Toilet Habits Learn Proper Toilet Habits and Hygiene Nursery 1 Second Term

Lesson Notes: Materials Found in the Toilet and Toilet Habits

Subject: Health Habits
Class: Nursery 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 8
Topic: Materials Found in the Toilet and Toilet Habits

Behavioral Objectives

By the end of this lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Identify materials found in the toilet.
2. State proper toilet habits.
3. Demonstrate how to maintain cleanliness after using the toilet.

Keywords

• Toilet: A place to ease oneself.
• Materials: Items or objects.
• Habits: Things we do regularly.

Set Induction

The teacher displays some common toilet materials (e.g., tissue paper, liquid soap) and asks:

• “What do we use these materials for?”
• “Why do we need to keep the toilet clean?”

Entry Behavior

Pupils are familiar with the importance of using the toilet from the previous lesson.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Real toilet materials (e.g., tissue paper, soap, cleaning brush).
• Flashcards with pictures of toilet materials.
• A toy potty (if available).

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher asks pupils to name items they have seen in the toilet at home or school and explains their uses.

Embedded Core Skills

• Critical thinking
• Hygiene practices

Content

Materials Found in the Toilet

1. Tissue Paper: Used for cleaning after using the toilet.
2. Potty: A small toilet for children.
3. Napkin: Used to wipe hands or surfaces.
4. Liquid Soap: Used for washing hands.
5. Cleaning Brush: Used to clean the toilet.
6. Washing Sink: A place to wash hands after using the toilet.
7. Closet (Toilet Bowl): The part of the toilet where we ease ourselves.
8. Water Reservoir (Tank): Provides water for flushing the toilet.

Toilet Habits

1. Always wash your hands after using the toilet.
2. Call elders for help if you need assistance cleaning up.
3. Ensure your bumbum is clean before wearing your pants.
4. Never play in the toilet.
5. Always flush the toilet after use.

Questions for Pupils

Fill in the Blanks

1. We use _______ paper to clean up after using the toilet.
   a) exercise
   b) tissue
   c) newspaper
   d) sticky
   Answer: b) tissue
2. A _______ is used to wash hands in the toilet.
   a) closet
   b) potty
   c) sink
   d) mop
   Answer: c) sink
3. _______ soap is used for washing hands.
   a) Liquid
   b) Solid
   c) Powdered
   d) Dirty
   Answer: a) Liquid
4. After using the toilet, we must always _______ our hands.
   a) wave
   b) wash
   c) touch
   d) shake
   Answer: b) wash
5. We call _______ to clean us up if we need help.
   a) elders
   b) friends
   c) strangers
   d) babies
   Answer: a) elders

True or False Questions

6. It is okay to play in the toilet.
   Answer: False
7. A cleaning brush is used to clean the toilet.
   Answer: True
8. We should not flush the toilet after use.
   Answer: False
9. Tissue paper is found in the toilet.
   Answer: True
10. Liquid soap is used for cleaning the toilet bowl.
    Answer: False

Practical Questions

11. Show how to wash your hands properly.
12. Point to a picture of tissue paper.
13. Say why we should flush the toilet after use.

Presentation Steps

Step 1:

• Revise the previous lesson on “The Use of the Toilet.”

Step 2:

• Introduce the topic “Materials Found in the Toilet and Toilet Habits.”
• Show pupils real or picture materials commonly found in the toilet.

Step 3:

• Discuss proper toilet habits and demonstrate handwashing steps.

Teacher’s Activities

• Display and explain the use of toilet materials.
• Teach pupils how to wash hands after using the toilet.
• Role-play proper toilet habits with the class.

Learner’s Activities

• Identify toilet materials and their uses.
• Demonstrate handwashing steps.
• Participate in discussions about toilet habits.

Assessment

1. Name two materials found in the toilet.
2. Why should we wash our hands after using the toilet?
3. What should you do if you need help cleaning up?
4. What is a cleaning brush used for?
5. Name one bad habit we should avoid in the toilet.

Evaluation Questions

1. What is tissue paper used for in the toilet?
2. Why do we need liquid soap in the toilet?
3. What should you do after using the toilet?
4. Name one material we use to clean the toilet.
5. Who should you call if you need help in the toilet?

Conclusion

The teacher reviews the importance of keeping the toilet clean and maintaining proper toilet habits. Pupils are encouraged to always ask for help if needed and wash their hands after using the toilet.