**Lesson Plan: Health & Safety - School**
**Grade Level:** Toddler (Ages 2-3)
**Subject:** Basic Science and Technology
**Duration:** 30 minutes
**Objective:**
- To introduce toddlers to the basic concepts of health and safety in school.
- To help them understand simple ways to stay safe and healthy in a school environment.
**Materials Needed:**
- Picture cards showing healthy practices (e.g., washing hands, wearing a mask, eating healthy foods)
- Toy medical kit (with items like play thermometer, bandage, etc.)
- Safe and soft toys for demonstration (e.g., teddy bears, dolls)
- Hygiene-related props (like soap, tissue paper, sanitizer)
- A small storybook about safety in school
- Stickers or stamps for rewarding participation
**Introduction (5 minutes):**
1. **Greeting and Circle Time:** Gather the children in a circle. Sing a welcome song to get them engaged.
2. **Introduce the Topic:** Briefly introduce the topic of health and safety by showing a picture of a school and asking them if they know what it is.
**Discussion and Demonstration (10 minutes):**
1. **Healthy Practices:**
- Show picture cards of children washing their hands, using sanitizer, covering their mouth when coughing, and wearing masks.
- Demonstrate each practice with the help of props. For example, use a toy soap and a bowl of water to show how to wash hands properly.
- Ask the children to mimic you washing hands.
2. **Safety Measures:**
- Introduce basic safety rules like walking safely, staying with the teacher, and not touching unknown objects.
- Use toy medical kit to show how we use a bandage when we get a small cut.
**Activity (10 minutes):**
1. **Interactive Story Time:**
- Read a short story about health and safety at school. Use a book with colorful pictures.
- Ask simple questions throughout the story to keep them engaged, such as "What should we do if we sneeze?"
2. **Role-Playing:**
- Engage children in role-playing activities where they can pretend to wash hands, use a tissue, or stay in a line.
- Use teddy bears or dolls to practice the healthy and safety instructions given.
**Closing (5 minutes):**
1. **Recap and Questions:** Briefly summarize what was learned about health and safety. Ask the toddlers if they remember any of the healthy practices.
2. **Reward Participation:** Give each child a sticker or stamp for participating in the lesson and practicing good health and safety habits.
3. **Goodbye Song:** End the lesson with a goodbye song, encouraging children to practice what they learned at home.
**Assessment:**
- Observe the children’s participation and engagement during the lesson.
- Note their ability to mimic health and safety practices.
- Provide positive reinforcement to encourage correct behavior.
**Follow-Up:**
- Encourage parents to reinforce these practices at home by sharing the day’s activities.
- Plan similar lessons periodically to reinforce the importance of health and safety in various environments.
**Notes for Teacher:**
- Ensure activities are age-appropriate and that all props used are safe for toddlers.
- Maintain a calm and encouraging environment to keep toddlers engaged and comfortable.
- Be patient and ready to repeat instructions as needed, toddlers learn best through repetition.
This lesson plan provides a simple and interactive way to teach toddlers about maintaining health and safety in their school environment through engaging activities and demonstrations.