**Lesson Plan: Care of Ears II for Nursery 1 Students**
**Grade Level:** Nursery 1 (Ages 3-4)
**Duration:** 30 minutes
**Objective:**
Students will learn the importance of ear care, understand simple ways to keep their ears clean and healthy, and identify sounds that help in keeping ear hygiene.
**Materials:**
- Picture cards with images of ears, cotton swabs, water, soap, and clean towels
- Toy stethoscope or a prop
- Chart paper and markers
- Clean soft cloth
- Audio recording of everyday sounds (e.g., watering plants, playing soft music)
**Introduction (5 minutes):**
1. Greet the students warmly.
2. Show a picture card of ears and ask, "Does anyone know what this part of our body is?"
3. Explain that ears are very important for hearing and that we need to take care of them.
4. Recap briefly what was taught in Care of Ears I (importance of ears and basic ear hygiene).
**Activity 1: 'Listen and Show' (8 minutes):**
1. Use the audio recording to play sounds of everyday life, such as watering plants and soft music.
2. Ask students to close their eyes and listen to each sound.
3. After each sound, ask them to open their eyes and show how they feel when they hear the sound (happy, calm, etc.).
4. Explain that our ears help us enjoy pleasant sounds, so we must take care of them.
**Activity 2: 'Ear Cleaning Demonstration' (10 minutes):**
1. Use a toy stethoscope or a prop to catch the students' attention and make the lesson fun.
2. Demonstrate cleaning ears using a soft cloth.
3. Show the picture card of a cotton swab and explain why it should not be used inside the ears.
4. Emphasize using only the corner of a soft cloth to clean around the outside of the ear and remind that parents or caregivers should help with this.
**Practice (5 minutes):**
1. Give each student a clean soft cloth.
2. Guide them to gently wipe around the outer part of their ears (supervised).
3. Encourage them to talk about what they're doing: “I am cleaning around my ears. It feels nice.”
**Conclusion (2 minutes):**
1. Ask the students, “What did we learn about our ears today?”
2. Review key points: Ears help us hear, we should clean them carefully, and not put anything inside them.
3. Praise the students for their good participation.
**Assessment:**
- Observe student participation and understanding during activities.
- Ask individual students simple questions during the conclusion to ensure they grasped the main points.
**Follow-Up:**
- Send home a simple note to parents explaining what was taught about ear care and encouraging them to help practice ear hygiene at home.
This lesson plan combines interactive activities with practical demonstration to ensure the young learners understand the importance of taking care of their ears.