Types and Care of Personal Clothing – Easy Steps Home Economics Primary 4

LESSON PLAN: TYPES AND CARE OF PERSONAL CLOTHING

Subject: Home Economics

Class: Primary 4
Term: Second Term
Week: Week 5
Topic: Types and Care of Personal Clothing
Duration: 40 minutes

Learning Objectives

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

1. Identify types of personal clothing.
2. Mention reasons for wearing clothes and footwear.
3. State reasons for caring for clothes.
4. List the steps in caring for clothes, e.g., washing, drying, ironing, mending, storing, etc.
5. Mention equipment needed for taking care of clothes, e.g., bowls, iron, pegs, needle, thread, water, etc.

Keywords

• Clothing
• Footwear
• Care
• Washing
• Mending

Learning Materials

1. Charts showing different articles of clothing.
2. Pictures of professionals in uniforms (e.g., nurse, police, etc.).
3. Real objects such as bowls, iron, pegs, needles, thread, etc.

Embedded Core Skills

• Communication and Collaboration
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Creativity and Imagination

Previous Knowledge

Pupils have learned about personal grooming and the use of basic cosmetics in the previous lesson.

Lesson Content

Types of Personal Clothing

1. Tops: Clothes covering the upper body (e.g., t-shirts, shirts, blouses).
2. Bottoms: Clothes covering the lower body (e.g., trousers, skirts, dresses).
3. Footwear: Shoes and sandals (e.g., sneakers, boots, sandals).
4. Accessories: Items for enhancing appearance (e.g., hats, scarves, belts).

Reasons for Wearing Clothes

• To cover our bodies.
• Protection from weather (cold, heat, rain).
• To appear neat and presentable.

Steps in Caring for Clothes

1. Sorting: Separate clothes by color, fabric type, and care instructions.
2. Washing: Use appropriate detergent and water temperature.
3. Drying: Air dry or use a dryer following care instructions.
4. Ironing: Remove wrinkles using an iron.
5. Mending: Repair torn clothes with needle and thread.
6. Storing: Hang or fold clothes neatly to prevent wrinkles.

Equipment Needed for Caring for Clothes

• Washing machine: For cleaning clothes.
• Laundry detergent: For removing dirt.
• Iron and ironing board: For smoothing wrinkles.
• Clothespins and pegs: For drying clothes.
• Needle and thread: For mending tears.
• Storage bins and hangers: For storing clothes neatly.

Learning Activities

1. Introduction: Display different types of clothing. Ask pupils to name each item and its use.
2. Group Discussion: Discuss why it is important to care for clothes.
3. Demonstration: Show steps in sorting, washing, and drying clothes.
4. Hands-on Activity: Demonstrate how to mend a small tear in fabric using a needle and thread.

Evaluation Questions

1. What are some types of personal clothing?
   a) Tops
   b) Bottoms
   c) Footwear
   d) All of the above
2. What is the first step in caring for clothes?
   a) Ironing
   b) Washing
   c) Sorting
   d) Drying
3. What should you do if your clothes have a tear?
   a) Throw them away
   b) Mend them
   c) Wash them
   d) Ignore it
4. Which of the following is a tool for ironing clothes?
   a) Needle
   b) Ironing board
   c) Clothespin
   d) Peg
5. Why should clothes be stored properly?
   a) To save space
   b) To prevent wrinkles
   c) To avoid losing them
   d) Both a and b

Class Activity

Pupils will work in groups to:

• Identify the types of clothing in a picture chart.
• Demonstrate folding and hanging clothes neatly.

Conclusion

The teacher will:

1. Review the steps in caring for clothes.
2. Emphasize the importance of keeping clothes clean and neat.
3. Encourage pupils to practice these steps at home.

Assessment

1. Mention three types of personal clothing.
2. State two reasons for wearing clothes.
3. List three steps in caring for clothes.
4. Name three tools or equipment used in taking care of clothes.

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