Subject: Pre-science

Class: Nursery 1

Term: 1^st Term

Week 9

Date:
Theme of the Week: Parts of the Body
Topic of the Day: The Mouth and Teeth – Identification, Uses, and Care
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:

Identify the mouth and teeth on themselves and in pictures.
Understand the uses of the mouth and teeth (talking, eating, chewing).
Practice simple tooth brushing motions.
Understand that healthy foods help teeth grow strong.

Circle Time (5–10 minutes):

Pupils point to their mouths as teacher points to theirs.

Show pictures of mouths and teeth.

Discuss the difference between baby teeth and adult teeth (simple terms).

Main Activity (Hands-On):

Use mirrors to observe own mouth and teeth.

Count teeth with help.

Teacher demonstrates brushing teeth.

Discuss healthy and unhealthy foods for teeth.

Materials Needed:

Mirrors

Pictures of mouths and teeth

Toothbrush and toothpaste (for demonstration)

Dental charts

Healthy food pictures

Tooth brushing song chart

Movement Break:

Pretend to eat and chew different foods.

Practice brushing motion in the air.

Creative Time:

Colour pictures of smiling faces and teeth.

Create simple teeth crafts using paper and stickers.

Language Development:

Teacher: “Teeth help us chew food and talk.”

Pupils repeat: “mouth, teeth, chew, eat, talk, brush.”

Assessment (Observation-Based):

✔ Can the child point to their mouth and teeth?
✔ Can the child explain one use of teeth?
✔ Can the child demonstrate brushing motion?
✔ Can the child identify one food that is good for teeth?

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