Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v3 - Nursery 2

Subject: Health Habits

Class: Nursery 2

Term: 2^nd Term

Date:

Week 1
Theme of the Week: Personal Hygiene & Grooming
Topic of the Day: Care of the Mouth
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 mouth is important for eating, drinking, speaking, and tasting.
2. Identify parts of the mouth: lips, teeth, tongue, gums.
3. Demonstrate proper mouth care habits: brushing teeth, rinsing, avoiding dirty objects.
4. Recognize the importance of visiting the dentist and limiting sugary foods.

Circle Time (5–10 minutes):

Discuss how the mouth helps us eat, drink, talk, and taste.

Show pictures of healthy vs unhealthy mouths and teeth.

Main Activity (Hands-On):

Demonstrate proper brushing technique using a large teeth model.

Show how to rinse mouth after eating.

Discuss not eating too many sweets and visiting the dentist regularly.

Materials Needed:

Large teeth model, mirrors, toothbrushes, toothpaste, cups for rinsing, mouth hygiene posters, storybooks about teeth.

Movement Break:

Pretend brushing teeth and rinsing mouth.

Creative Time:

Draw a picture of healthy teeth and lips.

Language Development:

Words: “Mouth,” “Teeth,” “Tongue,” “Brush,” “Rinse,” “Clean”
Children repeat words during demonstration, practice, and drawing.

Assessment (Observation-Based):

✔ Can the child identify parts of the mouth?
✔ Can the child explain why mouth care is important?
✔ Can the child demonstrate rinsing or cleaning mouth?
✔ Can the child explain why sweets should be limited?