Revision of First Term’s Work Health Habits Kindergarten Second Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Lesson Plan: Health Habits (Toilet Hygiene)

Subject: Health Habits

Class: Kindergarten

Term: Second Term

Week: 1

Age: 5 years

Topic: Revision of First Term’s Work

Sub-topic: Toilet Hygiene

Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Identify different toilet facilities used in schools and homes.
2. Demonstrate the proper use of toilet facilities.
3. List materials needed to keep toilets clean.
4. Practice good toilet hygiene habits.

Keywords

• Toilet
• Hygiene
• Facilities
• Cleaning
• Water cistern

Set Induction

The teacher begins the lesson by asking the pupils if they remember where the school toilets are located. The teacher discusses why it is important to use the toilet properly.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils have basic knowledge of school toilet locations and may have observed their parents or teachers cleaning at home.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Pictures, charts, and posters of school toilets
• Tissue paper
• Water
• Soap
• Mop
• Disinfectants
• Detergents
• Bowls or buckets

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher asks the pupils if they can describe how they use the toilet at home and what they use to clean up. This connects the topic to their daily lives.

Embedded Core Skills

• Communication skills
• Personal hygiene skills
• Environmental awareness

Learning Materials

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Posters of toilet facilities

Instructional Materials

• Charts of pit latrines, water cisterns, and male closets
• Cleaning tools such as a mop and disinfectant

Content

Definition and Explanation of Toilet Hygiene

1. Toilet hygiene is the practice of keeping the toilet clean and using it properly to stay healthy.
2. There are different types of toilets, such as pit latrines, water cisterns, potties, and male closets.
3. Cleaning the toilet means washing it with soap, water, and disinfectants.
4. Proper toilet hygiene involves flushing, washing hands with soap, and disposing of waste properly.
5. Good hygiene helps prevent the spread of germs and diseases.

Examples of Toilet Hygiene

1. Flushing the toilet after use.
2. Washing hands with soap and water after using the toilet.
3. Using tissue paper properly.
4. Cleaning the toilet with disinfectant.
5. Disposing of waste in the correct place.

Presentation

Teacher’s Activities

1. Revise the topic of toilet hygiene from the previous term.
2. Show pictures of different types of toilets.
3. Demonstrate the proper use of toilet facilities.
4. Teach pupils how to clean a toilet using materials like water, soap, and disinfectant.
5. Encourage pupils to discuss their experiences with using the toilet.

Learners’ Activities

1. Identify toilet locations in the school.
2. Match pictures of toilet facilities to their names.
3. Practice flushing a mock toilet setup.
4. Role-play washing hands with soap and water.
5. Participate in cleaning a simulated toilet using safe materials.

Class Activity Discussion (15 FAQs)

1. What is toilet hygiene?
   Toilet hygiene is the proper use and cleaning of toilets to stay healthy.
2. Why should we flush the toilet?
   To remove waste and keep it clean.
3. What should you use to wash your hands after using the toilet?
   Soap and water.
4. Name a type of toilet used in schools.
   Water cistern.
5. Why should we clean the toilet?
   To prevent the spread of germs.
6. What is a pit latrine?
   A type of toilet with a hole in the ground.
7. What do we use tissue paper for in the toilet?
   To clean ourselves.
8. What happens if we don’t clean the toilet?
   Germs will spread, and people might get sick.
9. Name one cleaning material for toilets.
   Disinfectant.
10. Should we share tissue paper?
    No, everyone should have their own.
11. Why do we wash our hands?
    To remove germs.
12. What does a mop do?
    It cleans the floor.
13. What is a water cistern?
    A modern toilet with a flush system.
14. How can we keep the toilet clean?
    By washing it with soap and water.
15. What should we do after using the toilet?
    Wash our hands and flush the toilet.

Evaluation Questions (15 Fill-in-the-Blank)

1. A ___ keeps the toilet clean. (a. mop, b. bucket, c. plate)
2. We should ___ the toilet after use. (a. clean, b. ignore, c. flush)
3. Germs can spread if we do not ___ the toilet. (a. flush, b. wash, c. touch)
4. Soap and ___ are used to wash hands. (a. water, b. milk, c. juice)
5. A ___ toilet is a water cistern. (a. modern, b. old, c. dirty)
6. Tissue paper is used for ___. (a. cleaning, b. writing, c. drawing)
7. A ___ latrine is dug into the ground. (a. pit, b. closet, c. cistern)
8. We should never ___ waste on the floor. (a. throw, b. pour, c. leave)
9. ___ helps kill germs in toilets. (a. Disinfectant, b. Juice, c. Milk)
10. Washing hands prevents ___. (a. sickness, b. fun, c. cleaning)
11. Always use ___ water to clean. (a. dirty, b. clean, c. warm)
12. Male toilets are also called ___. (a. closets, b. pits, c. latrines)
13. Bowls and buckets hold ___. (a. water, b. food, c. air)
14. A mop is used to clean the ___. (a. walls, b. floor, c. ceiling)
15. ___ paper is used for personal hygiene. (a. Tissue, b. Colored, c. Cardboard)

Assessment (10 Evaluation Questions)

1. What is toilet hygiene?
2. Why should we wash our hands?
3. Name one material used for cleaning the toilet.
4. What is a pit latrine?
5. Why should we flush the toilet after use?
6. What does a disinfectant do?
7. Name a type of toilet in schools.
8. What happens if we don’t clean the toilet?
9. What should you do after using tissue paper?
10. Why is it important to clean toilets?

Conclusion

The teacher goes around the class, marks the work, and praises pupils for their effort.

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