Lesson Plan for Primary 1 - Prevocational Studies - Toilet Hygiene

### 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 --- #### 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. --- #### 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. --- #### 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. --- #### 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. --- #### 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. --- #### 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. --- #### 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. --- This lesson plan aims to build foundational knowledge and habits in young students regarding toilet hygiene, contributing to their overall health and well-being.