Lesson Plan for Nursery 1 - Health Habits - Cleanliness I

**Lesson Plan: Cleanliness - Health Habits for Nursery 1** **Objective:** Students will learn the importance of cleanliness and basic hygiene habits to maintain good health. **Duration:** 30 minutes --- ### **Materials Needed:** - Visual aids (posters or pictures of clean hands, brushing teeth, taking a bath, etc.) - Hand soap and a basin of water or hand sanitizer - Paper towels or a towel - Toothbrush and toothpaste - Storybook or video about cleanliness - Songs about cleanliness - Craft supplies (paper, crayons, stickers) --- ### **Introduction (5 minutes):** 1. **Greeting and Warm-Up:** - Welcome the students with a cheerful greeting. - Sing a welcome song to engage attention. 2. **Objective Introduction:** - Explain that today’s lesson is all about how to keep ourselves clean and healthy. - Use simple and excited language to generate interest. --- ### **Main Activity (20 minutes):** 1. **Story Time (5 minutes):** - Read a short story or show a video about a character who practices good cleanliness habits. Discuss the key points with the children. 2. **Demonstration and Discussion (5 minutes):** - Show pictures or posters of children brushing their teeth, washing their hands, and bathing. - Discuss each activity briefly, emphasizing why it is important. - Demonstrate proper handwashing technique and let each child practice using hand soap and water/sanitizer. 3. **Song and Movement (5 minutes):** - Teach and sing a simple song about cleanliness, like “This is the Way We Wash Our Hands.” - Encourage the children to mimic the actions (washing hands, brushing teeth). 4. **Interactive Craft (5 minutes):** - Provide paper and crayons for the children to draw themselves performing a cleanliness activity (like brushing teeth or washing hands). - Walk around assisting and praising their efforts. --- ### **Conclusion (5 minutes):** 1. **Review and Recap:** - Ask a few simple questions like, “Why do we wash our hands?” or “When should we brush our teeth?” - Praise correct answers and gently guide any corrections. 2. **Closing Activity:** - Let each child show their drawing to the class. - Sing a goodbye song reinforcing the cleanliness habits learned today. --- ### **Assessment and Follow-Up:** - **Observation:** Informally assess participation and understanding during the activities. - **Feedback:** Provide positive reinforcement for correct answers and active participation. - **Homework:** Encourage children to practice these habits at home and share with their parents. Optionally, send a leaflet home summarizing the cleanliness habits. --- ### **Additional Tips:** - Keep language simple and clear; use visual aids to help explain concepts. - Provide ample praise and encouragement to make the learning process enjoyable. - Be prepared with extra materials in case some students complete activities faster. --- **End of Lesson Plan**