Health Habits Kindergarten Age 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1
Lesson Plan Presentation
Subject: Health Habits
Class: Kindergarten
Term: First Term
Week: Week 1
Age: 4-5 years
Topic: Health Habits
Sub-topic: Daily Health Routines
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioural Objectives: By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Identify daily health routines.
- Explain the importance of brushing teeth.
- Demonstrate proper handwashing techniques.
- Recognize healthy eating habits.
Keywords: Health, Habits, Brush, Teeth, Handwash, Healthy, Eat
Set Induction:
Begin by asking the pupils about their morning routines. Discuss what they do when they wake up.
Entry Behaviour:
Pupils have basic knowledge of daily routines like waking up and eating breakfast.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Soap and water
- Picture charts of healthy foods
- Handwashing song
Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Children are familiar with morning activities like brushing teeth and eating breakfast. Connect these to the idea of health habits.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Listening skills
- Fine motor skills (brushing teeth, washing hands)
- Social skills (discussion and sharing ideas)
Reference Books:
Lagos State Scheme of Work for Kindergarten
Instructional Materials:
- Toothbrush, toothpaste
- Soap, water
- Picture charts
- Handwashing song
Content:
- Daily Health Routines:
- Brushing teeth
- Washing hands
- Eating healthy foods
- Bathing regularly
- Getting enough sleep
- Examples:
- Brush your teeth every morning and night.
- Wash your hands before eating.
- Eat fruits and vegetables daily.
- Take a bath every day.
- Sleep early and get enough rest.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions:
- We should brush our _____ every morning.
a) hair
b) teeth
c) shoes
d) clothes - It is important to wash our hands with _____ and water.
a) soap
b) juice
c) milk
d) oil - Eating _____ is good for our health.
a) candies
b) fruits
c) chips
d) cakes - We should sleep early to get enough _____.
a) food
b) toys
c) rest
d) clothes - We should take a _____ every day.
a) nap
b) bath
c) walk
d) snack - Always wash your hands before _____.
a) playing
b) eating
c) sleeping
d) studying - We use a _____ to brush our teeth.
a) spoon
b) comb
c) toothbrush
d) fork - Healthy foods include _____.
a) candies
b) cakes
c) vegetables
d) soda - We need to wash our hands after using the _____.
a) toilet
b) bed
c) TV
d) computer - Drinking plenty of _____ is important for our health.
a) soda
b) water
c) coffee
d) tea
FAQs:
- Q: Why do we brush our teeth?
A: To keep them clean and healthy. - Q: When should we wash our hands?
A: Before eating and after using the toilet. - Q: What are some healthy foods?
A: Fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. - Q: How often should we take a bath?
A: Every day. - Q: Why is sleep important?
A: It helps us rest and grow. - Q: What should we use to wash our hands?
A: Soap and water. - Q: Can we eat candies every day?
A: No, they are not healthy for us. - Q: What should we drink a lot of every day?
A: Water. - Q: Why is it important to eat breakfast?
A: It gives us energy for the day. - Q: What should we do before going to bed?
A: Brush our teeth.
Presentation: Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic which was “Our Body Parts”.
Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic by showing a toothbrush and asking, “Who used this today?” Discuss its importance.
Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to share their morning routines. Correct them when necessary.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Show how to brush teeth and wash hands.
- Discuss healthy foods and sleep routines.
- Sing a handwashing song.
Learners’ Activities:
- Demonstrate brushing teeth and washing hands.
- Share their favorite healthy foods.
- Participate in singing the handwashing song.
Assessment:
- Observe pupils demonstrating brushing and handwashing.
- Ask pupils to name healthy foods and explain why sleep is important.
Evaluation Questions:
- What do we use to brush our teeth?
- When should we wash our hands?
- Name two healthy foods.
- How often should we take a bath?
- Why do we need to sleep early?
- What should we drink a lot of?
- What do we use to wash our hands?
- Why is breakfast important?
- What should we do before bed?
- Can we eat candies every day?
Conclusion:
The teacher goes around to check the pupils’ activities and corrects them where necessary.