Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v3 - Nursery 1

Subject: Health Habits

Class: Nursery 1

Term: 2^nd Term

Date:
Week: 7
Theme of the Week: Toilet Hygiene
Topic of the Day: Using the Toilet Properly
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. Use the toilet properly and safely.
2. Flush after use and wash hands with soap.
3. Keep toilet clean.
4. Ask teacher when they need the toilet.
5. Follow toilet rules and not play in the toilet.

Circle Time (5–10 minutes):

Discuss toilet hygiene and importance of cleanliness.

Talk about asking permission before using the toilet.

Main Activity (Hands-On):

Demonstrate proper toilet use (age-appropriate or toy toilet).

Show flushing procedure.

Review hand washing after toilet.

Read social story about toilet use.

Establish toilet rules and routine chart.

Materials Needed:
Toy toilet or toilet pictures, hand washing station, toilet hygiene posters, social storybook, toilet routine chart

Movement Break:

Practice walking to toilet and washing hands properly.

Creative Time:

Draw or color toilet hygiene posters.

Role-play proper toilet routine with puppets or classmates.

Language Development:

Words: “Toilet,” “Flush,” “Wash,” “Clean,” “Ask teacher.”

Pupils repeat during demonstrations and role-play.

Assessment (Observation-Based):
✔ Can the child use the toilet properly?
✔ Can the child flush and wash hands after toilet?
✔ Does the child follow toilet rules?
✔ Can the child ask teacher before using toilet?
✔ Can the child explain importance of toilet hygiene?