Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v3 - Nursery 1

Subject: Health Habits

Class: Nursery 1

Term: 2^nd Term

Date:
Week: 1
Theme of the Week: Oral Health
Topic of the Day: How to Care for Our Teeth (Part 1)
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 parts of the mouth (teeth, tongue, lips).
2. Explain functions of the mouth and teeth in simple terms.
3. Imitate biting and chewing actions.
4. Participate in singing songs about teeth and talking about their uses.

Circle Time (5–10 minutes):

Sing “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes” adapted for teeth.

Discuss uses of the mouth: eating, talking, singing.

Main Activity (Hands-On):

Show large teeth model.

Let pupils touch their own teeth.

Use mirrors for inspection.

Demonstrate biting and chewing using apple slices.

Materials Needed:
Large teeth model, mirrors, apple slices, teeth pictures, mouth diagram, dental health posters, pictures of healthy teeth

Movement Break:

Mimic biting and chewing with hand gestures or pretend apples.

Creative Time:

Color pictures of teeth and mouth.

Draw mouths and label teeth.

Language Development:

Introduce words: “Teeth,” “Mouth,” “Tongue,” “Bite,” “Chew.”

Pupils repeat words while touching teeth or using the model.

Assessment (Observation-Based):
✔ Can the child identify teeth, tongue, and lips?
✔ Can the child demonstrate biting and chewing?
✔ Can the child talk about the uses of the mouth?
✔ Does the child participate in teeth songs and discussions?