Lesson Plan for Toddler - Health Habits - Person Hygiene I

Lesson plan for "Personal Hygiene" tailored for toddlers: ### Lesson Plan: Personal Hygiene for Toddlers #### Grade Level: Toddlers (Ages 2-3) #### Duration: 30-40 minutes --- ### Objectives: 1. To introduce the concept of personal hygiene. 2. To teach basic personal hygiene habits. 3. To develop fine motor skills through practical hygiene activities. 4. To encourage a sense of independence and routine. ### Materials Needed: - Visual aids (pictures of hand washing, brushing teeth, etc.) - Soap and water setup - Toothbrushes and toothpaste (safe for toddlers) - Songs related to hygiene habits - Soft towels or paper towels - Doll for demonstration - Picture books about hygiene - Stickers or small rewards ### Introduction (5 minutes): 1. **Greeting & Circle Time**: Gather the children into a circle. Start with a simple greeting song to capture their attention and make them comfortable. 2. **Introduce the Topic**: Show a large picture of a happy face and an unhappy face. Explain that today's lesson is about ways to keep our bodies happy and healthy. ### Main Activities: #### Activity 1: Hand Washing (10 minutes) 1. **Discussion**: Show pictures of children washing hands. Explain why hand washing is important (to get rid of germs and stay healthy). 2. **Demonstration**: Use a doll to demonstrate proper hand washing steps: wet hands, apply soap, scrub for 20 seconds (sing a song like "Happy Birthday" twice), rinse, and dry hands. 3. **Practical Activity**: Allow each child to practice washing their hands with supervision, encouraging them to follow the steps demonstrated. #### Activity 2: Brushing Teeth (10 minutes) 1. **Discussion**: Show pictures of children brushing their teeth. Explain why brushing teeth is important (to keep teeth clean and free of germs). 2. **Demonstration**: Using a model of a mouth or a doll, demonstrate how to brush teeth properly. Explain the importance of brushing in circles and reaching all surfaces of the teeth. 3. **Practical Activity**: Hand out toothbrushes (safe for toddlers) and allow children to mimic brushing on the doll or on their own toothbrushes without toothpaste for practice. ### Group Activity: Hygiene Song and Dance (5 minutes) 1. **Interactive Song**: Teach a simple, catchy song about personal hygiene (e.g., washing hands, brushing teeth). Incorporate dance or hand motions. 2. **Participation**: Encourage children to sing along and perform the actions as they sing, reinforcing the importance of hygiene habits. ### Story Time (5 minutes): 1. **Read a Book**: Select a picture book that focuses on personal hygiene. Examples include "Germs Are Not for Sharing" by Elizabeth Verdick or "Brush, Brush, Brush!" by Alicia Padron. 2. **Interactive Questions**: Ask simple comprehension questions such as "What did the character do to stay clean?" or "How do we wash our hands?" ### Closing (5 minutes): 1. **Recap**: Review key points about hand washing and tooth brushing. 2. **Rewards**: Praise each child and give out stickers or small rewards for participation. 3. **Goodbye Song**: End the session with a goodbye song, helping transition the toddlers to their next activity. ### Assessment: - Observe participation and engagement during activities. - Ask simple follow-up questions throughout the week to reinforce the personal hygiene habits. - Provide positive reinforcement and gentle reminders about hygiene when necessary. ### Follow-Up: - Encourage parents to continue reinforcing these habits at home with similar routines and songs. - Send home a handout for parents with tips and resources on encouraging good hygiene habits in toddlers. --- This lesson plan aims to make learning about personal hygiene fun and engaging for toddlers, ensuring that they understand and practice these important skills in a supportive and interactive environment.