Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v3 - Nursery 2

Subject: Health Habits

Class: Nursery 2

Term: 3^rd Term

Date:

Week 4

Theme of the Week: Physical Health
Topic of the Day: Exercise
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 the importance of exercise for health and strength.
2. Identify types of safe exercise for children.
3. Demonstrate exercise activities such as running, jumping, skipping, dancing.
4. Practice exercising safely with warm-up and proper clothing.

Circle Time (5–10 minutes):
Discuss why our bodies need to move and stay active.
Show pictures of children exercising.

Main Activity (Hands-On):

Perform warm-up exercises.

Demonstrate running, jumping, skipping, and safe climbing.

Play active games to encourage movement.

Discuss hydration and stopping when tired.

Materials Needed:
Exercise mats, cones, skipping ropes, music, sports equipment, pictures of active children.

Movement Break:
Dance or follow movement routines to music.

Creative Time:
Draw a picture of yourself doing your favorite exercise.

Language Development:
Words: “Exercise,” “Run,” “Jump,” “Skip,” “Dance,” “Healthy,” “Strong.”
Children repeat words during movement, demonstration, and drawing.

Assessment (Observation-Based):
✔ Can the child demonstrate safe exercises?
✔ Can the child explain why exercise is important?
✔ Does the child perform warm-up and cool-down safely?
✔ Does the child participate actively in exercise activities?