Understanding Hair Types and Care Health Habits Nursery 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3

Subject: Health Habits
Class: Nursery 2
Term: First Term
Week: Week 3
Topic: Understanding Hair Types and Care
Duration: 30 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

1. Identify different types of hair (straight, wavy, curly, kinky).
2. Understand the function of hair on the head.
3. Learn basic hair care practices.

Key words: Hair, types, straight, wavy, curly, kinky, care, function.

Entry Behaviour:

• Show pictures of people with different hair types and ask pupils to identify them.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Pictures of different hair types
• Hairbrush or comb
• Dolls or mannequins with different hair types
• Water and soap (for demonstration)
• Mirror

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

• Review previous lessons on personal hygiene and body parts.
• Discuss the importance of keeping our bodies clean and healthy.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Personal hygiene
• Observation skills (identifying different hair types)

Instructional Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Nursery 2 Health Habits
• Health Habits reference books
• Clean water
• Hand towel
• Body cream
• Hair care products (optional)

Content:

1. Function of Hair on the Head:
   • To protect the head from sunlight ☀️
   • To keep us warm in cold weather ❄️
   • To make us look beautiful and different hairstyles 💇‍♀️
2. Types of Hair: a) Straight hair: Hair that grows straight without curves. b) Wavy hair: Hair that has gentle curves or waves. c) Curly hair: Hair that forms tight curls or loops. d) Kinky hair: Hair that has tight coils or zigzag patterns.

Understanding our hair helps us take care of it better and try different hairstyles! 🌟

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Class Activity Discussion :

1. Why do we have hair on our head?
   • We have hair to protect our head from the sun and to keep us warm.
2. What makes our hair look different?
   • Different types of hair make us look different.
3. What is straight hair?
   • Straight hair grows without curves or waves.
4. What is wavy hair?
   • Wavy hair has gentle curves or waves.
5. What is curly hair?
   • Curly hair forms tight curls or loops.
6. What is kinky hair?
   • Kinky hair has tight coils or zigzag patterns.
7. Can we change our hair type?
   • No, we are born with our hair type, but we can style it differently.
8. How can we take care of our hair?
   • We can comb it gently and keep it clean by washing with shampoo and water.
9. Why is it important to keep our hair clean?
   • Clean hair helps us look neat and prevents scalp problems.
10. What are some hairstyles we can try?
    • We can try braids, ponytails, or leaving our hair loose.

Evaluation :

1. Why do we have hair on our head? a) To protect our feet b) To protect our head from the sun c) To make our ears bigger d) To see better
2. What makes our hair look different? a) Different hairstyles b) Different types of hair c) Different colors d) Different shoes
3. What is straight hair? a) Hair with gentle curves b) Hair without curves or waves c) Hair with tight coils d) Hair with zigzag patterns
4. What is wavy hair? a) Hair without curves b) Hair with tight coils c) Hair with gentle curves or waves d) Hair with zigzag patterns
5. What is curly hair? a) Hair without curves b) Hair with tight coils c) Hair with gentle curves d) Hair with zigzag patterns
6. What is kinky hair? a) Hair with tight coils b) Hair with gentle curves c) Hair without curves d) Hair with zigzag patterns
7. Can we change our hair type? a) Yes, by cutting it b) No, we are born with it c) Yes, by painting it d) No, we can’t do anything
8. How can we take care of our hair? a) By washing with water only b) By combing gently and washing with shampoo c) By coloring it every day d) By not touching it
9. Why is it important to keep our hair clean? a) To look dirty b) To prevent scalp problems and look neat c) To have more hair d) To make it grow faster
10. What are some hairstyles we can try? a) Playing with toys b) Braids, ponytails, or leaving it loose c) Eating snacks d) Sleeping all day
11. What does curly hair look like? a) Tight curls or loops b) Straight with no curves c) Zigzag patterns d) Gentle curves
12. How can we protect our head from the sun? a) By wearing hats or caps b) By staying indoors always c) By jumping around d) By cutting our hair
13. What tool helps us comb our hair? a) Toothbrush b) Hairbrush c) Pencil d) Toy
14. What is the function of hair on our head? a) To protect our head from the sun and keep us warm b) To make us cold c) To make us jump higher d) To hide our eyes
15. Can we wash our hair with soap only? a) Yes b) No

Presentation: Step 1:

• The teacher revises the previous topic on handwashing and personal hygiene.

Step 2:

• The teacher introduces the new topic of understanding hair types and their functions on the head.

Step 3:

• The teacher shows pictures of different hair types and explains each type briefly.
• Encourage pupils to ask questions and share their observations.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Show pictures of different hair types and explain their characteristics.
• Demonstrate basic hair care practices like combing gently and washing with water and soap.
• Discuss the importance of keeping hair clean and neat.

Learners’ Activities:

• Identify different hair types on pictures or dolls.
• Practice combing hair gently using dolls or mannequins.
• Participate in discussions about hair care and why it’s important.

Assessment:

• Observe participation during activities and discussions.
• Ask simple questions related to hair types and care during group discussions.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What are the different types of hair?
2. How can we take care of our hair?
3. Why is it important to keep our hair clean?
4. What does straight hair look like?
5. What does wavy hair look like?
6. What does curly hair look like?
7. What does kinky hair look like?
8. Can we use soap only to wash our hair?
9. Why should we comb our hair gently?
10. How can we protect our head from the sun?

Conclusion:

• The teacher goes around to observe and mark pupils’ understanding.
• Remind pupils about the importance of hair care and personal hygiene.