### Lesson Plan: Health Habits for Nursery 1 - Care of Legs II
**Grade Level:** Nursery 1 (ages 3-4)
**Subject:** Health Education
**Duration:** 30 minutes
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#### 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
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#### 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).
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#### 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)
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#### 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.
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#### 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.
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#### 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.
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**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.