: Uses
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to mention some uses of toilet e.g to urinate, to defecate
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, playway method, questions and answers, demonstration
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Pictures showing how the toilet is used
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
| PRESENTATION | TEACHER’S ACTIVITY | PUPILS ACTIVITY |
| STEP 1 Introduction of the topic | The teacher introduces the topic with a story on the uses of toilet | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 2 Explanation | The teacher mentions the uses of toilet like to defecate, to urinate | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 3 Demonstration | Using pictures showing how the toilet is used, the teacher how the pupils the various uses of toilet | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 4 NOTE TAKING | The teacher writes a short note on the board | Pupils copy the notes in their books |
NOTE
Uses of toilet are:
- To urinate
- To defaecate
EVALUATION: 1. The toilet is use to urinate. Yes/No
2. We defecate in the _____(toilet, kitchen)
CLASSWORK: As in evaluation
CONCLUSION: The teacher applauds them and marks their books
TERM: 2nd Term
WEEK: 4
CLASS: Kindergarten
AGE: 5 years
DURATION: 40 minutes
DATE:
SUBJECT: Health Habits
TOPIC:
Toilet: Health
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to mention the health habits they are taught e.g washing the hands after urinating, flushing the toilet after defecating
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, playway method, questions and answers, demonstration
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Pictures/charts showing the health habits of pupils when using the toilet
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
| PRESENTATION | TEACHER’S ACTIVITY | PUPILS ACTIVITY |
| STEP 1 Introduction of the topic | The teacher introduces the topic with a story on the health habits of pupils when using the toilet | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 2 Explanation | She then mentions the health habits of pupils when using the toilet ,such as flushing the toilet after defecating, washing the hands after use of the toilet, keeping the toilet clean | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 3 Demonstration | Using pictures she shows the health habits of pupils when using the toilet | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 4 NOTE TAKING | The teacher writes a short note on the board | Pupils copy the notes in their books |
NOTE
Healthy habits when using the toilet are:
- Flush the toilet after defecating
- Wash your hands after using the toilet
- Keep the toilet clean
EVALUATION: 1.We should wash our hands after use of the toilet. Yes/No
2.____ is done after use of the toilet ( flushing, dirtying)
CLASSWORK: As in evaluation
CONCLUSION: The teacher applauds them and marks their books
TERM: 2nd Term
WEEK: 5
CLASS: Kindergarten
AGE: 5 years
DURATION: 40 minutes
DATE:
SUBJECT: Health Habits
TOPIC:
Eating habits: Good Eating Habits
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: AT the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to
- Give a simple meaning of good eating habits
- List and discuss some good eating habits
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, playway method, questions and answers, demonstration
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Posters/charts of plates, cutlery, water in a glass, cups, washing hand bowl, water, soap etc
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
| PRESENTATION | TEACHER’S ACTIVITY | PUPILS ACTIVITY |
| STEP 1 Introduction of the topic | The teacher introduces the topic with a drama on good eating habits | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 2 Explanation | She explains good eating habits are the proper ways we should eat our food | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 3 Demonstration | She then explains some good eating habits demonstrating it with eating materials e.g – Using clean plates and cutlery to eat – Place water by your food side before you begin eating – Eat a little at a time – Wash your hands before and after eating | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 4 NOTE TAKING | The teacher writes a short note on the board | The pupils write the notes in their books |
NOTE
Good eating habits are the proper ways we should eat our food. Some good eating habits are:
- Using clean plates and cutlery to eat
- Place water by your food side before you begin eating
- Eat a little at a time
- Wash your hands before and after eating
EVALUATION:
1) _________ is the proper ways we should eat our food(cleanliness, good eating habits)
2) We should wash our hands only before eating. Yes/No
3) Eat a ______ at a time. (lot, little)
CLASSWORK:As in evaluation
CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively and marks their books
TERM: 2nd Term
WEEK: 6
CLASS: Kindergarten
AGE: 5 years
DURATION: 40 minutes
DATE:
SUBJECT: Health Habits
TOPIC:
Eating habits: Bad Eating Habits
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: AT the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to
- Give a simple meaning of bad eating habits
- List and discuss some bad eating habits
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, playway method, questions and answers, demonstration
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Posters/charts of plates, cutlery, water in a glass, cups, washing hand bowl, water, soap etc
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
| PRESENTATION | TEACHER’S ACTIVITY | PUPILS ACTIVITY |
| STEP 1 Introduction of the topic | The teacher introduces the topic with a drama on bad eating habits | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 2 Explanation | She explains that bad eating habits are all the terrible ways we eat our food | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 3 Demonstration | She then explains some bad eating habits demonstrating it with eating materials e.g – Talking while eating – Fighting while eating – Cleaning our hands on our dress after eating – Soiling our clothes while eating – Sneezing or coughing inside the food – Eating with dirty hands | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 4 NOTE TAKING | The teacher writes a short note on the board | The pupils write the notes in their books |
NOTE
Bad eating habits are the terrible ways we eat our food.
