Care of Hands I Health Habits Nursery 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8
Subject: Health Habits
Class: Nursery 2
Term: First Term
Week: 8
Topic: Care of the Hands I
Sub-topic: Importance and care of hands
Duration: 45 minutes
Behavioural Objectives:
- Identify functions of hands.
- Demonstrate simple hand exercises.
- Perform different functions of hands in groups.
- Participate in singing songs related to hand care.
Key Words: Hands, functions, exercises, care, cleanliness.
Entry Behaviour: Students should be able to identify body parts and their functions, especially hands.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Water
- Soap
- Hand cream
- Hand sanitizer
- Pictures of clean/dirty hands
- Dolls
- Towel
- Basin
- Hand cream
- Hand sanitizer
- Dolls
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: Students have previously learned about body parts and their functions. They are familiar with basic hygiene practices such as washing hands.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Fine motor skills
- Personal hygiene awareness
- Collaboration and teamwork
Learning Materials:
- Nursery 2 Health Habits workbook
- Hand hygiene posters
- Songs and rhymes about hands
Reference Books: Lagos State Scheme of Work for Nursery 2 Health Habits.
Instructional Materials:
- Hand hygiene posters
- Dolls
- Towel
- Basin
- Hand cream
- Hand sanitizer
- Water
- Soap
Content:
- Revision (5 minutes):
- Review previous lessons on body parts and their functions, focusing on hands.
- Introduction (5 minutes):
- Introduce the topic “Care of the Hands I” by discussing the importance of hands and keeping them clean.
- Interactive Activity (15 minutes):
- Demonstrate and practice simple hand exercises like wiggling fingers with students in pairs.
- Group Activity (10 minutes):
- Divide students into small groups and assign them different hand functions to perform such as clapping, writing, eating, carrying, etc.
- Song Session (5 minutes):
- Sing songs and rhymes related to hand care as a class.
- Discussion (5 minutes):
- Discuss why it’s important to keep hands clean and healthy.
- Conclusion (5 minutes):
- Recap the key points about hand care and hygiene.
CARE OF HANDS I
- Functions of hands:
- Holding ✋
- Carrying 🛍️
- Clapping 👏
- Writing 📝
- Cooking 🍳
- Playing games 🎮
- Eating 🍴
Activities:
i. Hand Exercises: Show students how to wiggle fingers in pairs. 💃
ii. Group Activity: Let small groups practice hand functions like clapping, writing, eating, carrying. 🎨📝🍽️
iii. Sing-along: Sing songs about hands together as a class. 🎶
Materials:
- Water 💧
- Soap 🧼
- Hand cream 🖐️
- Hand sanitizer 🧴
- Pictures of clean and dirty hands 🖼️
- Dolls 🎎
Note: Teach students to keep hands clean with water, soap, and sanitizer. 🚰🧴
Class Activity Discussion about Hand Care
- Why are hands important?
- Hands help us hold things, write, clap, and eat.
- What are some hand exercises we can do?
- We can wiggle our fingers and stretch our hands.
- What activities can we do in small groups?
- We can clap, write, eat, and carry things together.
- Why do we need to wash our hands?
- Washing hands keeps them clean and free from germs.
- What should we use to wash our hands?
- We should use water and soap.
- Why do we use hand cream?
- Hand cream makes our hands soft and prevents dryness.
- When should we use hand sanitizer?
- We use hand sanitizer when we can’t wash our hands with soap and water.
- How can we keep our hands clean during playtime?
- We can avoid touching dirty things and wash hands before eating.
- What do we use to practice handwashing?
- We use dolls and pictures of clean and dirty hands.
- Why is it important to sing songs about hands?
- Singing helps us remember how to take care of our hands and makes learning fun
Evaluation:
- Why are hands important?
a) For walking
b) For clapping
c) For smelling
d) For sleeping - What can we do in small groups?
a) Dance
b) Clap, write, eat, carry
c) Sing loudly
d) Play with toys - What helps keep our hands clean?
a) Eating candy
b) Washing with water and soap
c) Not washing hands
d) Playing in mud - What makes our hands soft and smooth?
a) Hand cream
b) Water
c) Sand
d) Leaves - When do we use hand sanitizer?
a) Before eating
b) After washing hands
c) When hands are dirty
d) When sleeping - What can we use for hand exercises?
a) Pencils
b) Dolls
c) Books
d) Water - Why do we wash our hands?
a) To make them dirty
b) To keep them clean and germ-free
c) To color them
d) To hide them - What do we use to wash our hands?
a) Stones
b) Water and soap
c) Toys
d) Leaves - How can we keep our hands clean during playtime?
a) By not washing them
b) By washing them before eating
c) By never touching them
d) By keeping them in pockets - What do we use to practice handwashing?
a) Pictures of dirty hands
b) Sand
c) Leaves
d) Music - Why is hand cream important?
a) It makes hands dirty
b) It makes hands soft and smooth
c) It makes hands hard
d) It colors hands - What can we use to learn about hand care?
a) Books
b) Toys
c) Pictures of clean and dirty hands
d) Candy - What do we sing about in class?
a) Animals
b) Shapes
c) Numbers
d) Hands - How can we show what we learned about hand care?
a) By playing in dirt
b) By singing songs
c) By washing hands
d) By never talking - What do we avoid doing with our hands?
a) Clapping
b) Writing
c) Touching sharp or dirty things
d) Washing them regularly
Presentation:
Step 1: Revision of previous topic on body parts and functions related to hands.
Step 2: Introduction to the importance of caring for hands and maintaining cleanliness.
Step 3: Interactive activities including hand exercises, group demonstrations, and singing songs about hands.
Step 4: Discussion on the significance of hand hygiene and care.
Step 5: Conclusion summarizing the lesson and emphasizing the importance of hand hygiene.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Facilitate hand exercise demonstrations.
- Guide group activities on hand functions.
- Lead singing sessions on hand care songs.
- Discuss and reinforce concepts of hand hygiene.
Learners’ Activities:
- Participate in hand exercises individually and in pairs.
- Demonstrate hand functions in small groups.
- Sing along to songs about hand care.
- Engage in discussions about hand hygiene.
Assessment:
- Observe students’ participation in hand exercises and group activities.
- Evaluate students’ understanding through questions during discussions.
- Assess students’ ability to follow hand hygiene practices.
Ten Evaluation Questions Related to the Topic:
- What are some functions of hands? a) Writing b) Jumping c) Swimming d) Sleeping
- Why is it important to keep our hands clean? a) To play games b) To avoid germs and sickness c) To wear gloves d) To draw pictures
- What activity can you do to keep your hands healthy? a) Clapping b) Eating with dirty hands c) Skipping hand washing d) None of the above
- Name one item used for cleaning hands. a) Notebook b) Towel c) Toy car d) Chair
- What should you use to wash your hands? a) Water only b) Water and soap c) Water and towel d) Water and cream
- How many hands do you have? a) One b) Two c) Three d) Four
- What is the first step in hand care? a) Apply hand cream b) Use hand sanitizer c) Wash with water and soap d) Wear gloves
- What should you do before eating? a) Wash your hands b) Wash your face c) Wash your feet d) Wash your toys
- What is the importance of hand exercises? a) They make hands dirty b) They help in hand movements and flexibility c) They are not necessary d) They make hands weak
- When should you use hand sanitizer? a) After eating b) Before playing c) After using the toilet d) Never
Conclusion: The lesson concludes with a recap of the importance of hand hygiene and care. The teacher marks students’ participation and corrects any misconceptions about hand hygiene and cleanliness. Students are encouraged to practice good hand habits at home and in school to stay healthy.
