Lesson Plan for Nursery 1 - Health Habits - Care Of Legs Ii

### Lesson Plan: Health Habits for Nursery 1 - Care of Legs II **Grade Level:** Nursery 1 (ages 3-4) **Subject:** Health Education **Duration:** 30 minutes --- #### Objective: By the end of the lesson, students will be able to: 1. Understand the importance of taking care of their legs. 2. Identify simple ways to keep their legs healthy and strong. 3. Engage in basic exercises to promote leg health. #### Materials Needed: - Picture cards showing leg care activities (e.g., washing legs, putting on lotion, wearing comfortable shoes) - A few pairs of clean socks and shoes for demonstration - Soft mat for exercises - A simple song or rhyme about leg care - Stickers or stamps for rewards --- #### Introduction (5 minutes): 1. **Greeting and Warm-up:** - Welcome the students and gather them in a circle. - Sing a welcome song to create a friendly and upbeat atmosphere. 2. **Discussion Starter:** - Show a picture card of legs and ask, “Whose legs are these?” - Discuss briefly what legs help us do (e.g., walk, run, play). --- #### Main Activity (15 minutes): 1. **Story Time:** - Tell a short, engaging story about a character (e.g., a friendly bunny) who learns how to take care of their legs. - Highlight key points such as washing legs every day, wearing comfortable shoes, and doing exercises. 2. **Picture Card Activity:** - Show picture cards of various leg care activities. - Discuss each card, asking questions like “What is the bunny doing here?” and “Why is it important?” 3. **Practical Demonstration:** - Demonstrate how to put on socks and shoes properly. - Let a few students volunteer to practice putting on socks and shoes. 4. **Exercise Time:** - Lead the children in simple exercises that are good for their legs: - Marching in place - Gentle stretching of legs - Jumping jacks (guided and slow) --- #### Closing Activity (5 minutes): 1. **Song/Rhyme:** - Teach them a simple song or rhyme about caring for their legs. - Encourage them to sing along and make actions that correspond to the words (e.g., pretend washing legs, jumping, etc.). 2. **Review and Reward:** - Recap the key points discussed about leg care. - Give each student a sticker or stamp for participating and listening well. --- #### Follow-Up (Optional): - Send a note home with students inviting parents to reinforce leg care habits at home. - Suggest a simple daily routine that parents can do with their children, such as checking if shoes fit properly and encouraging leg exercises. --- #### Evaluation: - Observe students' participation and engagement during discussions and activities. - Ask simple questions to assess their understanding, like “What should we do to take care of our legs?” - Provide positive reinforcement to affirm their learning. --- **Note to Teachers:** Ensure all activities are age-appropriate and adapted to the physical capabilities of Nursery 1 students. Keep the tone light, encouraging, and fun to maintain their interest and enthusiasm.