Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v3 - Nursery 1

Subject: Health Habits

Class: Nursery 1

Term: 2^nd Term

Week: 2
Theme of the Week: Oral Health
Topic of the Day: How to Care for Our Teeth (Part 2)
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 the tongue and its function.
2. Demonstrate proper brushing and rinsing.
3. Explain why sweets should be limited.
4. Recognize need for dental visits.

Circle Time (5–10 minutes):

Discuss tongue functions: tasting, swallowing, talking.

Talk about healthy teeth habits.

Main Activity (Hands-On):

Demonstrate proper brushing technique using large toothbrush and model.

Teach tooth brushing song (2 minutes).

Let pupils practice with own toothbrush.

Show rinsing and discuss dentist visits.

Materials Needed:
Large toothbrush, teeth model, individual toothbrushes, safe tasting foods, cups for rinsing, dentist pictures, brushing song chart, timer

Movement Break:

Pretend brushing and rinsing teeth with hand motions.

Creative Time:

Sequence cards showing brushing routine.

Draw or color toothbrush and toothpaste.

Language Development:

Words: “Brush,” “Floss,” “Rinse,” “Dentist,” “Teeth.”

Pupils repeat during practice and discussion.

Assessment (Observation-Based):
✔ Can the child demonstrate brushing?
✔ Can the child rinse mouth correctly?
✔ Can the child identify tongue functions?
✔ Can the child sing tooth brushing song?