**Lesson Plan: Care of the Eyes**
**Age Group**: Nursery 1 (Ages 3-4)
**Duration**: 30 minutes
### Objective:
To teach young students the basics of eye care and the importance of protecting their eyes through engaging activities.
### Materials Needed:
- Pictures of eyes and different scenarios of eye care (e.g., wearing sunglasses, washing hands, not rubbing eyes)
- Safe mirrors for children
- Sunglasses (child-sized if possible)
- Drawing paper and crayons
- Hand sanitizer or wipes
- A soft toy or puppet to demonstrate
### Plan Outline:
#### 1. Introduction (5 minutes)
**Greeting and Warm-Up:**
- Welcome the students with a friendly greeting.
- Sing a short welcome song to engage them.
**Hook:**
- Use a puppet or a soft toy to introduce the subject. "This is Sammy. Sammy wants to learn how to take care of his eyes. Can you help him?"
#### 2. Discussion and Demonstration (10 minutes)
**Basic Eye Structure:**
- Show pictures of eyes and talk about the different parts (e.g., "This is the eye. It helps us see!").
**Important Eye Care Habits:**
- Explain simple habits using pictures:
- Washing hands before touching eyes.
- Not rubbing eyes with dirty hands.
- Wearing sunglasses on sunny days.
- Keeping sharp objects away from eyes.
**Interactive Demonstration:**
- Use a mirror to help each child see their own eyes.
- Demonstrate how to wash hands and why it is important for eye care.
- Show them how to correctly wear sunglasses.
#### 3. Activity (10 minutes)
**Drawing and Coloring:**
- Provide drawing paper and crayons.
- Ask them to draw a pair of eyes and color them.
- Encourage them to add sunglasses or other elements related to eye care.
**Role-Playing with Puppet/Toy:**
- Let the children use the puppet/toy to practice eye care habits.
- Each child can take a turn to show how they’ll wash hands before touching eyes, wear sunglasses, etc.
#### 4. Wrap-Up and Conclusion (5 minutes)
**Review:**
- Recap the key points of the lesson: washing hands, not rubbing eyes, wearing sunglasses, and keeping sharp objects away.
- Ask simple questions: "What should you do before touching your eyes?" "When should you wear sunglasses?"
**Closing Song:**
- Sing a short song related to the eyes. Example: (Tune: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star)
"Twinkle, twinkle in my eyes,
I take care, I’m very wise.
Wash my hands, don’t touch at all,
Wear my glasses when the sun is tall."
### Assessment:
- Observe participation during the discussion and activity.
- Check individual drawings for understanding of eye care concepts.
- Encourage children to explain what they learned to the class or to Sammy the puppet.
### Follow-Up:
- Send a simple handout or drawing of the lesson home so parents can encourage these habits.
- Plan a related activity next week to reinforce eye care habits (e.g., practice putting on sunglasses, a story about eye care, etc.).
**Notes:**
- Reinforce by positive affirmation and simple rewards like stickers for participation.
- Ensure activities are engaging, promoting fun learning.