Lesson Plan for Toddler - Health Habits - Toilet: Types

### Lesson Plan: Learning About Toileting and Types of Toilets **Target Age Group:** Toddlers (ages 2-3) **Duration:** 30 minutes **Theme:** Health Habits **Topic:** Toileting and Types of Toilets --- #### **Objective:** 1. Introduce toddlers to the concept of using the toilet. 2. Familiarize them with different types of toilets. 3. Encourage the beginning steps towards toilet training. --- #### **Materials Needed:** 1. Picture cards showing various types of toilets (baby potty, regular toilet with a child seat, urinals). 2. Realistic toy toilet or a baby potty for demonstration. 3. Toilet paper rolls. 4. A puppet or toy character for role-playing. 5. Stickers or reward charts. 6. Handwashing station setup (soap, towel). --- #### **Preparation:** 1. Arrange the picture cards and the demonstration toilet at the front. 2. Prepare a clean and inviting space for circle time. 3. Set up a handwashing station nearby. 4. Ensure reward charts and stickers are ready for the activity. --- ### **Activity Plan:** #### **Circle Time Discussion (10 minutes):** 1. **Welcome and Introduction:** - Begin with a cheerful greeting song to gather the children and get them settled. - Introduce today's theme by showing a picture of a toilet and asking, “Can anyone tell me what this is?” 2. **Discussion:** - Show each type of toilet (baby potty, regular toilet with a child seat, urinals) and briefly explain their purpose in simple terms. - Use statements like, "This is a baby potty. It's small and just for little kids like you!" 3. **Engage with Questions:** - Ask questions to keep them engaged, such as “Do you use a potty at home?” or “Who here has seen a big toilet like this?” #### **Demonstration and Role-Play (10 minutes):** 1. **Demo with Toy Toilet/Potty:** - Use a toy toilet or baby potty to demonstrate how to sit on it. - Explain sitting down, using the toilet, and then wiping with toilet paper. 2. **Puppet Role-Play:** - Use a puppet or toy character to act out using the toilet. This can include the steps of sitting, using, and then flushing the toilet. - Encourage children to help the puppet by saying, “Can you help our friend sit on the potty?” 3. **Practice:** - Invite toddlers to practice sitting on the toy toilet if they are comfortable. #### **Handwashing Activity (5 minutes):** 1. **Introduce Handwashing:** - Explain that after using the toilet, everyone must wash their hands to stay clean and healthy. 2. **Song and Action:** - Sing a simple handwashing song while demonstrating the steps (lather, scrub, rinse, dry). - Allow each child to practice washing their hands at the handwashing station. #### **Reward and Encouragement (5 minutes):** 1. **Praise and Stickers:** - Praise the children for their participation and courage in learning about the toilet. - Hand out stickers or mark their reward charts as a positive reinforcement. 2. **Recap and Closing:** - Recap the session briefly, reinforcing the key points about different types of toilets and the importance of handwashing. - End with a goodbye song to signal the end of the lesson. --- #### **Assessment and Follow-Up:** 1. **Observation:** - Observe children’s comfort and understanding during the activities. - Note any child who seems particularly interested or who might need extra encouragement. 2. **Communication with Parents:** - Send a brief note home explaining what was covered in the lesson. - Provide parents with tips for continuing toilet training at home. --- ### **Modifications:** 1. **For Children with Special Needs:** - Use additional visual aids and social stories. - Provide one-on-one assistance or small group instructions as needed. 2. **For Advanced Learners:** - Introduce more steps like flushing and turning off water correctly. - Use more detailed explanations and have them help peers. --- **Conclusion:** Teaching toddlers about different types of toilets and encouraging the beginning stages of toilet training can be a fun and positive experience. By using visual aids, role-playing, and interactive activities, children can start to understand and feel comfortable with using the toilet. Always ensure to provide a supportive and encouraging environment to make learning enjoyable.