### Lesson Plan: Prevocational Studies - Toilet Hygiene (Primary 1)
**Subject:** Prevocational Studies
**Grade Level:** Primary 1
**Topic:** Toilet Hygiene
**Duration:** 40 minutes
**Materials Needed:**
- Pictures or drawings of a clean and dirty toilet
- Soap, water, and tissue paper
- Toy toilet set (if available)
- Hand sanitizer
- Flashcards with hygiene steps
- Chart paper
- Markers
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#### Objectives:
By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
1. Understand the importance of toilet hygiene.
2. Learn the basic steps for using the toilet properly.
3. Develop a habit of washing hands after using the toilet.
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#### Introduction (10 minutes)
1. **Greeting and Roll Call:**
- Greet the students and take attendance.
2. **Discussion Starter:**
- Show students pictures of a clean and a dirty toilet.
- Ask students questions like:
- "Which toilet would you like to use? Why?"
- "How do we feel when we see a clean toilet? What about a dirty one?"
3. **Introduction to the Topic:**
- Explain that today they will learn about keeping their toilets clean and the right way to use them.
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#### Instructional Activities (15 minutes)
1. **Step-by-Step Demonstration:**
- Use a toy toilet set (or a drawing) to demonstrate the following steps:
1. Lift the toilet seat.
2. Sit properly on the toilet seat.
3. Use toilet paper to clean yourself.
4. Flush the toilet.
5. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. **Interactive Learning:**
- Use flashcards illustrated with each step of toilet hygiene.
- Have students sequence the flashcards in the correct order.
3. **Hand-Washing Drill:**
- Teach and practice the proper hand-washing technique (wet, lather, scrub, rinse, and dry) using a small basin of water, soap, and towels.
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#### Guided Practice (10 minutes)
1. **Role-Playing Activity:**
- Set up a mock toilet area in the classroom.
- Allow students to role-play using the toilet and washing their hands.
- Provide gentle guidance and correction as needed.
2. **Hygiene Chart Creation:**
- Divide students into small groups.
- Give each group a chart paper and markers.
- Ask them to draw and label the steps of using the toilet and washing hands.
- Display the charts around the classroom.
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#### Conclusion (5 minutes)
1. **Review Key Points:**
- Ask students to recount the steps they learned for proper toilet use and hand-washing.
2. **Reinforcement:**
- Emphasize the importance of toilet hygiene and how it keeps everyone healthy.
3. **Question & Answer:**
- Encourage students to ask any questions they might have.
- Answer these questions to clarify their understanding.
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#### Assessment
- **Observation:** Monitor students during the role-playing and group activities to ensure they understand the hygiene steps.
- **Oral Questions:** During the review, ask individual students to explain a step in the process to check their comprehension.
- **Participation:** Note each student’s engagement and participation during the lesson.
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#### Follow-Up Activity:
- **Home Assignment:**
- Provide a simple worksheet with pictures of the steps of toilet hygiene and ask students to color the pictures and sequence them correctly.
- Encourage students to practice what they learned at home and to tell their families about good toilet hygiene practices.
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This lesson plan aims to build foundational knowledge and habits in young students regarding toilet hygiene, contributing to their overall health and well-being.