Lesson Plan: Good Eating Habits
Subject: Health Habits
Class: Kindergarten
Term: Second Term
Week: 7
Age: 5 years
Topic: Eating Habit: Good
Sub-topic: Understanding and Practicing Good Eating Habits
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioral Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Explain the meaning of good eating habits.
- List examples of good eating habits.
- State the benefits of practicing good eating habits.
- Demonstrate good eating habits during lunch break.
Keywords
- Eating habits
- Hygiene
- Clean
- Plate
- Benefits
Set Induction
The teacher shows a picture or video of children eating neatly and another of children eating carelessly. The teacher asks, “Which group would you like to be part of?”
Entry Behavior
Pupils have prior knowledge of personal hygiene, such as washing hands.
Learning Resources and Materials
- Pictures or posters showing good eating habits
- Video clips of proper table manners
- Plates, cups, and cutlery for demonstrations
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge
The teacher reminds the pupils about the importance of washing their hands before eating, which was taught in a previous hygiene lesson.
Embedded Core Skills
- Personal development
- Communication
- Critical thinking
- Hygiene awareness
Learning Materials
- Posters of good eating habits
- Videos showing table manners
- Reference: Lagos State Scheme of Work
Instructional Materials
- Clean plates and cutlery
- Audio-visual aids
- Handwashing station
Content
Definition of Good Eating Habits
Good eating habits are behaviors that show neatness, respect, and care while eating to maintain good health and manners.
Examples of Good Eating Habits
- Wash your hands before and after eating.
- Use clean plates, cups, and cutlery.
- Place water by the side of your food.
- Take small portions at a time to avoid waste.
- Chew your food slowly and properly.
- Sit properly while eating.
- Avoid talking or playing while eating.
Benefits of Good Eating Habits
- They prevent sickness by keeping germs away.
- They help with proper digestion of food.
- They teach good manners.
- They keep the eating area clean and neat.
- They show respect for food and others.
Presentation
Teacher’s Activities
- Display pictures or videos showing examples of good eating habits.
- Explain the meaning and benefits of good eating habits using simple language.
- Demonstrate proper eating habits with clean plates, cups, and cutlery.
- Allow pupils to practice good eating habits during lunch.
- Highlight bad eating habits like talking or playing while eating and explain why they are wrong.
Learners’ Activities
- Watch and identify good eating habits in the displayed pictures and videos.
- Practice handwashing before eating.
- Demonstrate proper eating habits during a mock lunch setup.
- Share what they learned about good eating habits with their peers.
- Answer questions on the benefits of good eating habits.
Class Activity Discussion (15 FAQs)
- What is a good eating habit?
Behaviors that show neatness and respect while eating. - Why should we wash our hands before eating?
To remove germs. - What should we use to eat food?
Clean plates and cutlery. - Where should we place water when eating?
By the side of our food. - Why is it important to take small portions at a time?
To avoid wasting food. - How should we chew our food?
Slowly and properly. - What should we avoid while eating?
Talking or playing. - Why is sitting properly while eating important?
To avoid spilling food. - What happens if we eat with dirty hands?
Germs can make us sick. - Why should we use clean plates and cutlery?
To keep germs away. - What does chewing food slowly help with?
Proper digestion. - Why should we not fight while eating?
It is bad manners. - What should we do after eating?
Wash our hands. - Why should we avoid wasting food?
It shows respect for food. - What do good eating habits teach us?
Good manners and cleanliness.
Evaluation Questions (15 Fill-in-the-Blank)
- Washing hands before eating removes ___. (a. germs, b. food, c. plates)
- Always use ___ plates and cutlery. (a. dirty, b. clean, c. broken)
- Place ___ by the side of your food. (a. water, b. toys, c. books)
- Take ___ portions at a time. (a. small, b. big, c. dirty)
- ___ your food slowly and properly. (a. Chew, b. Throw, c. Drink)
- Sit ___ while eating. (a. properly, b. carelessly, c. far away)
- Avoid ___ or playing while eating. (a. talking, b. sitting, c. drinking)
- Use clean ___ to eat food. (a. plates, b. toys, c. books)
- Washing hands after eating removes ___. (a. dirt, b. food, c. clean)
- Taking small portions helps to avoid ___. (a. waste, b. food, c. cutlery)
- Eating with dirty hands can cause ___. (a. sickness, b. joy, c. fun)
- Good eating habits show ___. (a. respect, b. play, c. fight)
- Fighting while eating is ___. (a. bad, b. good, c. fun)
- Chewing food slowly helps ___. (a. digestion, b. playing, c. throwing)
- Using clean plates prevents ___. (a. germs, b. hunger, c. water)
Assessment (10 Short Questions)
- What is a good eating habit?
- Why should we wash our hands before and after eating?
- Name two good eating habits.
- Why should we chew our food properly?
- What happens if we eat with dirty hands?
- Why should we use clean plates and cutlery?
- Name two things we should not do while eating.
- What should we do with water while eating?
- How can good eating habits help us?
- Why should we avoid wasting food?
Conclusion
The teacher revises the importance of good eating habits, encourages pupils to practice them daily, and praises their efforts in the lunch demonstration.
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