Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v4 - KG 2

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Performance objectives

• Identify parts of physical health like food and exercise.
• Explain why being clean and safe is important.
• Show some simple exercises.
• Know the difference between safe and unsafe places.
• Talk about healthy foods and why they are good for us.

Lesson summary

This lesson focuses on personal hygiene—the simple things we do every day to keep our bodies clean and healthy. In our communities in Ghana, staying clean is very important because it helps prevent us from getting sick from germs. When we are clean, we feel fresh, look smart, and can play and learn happily. We will learn the correct ways to wash our hands, bathe, and brush our teeth, which are powerful ways to stay strong and healthy.

Lesson notes

This lesson is about keeping ourselves clean, which is called Personal Hygiene.

Concept 1: What are Germs and Why is Hygiene Important? Explanation: Germs are tiny, invisible living things that are all around us—in the air, on the floor, on our hands, and even in some foods. You cannot see them with your eyes. Some germs are harmless, but others can make us sick with a cough, a running stomach (diarrhoea), or a fever. Why Hygiene Matters: Personal hygiene is our secret weapon against bad germs. When we wash our hands, bathe, and brush our teeth, we wash away these harmful germs. This stops them from entering our bodies and making us sick. Keeping clean helps us stay healthy so we don't miss school and can enjoy playing games like *ampe* and *pilolo* with our friends.

Concept 2: The Right Way to Wash Hands

Handwashing is one of the most important hygiene practices. We use our hands to touch everything, so they pick up germs easily. When to Wash Hands: Before eating any food (like kenkey, fufu, or bread). After visiting the toilet or latrine. After playing outside, especially in the sand or with pets. After coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose. When your hands look dirty. Step-by-Step Guide to Handwashing (The "Happy Birthday" Song Method): Wet: Turn on the tap (or use water from a Veronica bucket) and wet your hands. Soap: Apply enough soap to cover your hands. It can be liquid soap or a bar of soap (*alata samina* works well!). Lather/Rub: Rub your hands together to make lots of bubbles. Rub the palms, the back of each hand, between your fingers, and under your fingernails. Do this for about 20 seconds. A good way to time it is to sing the "Happy Birthday" song twice slowly. Rinse: Hold your hands under clean, running water and wash off all the soap. Dry: Dry your hands with a clean towel or let them air dry.