**Lesson Plan: Social Habits for Nursery 1**
**Topic:** The Body, the Parts of the Face, and Care of the Body
**Grade Level:** Nursery 1 (Ages 3-4)
**Duration:** 30-40 minutes
**Objectives:**
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Identify and name the main parts of the face (eyes, nose, mouth, ears)
2. Understand basic ways to care for their body and face
3. Develop social habits around personal hygiene
**Materials Needed:**
- Flashcards or pictures of the face and its parts
- A large mirror
- Plush toys or dolls
- Hand soap, water, and towels for demonstration
- Simple song or rhyme about face parts
- Drawing paper and crayons
- Stickers or stamps as rewards
**Lesson Steps:**
**Introduction (5 minutes):**
1. **Greeting:**
- Welcome the students warmly.
- Sing a greeting song (e.g., "Hello, Hello! Can You Clap Your Hands?").
2. **Introduction to Topic:**
- Use a plush toy or doll to show the parts of the face.
- Ask questions like "Where are the eyes?" and wait for children to point them out on the doll.
**Engagement (10 minutes):**
1. **Introduction with Flashcards:**
- Show flashcards or pictures of the face and individual parts.
- Name the parts one by one, asking children to repeat after you: "These are our eyes. Can you say 'eyes'?"
2. **Mirror Activity:**
- Have children sit in a circle with a large mirror or small handheld mirrors.
- Guide them to point to their own eyes, nose, mouth, and ears while looking in the mirror.
3. **Song/Rhyme:**
- Sing a simple song or recite a rhyme that names the parts of the face (e.g., "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes" focusing on the verse for the face).
**Activity (15 minutes):**
1. **Drawing Activity:**
- Hand out drawing paper and crayons.
- Ask the children to draw a face, helping them to include eyes, a nose, a mouth, and ears.
- Walk around and assist as needed.
- Praise their efforts using positive reinforcement ("Great job drawing eyes!").
2. **Hygiene Demonstration:**
- Gather the children for a demonstration on how to wash their face and hands.
- Use hand soap and water to show how to properly wash hands and splash water on the face.
- Explain the importance of keeping our face and body clean.
**Conclusion (5 minutes):**
1. **Review:**
- Hold up the flashcards again and ask the children to name each part of the face.
- Briefly discuss why taking care of our body is important.
2. **Reward System:**
- Give out stickers or stamps as rewards for participation.
- Thank the children for their attention and participation.
**Follow-Up Activities:**
- Encourage parents to review face parts and personal hygiene routines at home.
- Suggest simple face care routines like washing the face in the morning and before bed.
**Notes for Teacher:**
- Be patient and use lots of positive reinforcement.
- Make sure each child gets a chance to participate and feel involved.
- Keep the activities engaging and interactive to maintain their attention.
**Assessment:**
- Observe students during activities to ensure they can identify and name face parts.
- Monitor their understanding of personal hygiene practices through daily routines in class.
By reinforcing these basic social habits and the knowledge of face parts, children will build a foundation for their personal care and social development.