Lesson Plan for Nursery 1 - Health Habits - Cleanliness Ii

**Lesson Plan: Health Habits for Nursery 1 - "Cleanliness II"** **Objective:** Students will learn and understand the importance of personal cleanliness and healthy habits to maintain their hygiene. **Duration:** 30 minutes **Materials Needed:** - Picture cards/flashcards of daily hygiene activities (brushing teeth, washing hands, taking a bath, etc.) - A toy sink or a small basin - Soap and a towel - A children's song about cleanliness - Storybook related to cleanliness or hygiene - Coloring sheets with hygiene-themed pictures - Crayons or colored pencils **Activities:** 1. **Introduction (5 minutes):** - Greet the students and have them gather in a circle. - Briefly remind them of the last lesson on cleanliness, discussing some of the hygiene activities they learned (Cleanliness I). - Introduce today’s topic: Cleanliness II, emphasizing the importance of keeping our bodies clean. 2. **Interactive Discussion (5 minutes):** - Show the picture cards of different hygiene activities. - Ask the students to identify the activities shown in each card (e.g., brushing teeth, washing hands, taking a bath). - Discuss when and why we do each activity, using simple language (e.g., "We wash our hands before eating to remove germs"). 3. **Hands-On Activity (10 minutes):** - Using the toy sink or small basin, demonstrate proper handwashing steps. - Have a few students take turns practicing the handwashing steps. - Sing a short children’s song about cleanliness while washing hands to make it fun (e.g., singing "This is the Way We Wash Our Hands"). 4. **Story Time (5 minutes):** - Read a short storybook related to cleanliness or hygiene (e.g., a story about a character who learns to brush their teeth or take a bath). - Discuss the main points of the story and ask questions to engage the students (e.g., "What did the character do to stay clean?"). 5. **Coloring Activity (5 minutes):** - Distribute hygiene-themed coloring sheets to the students. - Provide crayons or colored pencils for coloring. - Walk around to assist and encourage students as they color, reinforcing the concepts learned. 6. **Closing (5 minutes):** - Recap the importance of the hygiene habits discussed. - Give each student a chance to show their colored pictures and say one thing they learned about cleanliness. - End with a positive note, praising the students for their participation and reminding them to practice what they've learned every day. **Assessment:** - Observe the students’ participation during the hands-on handwashing activity. - Listen to their responses during the discussion and story time. - Review their coloring sheets to ensure they understood the concepts related to cleanliness. **Follow-Up:** Send a note or message to parents with tips on how they can reinforce these hygiene habits at home, including routines like brushing teeth before bedtime and handwashing before meals. **Note:** Adapt the plan based on the students' responses and engagement levels, ensuring all activities are age-appropriate and inclusive.