Lesson Plan for Nursery 2 - Basic Science and Technology - Care Of Nose

**Lesson Plan: Care of the Nose for Nursery 2** **Lesson Title:** Care of the Nose **Grade Level:** Nursery 2 **Subject:** Basic Science and Technology **Duration:** 30 minutes **Goals:** - To teach students about the importance of taking care of their nose. - To introduce basic hygiene practices related to nose care. - To develop routines that promote good health. **Materials Needed:** - Picture cards showing healthy and unhealthy nose care practices. - Tissues or handkerchiefs. - Small mirror for each child (if available). - Chart paper and markers. - Songs or rhymes about nose care. **Lesson Objectives:** By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: 1. State why it is important to take care of their nose. 2. Demonstrate proper techniques for nose cleaning. 3. Identify items that can help maintain nose hygiene. 4. Sing a simple rhyme about nose care. **Lesson Procedures:** **Introduction (5 minutes):** 1. **Greeting and Warm-up:** Welcome the students with a cheerful greeting. 2. **Engage with a Question:** Ask the students "What is the use of our nose?" Allow time for responses, guiding them to understand that we use our nose to breathe and smell things. 3. **Show and Tell:** Use picture cards showing healthy and unhealthy nose care practices. Discuss briefly what is happening in each picture. **Body (15 minutes):** 1. **Importance of Nose Care:** - Explain why it is important to keep our noses clean (e.g., to avoid getting sick, to breathe easily). 2. **Proper Techniques:** - Demonstrate how to clean the nose with a tissue or handkerchief. - Show how to gently blow the nose if it's runny. - Remind students to always wash their hands after they touch their nose. 3. **Practice:** - Give each child a tissue and guide them through the steps of properly wiping or blowing their nose. - If available, let each child use a small mirror to see if their nose is clean. 4. **Identifying Hygiene Items:** - Show items such as tissues, handkerchiefs, and hand soap. - Discuss how each item helps in keeping the nose clean. 5. **Interactive Song/Rhyme:** - Teach the students a simple song or rhyme about nose care. For example: ``` (To the tune of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star") Clean your nose, every day, With a tissue, it's okay. Blow it gently, don't you see, Keep it clean, breathe easily. Clean your nose, stay healthy, Happy noses, happy we! ``` **Conclusion (5 minutes):** 1. **Recap:** Quickly go over the main points: why we take care of our nose, how to clean it, and the items we use. 2. **Questions and Answers:** Ask a few simple questions to check understanding, such as "What should you use to clean your nose?" and "Why is it important to have a clean nose?" 3. **Goodbye Song:** Sing a short goodbye song to end the lesson on a cheerful note. **Assessment:** - Observe students during the practice session to ensure they are using tissues correctly. - Ask questions to confirm they understand key points. **Homework/Extended Activity:** Encourage students to demonstrate proper nose care at home and show their parents how to do it. They can also draw a picture of themselves taking care of their nose. **Reflection:** After the lesson, take a few minutes to reflect on what went well and what could be improved for future lessons. Note students' engagement levels and understanding.