## Lesson Plan: Personal Hygiene
### Basic Science and Technology
#### Nursery 1 (Ages 3-4)
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### Objective:
By the end of the lesson, students will:
1. Understand what personal hygiene is.
2. Recognize basic personal hygiene practices.
3. Develop good hygiene habits.
### Materials Needed:
- Picture cards or posters showing good versus bad hygiene practices.
- Handwashing supplies (soap, water, towels).
- Toothbrush and toothpaste props.
- Songs or rhymes about hygiene.
- Interactive digital content (optional).
### Duration:
- 45 minutes
### Lesson Outline:
#### Introduction (10 minutes):
1. **Greeting and Warm-Up:**
- Greet the students and encourage them to sit in a circle.
- Begin with a fun hygiene-related song or rhyme to grab their attention (e.g., "This is the way we wash our hands").
2. **Discussion:**
- Introduce the topic by asking a few simple questions to gauge what the students already know about hygiene. Example: "Does anyone know what 'hygiene' means?"
- Explain that hygiene is about keeping our bodies clean to stay healthy and happy.
#### Main Activity (20 minutes):
1. **Storytime:**
- Read a short story or show a picture book that illustrates simple hygiene practices such as brushing teeth, washing hands, and bathing.
- Discuss the story with the students. Ask questions such as, "Why did the character wash their hands?"
2. **Demonstration:**
- Use picture cards or posters to explain various hygiene practices like washing hands, brushing teeth, and bathing.
- Show real-life props (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap) to make it more interactive.
3. **Practice:**
- Demonstrate proper handwashing technique using soap and water. Encourage students to join in and practice the steps with you.
- If possible, have a small handwashing station where students can practice one by one.
#### Activity (10 minutes):
1. **Interactive Game:**
- Organize a simple game where students sort pictures into 'clean' and 'not clean' categories.
- Use cards with images of hygiene practices (e.g., brushing teeth, playing in the dirt, washing hands, etc.).
- Give each student a chance to participate and praise their efforts.
#### Closing (5 minutes):
1. **Review:**
- Recap the main points of the lesson by asking students to share one thing they learned about personal hygiene.
2. **Goodbye Song:**
- End the lesson with a fun goodbye song reinforcing the hygiene message (e.g., "Now It's Time to Say Goodbye").
3. **Take-Home Activity:**
- Provide a simple activity sheet or coloring page related to personal hygiene for students to complete at home with their parents.
### Assessment:
- Observe student participation during discussions and activities.
- Notice if students can correctly identify good hygiene practices.
- Provide verbal praise and positive reinforcement to encourage retention.
### Follow-Up:
- Plan for reinforcement activities throughout the week, such as daily handwashing before snacks and lunch.
- Involve parents by sending home a note detailing what was learned and how they can support these practices at home.
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**Note:** Adjust the content and pace based on the students' engagement level and needs. Keep activities fun and short to maintain attention.