Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v3 - Nursery 2

Subject: Health Habits

Class: Nursery 2

Term: 1^st Term

Date:

Week 10

Theme of the Week: Personal Hygiene & Grooming
Topic of the Day: Care of the Nose
Age Group: 4–5 years
Period:
Duration: 1–2 hours (with breaks)

Learning Objectives:

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

1. Explain why the nose is important for breathing and smelling.
2. Demonstrate proper nose care: blowing nose gently, using tissue/handkerchief, washing hands after touching nose.
3. Identify safe habits: not picking nose, not putting objects inside, disposing tissues properly.
4. Recognize when to tell adults about blocked nose or nosebleeds.

Circle Time (5–10 minutes):

Discuss how nose helps us breathe and smell.

Show pictures of clean vs dirty nose care practices.

Main Activity (Hands-On):

Demonstrate blowing nose properly: one nostril at a time.

Practice tissue disposal and handwashing afterward.

Role-play telling adult if nose is blocked or bleeding.

Materials Needed:

Tissues, handkerchiefs, handwashing station, nose hygiene posters, storybooks about nose care, mirrors.

Movement Break:

Pretend blowing nose and washing hands.

Creative Time:

Draw a picture showing proper nose care and tissue disposal.

Language Development:

Words: “Nose,” “Blow,” “Tissue,” “Clean,” “Hands,” “Safe”

Children repeat words during demonstration, role-play, and drawing.

Assessment (Observation-Based):

✔ Can the child blow nose correctly and safely?
✔ Can the child dispose of tissues properly?
✔ Can the child explain why nose care is important?
✔ Can the child tell an adult when nose is blocked or bleeding?