Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v3 - Nursery 1

Subject: Health Habits

Class: Nursery 1

Term: 1^st Term

Date:
Week: 1
Theme of the Week: My Body
Topic of the Day: Head, Neck, Shoulders, Arms
Age Group: 3–4 years
Period:
Duration: 1–2 hours (with breaks)

Learning Objectives:

By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:

1. Identify head, neck, shoulders, and arms.
2. Respond to teacher prompts during songs and games.
3. Imitate teacher actions for touching each body part.
4. Participate in songs, “Simon Says,” and doll activities.

Circle Time (5–10 minutes):

Sing “Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes.”

Show large body part charts.

Quick recap of body parts learned so far.

Main Activity (Hands-On):

Teacher points to and names each body part on self and dolls.

Pupils touch their own head, neck, shoulders, and arms.

Use mirrors for self-identification.

Play “Simon Says” using body parts.

Materials Needed:

Large body chart

Mirror

Dolls

Body part flashcards

“Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes” song chart

Movement Break

Sing and dance to body part songs

Creative Time:

Colour pictures of head, neck, shoulders, and arms

Language Development:

“Head,” “Neck,” “Shoulders,” “Arms”

Pupils repeat names and point to each part

Assessment (Observation-Based):

✔ Can the child touch and name the body parts?
✔ Can the child follow “Simon Says” instructions correctly?
✔ Does the child identify parts on dolls and mirrors?