Lesson Plan for Toddler - Health Habits - Diseases: Solution

### Lesson Plan: Health Habits for Toddlers - Diseases: Solutions #### Objective: To teach toddlers basic health habits that can help prevent diseases and promote general well-being. #### Duration: 30 minutes #### Materials: - Storybook about handwashing and germs - Visual aids (pictures of germs, cartoons of healthy habits) - Hand sanitizer and tissues - Soap and water station - Healthy snacks (fruits, vegetable sticks) --- ### Introduction (5 minutes) 1. **Welcome and Introduction**: - Greet the toddlers warmly. - Introduce the topic: "Today, we are going to learn how to keep ourselves healthy and stay away from sickness!" ### Activity 1: Story Time (10 minutes) 1. **Read-Aloud**: - Select a storybook about a character who learns about handwashing and staying healthy (e.g., "Germs are not for Sharing" by Elizabeth Verdick). - Show the pictures and make the story interactive by asking questions like “What do you see?”, “What is the character doing?” 2. **Discussion**: - Briefly discuss the story highlighting key points such as washing hands, covering mouth while coughing or sneezing, and eating healthy foods. ### Activity 2: Visual Learning (5 minutes) 1. **Show and Tell**: - Display pictures of germs and how they spread. - Show pictures/cartoons of kids washing hands, covering their mouth, and eating fruits and vegetables. Describe each scenario simply. - Use a hand puppet or character to demonstrate proper handwashing techniques. ### Activity 3: Practice and Play (5 minutes) 1. **Handwashing Practice**: - Go to the soap and water station. Demonstrate proper handwashing steps (wet hands, apply soap, scrub for 20 seconds singing “Happy Birthday” twice, rinse, and dry). - Let each toddler practice handwashing. 2. **Germ Transfer Activity**: - Place a small amount of glitter on a child’s hand. Show how it spreads by touching objects (representing germs) and discuss how washing hands helps remove germs. ### Snack and Chat (5 minutes) 1. **Healthy Snack Time**: - Provide healthy snacks (fruits or vegetable sticks). - Discuss why certain snacks are good for our health. (e.g., “An apple helps keep our body strong!”) ### Conclusion (5 minutes) 1. **Recap and Reinforcement**: - Review the health habits learned: washing hands, covering mouth when sneezing or coughing, eating healthy. - Praise the toddlers for participating and practicing good habits. 2. **Goodbye Song/Health Habit Song**: - Sing a cheerful song about being healthy and saying goodbye. #### Optional: - **Take-Home Activity**: - Provide a simple handwashing chart for parents to track and reward their children for good hygiene at home. #### Assessment: - Observe toddlers’ participation and enthusiasm during activities. - Note if toddlers are able to remember and follow basic health habits discussed. #### Follow-Up: - Reinforce these habits routinely in follow-up classes. - Send a note home encouraging parents to continue these practices. --- This lesson plan aims to instill fundamental health habits in toddlers through engaging, hands-on activities and stories, laying the foundation for lifelong healthy behavior.