Some bad eating habits are:
- Talking while eating
- Fighting while eating
- Cleaning our hands on our dress after eating
- Soiling our clothes while eating
- Sneezing or coughing inside the food
- Eating with dirty hands
EVALUATION:
1) _________ are the terrible ways we eat our food (cleanliness, bad eating habits)
2) It is good to talk while eating. Yes/No
3) Eating with dirty hands is a bad eating habit. Yes/No
CLASSWORK: As in evaluation
CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively and marks their books
TERM: 2nd Term
WEEK: 7
CLASS: Kindergarten
AGE: 5 years
DURATION: 40 minutes
DATE:
SUBJECT: Health Habits
TOPIC:
Care of the mouth I
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: AT the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to
- Give meaning of care of the mouth
- Give reasons why we care for the mouth
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, playway method, questions and answers, demonstration
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Posters/charts of people caring for the mouth
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
| PRESENTATION | TEACHER’S ACTIVITY | PUPILS ACTIVITY |
| STEP 1 Introduction of the topic | The teacher introduces the topic with a song on care of the mouth | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 2 Explanation | She explains that care of the mouth is the act of keeping the mouth clean. She tells them that we keep the mouth clean so it doesn’t smell, to prevent diseases | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 3 Demonstration | She then shows the pictures/charts of people caring for their mouth to the pupils | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 4 NOTE TAKING | The teacher writes a short note on the board | The pupils write the notes in their books |
NOTE
Care of the mouth is keeping the mouth clean. We keep our mouth clean to prevent disease and so that it doesn’t smell.
EVALUATION:
1) ____ is the act of keeping the mouth clean. (care of the mouth, care of the eyes)
2) We care for the mouth to prevent it from smelling. Yes/No
CLASSWORK: As in evaluation
CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively and marks their books
TERM: 2nd Term
WEEK: 8
CLASS: Kindergarten
AGE: 5 years
DURATION: 40 minutes
DATE:
SUBJECT: Health Habits
TOPIC:
Care of the mouth II
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: AT the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to mention ways of caring for the mouth
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, playway method, questions and answers, demonstration
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Mouth wash, clean water, tooth paste, tooth brush
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
| PRESENTATION | TEACHER’S ACTIVITY | PUPILS ACTIVITY |
| STEP 1 Introduction of the topic | The teacher introduces the topic with a song | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 2 Explanation | She mentions ways of caring for the ear to the pupils such as: using tooth brush and tooth paste to clean the mouth, using mouthwash. | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 3 Demonstration | She uses mouth wash, tooth brush, tooth paste, clean water to keep the mouth clean | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 4 NOTE TAKING | The teacher writes a short note on the board | The pupils write the notes in their books |
NOTE
We can care for our mouth by brushing it with toothpaste, toothbrush and mouth wash.
EVALUATION:
1) We care for the mouth by_____. ( brushing our teeth, brushing our hair)
2) Tooth brush and mouth wash are used in caring for the mouth. Yes/No
CLASSWORK: As in evaluation
CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively and marks their books
TERM: 2nd Term
WEEK: 9
CLASS: Kindergarten
AGE: 5 years
DURATION: 40 minutes
DATE:
SUBJECT: Health Habits
TOPIC:
Personal Hygiene
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to
- Give the meaning of personal hygiene
- Mention ways of maintaining personal hygiene
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, playway method,
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Pictures/charts of people practicing personal hygiene like brushing their teeth, washing their hands, trimming their hair
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURE
| PRESENTATION | TEACHER’S ACTIVITY | PUPILS ACTIVITY |
| STEP 1 Introduction of the topic | The teacher introduces the topic with a song on personal hygiene | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 2 Explanation | She explains that personal hygiene is the act of keeping our body clean. She then tells them to bath twice a day, brush twice a day, wear clean clothes, trim their hair and nails neatly | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 3 Demonstration | She shows the pupils pictures of people washing their hands, cutting their hair, brushing their teeth twice daily | Pupils pay attention |
| STEP 4 NOTE TAKING | The teacher writes a short note on the board | The pupils write the notes in their books |
NOTE
Personal hygiene is the act of keeping our body clean. We can do this by taking our bath, brushing our teeth, combing our hair and trimming our nail.
EVALUATION:
1) ______ is the act of keeping our body clean. (personal hygiene, classroom hygiene)
2) We should brush our teeth twice in a day. Yes/NO
CLASSWORK: As in evaluation
CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively
