Taking Care of Nails Health Habits Nursery 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1
Subject: Health Habits
Class: Nursery 2
Term: First Term
Week: Week 1
Topic: Taking Care of Our Nails
Sub-topic: Importance of Clean and Short Nails
Duration: 30 minutes
Behavioural Objectives:
- Identify where nails are found on the body.
- Understand the importance of having clean and short nails.
- Demonstrate basic nail care practices.
Key words: Nails, hands, feet, clean, short, importance, scratch, tools.
Entry Behaviour:
- Show pictures of hands and feet, ask pupils where nails are found.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Pictures of nails
- Hand and foot tracing sheets
- Nail cutter (demonstration only)
- Soap and water (for handwashing demonstration)
- Dolls for role-playing
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
- Sing finger rhymes (e.g., “Daddy finger, Daddy finger, where are you?”)
- Review basic handwashing techniques.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Personal hygiene
- Fine motor skills (tracing and coloring)
Instructional Materials:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work for Nursery 2
- Health Habits reference books
- Clean water
- Hand towel
- Body cream
- Hand cream
- Nail file
Content:
Where are nails on our body?
- Nails are on our fingers and toes.
Why are nails important?
- Nails help us scratch itches and pick up things like pencils.
How to keep nails clean and short:
- Wash hands with soap and water to keep nails clean.
- Use a nail cutter to trim nails when they get long.
Fun activities we did:
- Looked at pictures of nails.
- Traced and colored our hands.
- Sang rhymes about fingers like “Daddy finger, Daddy finger, where are you?”
To keep nails healthy:
- Use creams and nail tools to take care of nails. 💅🌟
Class Activity Discussion Nursery 2 pupils:
1. Where are nails found on our body? Nails are found on our fingers and toes.
2. Why are nails important? Nails help us scratch itches and pick up things like toys.
3. How can we keep our nails clean? We can keep our nails clean by washing our hands with soap and water.
4. Why is it important to keep nails short? Keeping nails short helps prevent them from breaking and getting dirty easily.
5. What can we use to cut our nails? We can use a nail cutter to trim our nails when they get long.
6. What should we do if our nails get dirty? We should wash our hands with soap and water to clean our nails.
7. How often should we wash our hands to keep nails clean? We should wash our hands before meals and after playing outside.
8. Can we use creams to keep our nails healthy? Yes, we can use creams and lotions to make our nails and hands soft.
9. What are some fun things we can do to learn about nails? We can look at pictures of nails, trace and color our hands, and sing songs about fingers.
10. Why is it important to take care of our nails? Taking care of our nails helps us stay clean, healthy, and happy! 💅🌟
Evaluation :
- Where are nails found on our body? a) Hands and feet b) Nose and ears c) Eyes and mouth d) Hair and knees
- Why are nails important? a) To jump b) To scratch itches c) To fly d) To eat food
- How can we keep our nails clean? a) By washing with soap and water b) By painting them with colors c) By wearing gloves all the time d) By ignoring them
- Why is it important to keep nails short? a) To make them look pretty b) To prevent them from breaking easily c) To make them glow in the dark d) To make them grow faster
- What can we use to cut our nails? a) Toothbrush b) Hairbrush c) Nail cutter d) Pencil
- What should we do if our nails get dirty? a) Wash hands with soap and water b) Leave them dirty c) Paint over the dirt d) Hide them
- How often should we wash our hands to keep nails clean? a) Once a week b) Before meals and after playing outside c) Only on Sundays d) Never
- Can we use creams to keep our nails healthy? a) No, creams are bad for nails b) Yes, creams and lotions can help c) Only on birthdays d) Only at night
- What are some fun things we can do to learn about nails? a) Play with toys b) Look at pictures of nails c) Jump on the bed d) Shout loudly
- Why is it important to take care of our nails? a) To make them dirty b) To stay clean and healthy c) To forget about them d) To hide them away
Presentation: Step 1:
- The teacher revises the previous topic on handwashing and personal hygiene.
Step 2:
- The teacher introduces the new topic of taking care of our nails, discussing where nails are found and why they are important.
Step 3:
- The teacher allows pupils to give their own contributions, asking questions like “Where are your nails?” and “Why do we need clean nails?”
- Correct misconceptions gently and encourage active participation.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Show pictures of nails and discuss.
- Demonstrate proper handwashing techniques.
- Explain the importance of keeping nails clean and short.
- Model how to use nail tools (demonstration only, no cutting).
Learners’ Activities:
- Participate in finger rhymes and songs.
- Trace and color hand and foot prints.
- Engage in discussions about nail care.
- Watch and learn during teacher demonstrations.
Assessment:
- Observe participation during activities.
- Ask simple questions during discussions.
- Check if pupils understand the importance of clean nails.
Evaluation Questions:
- Where are nails found on our body?
- Why do we need to keep our nails clean?
- What can we use to cut our nails?
- How often should we wash our hands?
- What are some fun activities we did today?
- Why is it important to take care of our nails?
- What did we learn about handwashing?
- Name one thing that can help keep nails healthy.
- Can we use creams for our nails?
- What rhymes did we sing today?
Conclusion:
- The teacher goes around to observe and mark pupils’ work.
- Remind pupils to practice good handwashing and nail care at home.
- Summarize key points about nail care and personal hygiene.