Kindergarten Syllabus. Health Habits Scheme of Work for Kindergarten Lagos State (Age 5). Sleep, disposal of refuse, care of the mouth.
HEALTH HABITS KINDERGARTEN FIRST TERM (AGE 5)
Week 1
TOPIC
EXERCISE
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
1. Give simple meaning of exercise.
– List some exercises pupils can practice such as jogging on a spot, twisting, stretching of arms and legs, jumping on a pot, running on a spot, dancing etc.
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
- Pupils in pairs perform the following exercises, jogging on a pot, twisting, stretching of arms and legs, jumping on a spot, dancing etc.
EMBEDDED CORE SKILLS
Personal development
LEARNING RESOURCES
- Pictures, charts, video clips
- Self, mattress, mat, etc
Week 2
TOPIC
SLEEP (BED-TIME)
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
BY THE END OF THE LESSON, PUPILS SHOULD BE ABLE TO
1. Explain sleep
2. State the usefulness of sleep (benefits).
3. Identify the best bedtime that can be observed by the pupils e.g. 8:00pm – 6:00am
4. mention and explain what to do before going to bed
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
i. Pupils in pairs demonstrate the act of sleeping
ii. Pupils in small groups identify what to do in preparation for bed-time
EMBEDDED CORE SKILLS
Collaboration and Communication
LEARNING RESOURCES
Week 3
TOPIC
DISPOSAL OF REFUSE
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to
i. Give simple meaning of refuse
ii. Identify ways of disposing refuse e.g. the use of dust bin
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
i. Pupils pick up the litters from their classroom environment into the bin
ii. Pupils in small groups demonstrate the disposal of biscuits and sweet wrappers
- Pupils justify the reasons for disposing refuse
EMBEDDED CORE SKILLS
Critical thinking and problem solving
LEARNING RESOURCES
- Pictures
- Concrete objects
- Broom
- parkers
Trash can
- Dust in
Week 4
TOPIC
DISPOSAL OF WASTE
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to
1. Give simple meaning of waste
2. State the two types of waste
– Solid waste (paper, cans, carton, leaves, bottles, etc)
Liquid waste: (Urine, water from drainage etc
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
i. Pupils in pairs identify waste
ii. Pupils in small groups move round the school compound to pick up refuse
EMBEDDED CORE SKILLS
Critical thinking and Problem solving
LEARNING RESOURCES
- Trash can
- Pictures of trash can, concrete objects, buckets cans, bottles
Week 5
TOPIC
DISPOSAL OF WASTE (ANIMAL WASTE)
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to
1. Explain the methods of disposing animal waste – burying inside the ground to prevent bad odour or epidemic.
2. State the examples of compost materials
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
- Pupils in small groups visit the flower beds area to observe the soil
EMBEDDED CORE SKILLS
Critical thinking and problem solving
LEARNING RESOURCES
– Shovel, hoe, broom
– pictures
Week 6
TOPIC
MID TERM BREAK
Week 7
TOPIC
WASTE DISPOSAL MATERIALS: COMPOST
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to
- Give simple meaning of recycling
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
i. Pupils identify the waste basket in their classroom/ school environment
ii. Pupils discuss the importance of disposal of refuse to the soil
EMBEDDED CORE SKILLS
Critical thinking and problem solving
LEARNING RESOURCES
- Hand gloves
- Waste bin
- Pictures
Week 8
TOPIC
WASTE DISPOSAL MATERIALS RECYCLING
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to
- give simple meaning of recycling
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Pupils in small groups display posters/charts and use them to discuss simple method of recycling of waste e.g. books metals, poly products, cans.
Pupils as a class recite rhymes on recycling keeping).
EMBEDDED CORE SKILLS
Critical thinking and problem solving
LEARNING RESOURCES
- https://www.naturespath.com.
- Charts, posters, pictures, etc
Week 9
TOPIC
CLEANLINESS SCHOOL UNIFORM
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to
1. Gives the meaning of cleanliness
2. Mention steps in taking care of the school uniform
HEALTH TIPS
Train pupils to always look neat and tidy in and out of school.
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
i. Pupils in small groups demonstrate or do a role – play on cleaning school uniform (e.g. washing, rinsing, drying, ironing, hanging/folding and keeping).
ii. Pupils sing cleanliness songs. “Iototo lo le segunarungbogbo”.
EMBEDDED CORE SKILLS
Personal development
Same as above
LEARNING RESOURCES
AUDIO VISUAL RESOURCES
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- Water
- Soap
- Bowel
- Buckets
- Pressing iron
- Clothes
- Hangers
WEBSITE RESOURCES
Week 11
REVISION
Week 12 – 13
EXAMINATION
HEALTH HABITS KINDERGARTEN SECOND TERM (AGE 5)
Week 1
TOPIC
REVISION OF 1ST TERM TOPIC
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
1. Recall the last term’s TOPIC through revision, with the aid of the teacher
2. Attempt questions given by the teacher correctly to assess their level of understanding of the last term’s works and their progress.
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
1. Pupils revise the last term’s TOPIC with the help of the teacher.
2. Pupils individually attempt the questions given and proffer correct answers
EMBEDDED CORE SKILLS
– Communication and collaboration,
– Critical thinking and problem solving
– Leadership and Personal development
LEARNING RESOURCES
– Water
– Soap
– Cream
– Towel
– Disinfectant
– Doll
Week 2
TOPIC
CARE OF SKIN
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
By the end of lesson, pupils should be able to:
1. Explain the meaning of skin
2. Mention and discuss functions of the skin on our body e.g. it products our body from heat and cold, it covers our bones etc.
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
i. Pupils in small groups watch videos / nursery rhyme on ‘Pantasaurus’
ii. Pupils in pairs use doll to learn steps in bath taking
EMBEDDED CORE SKILLS
Personal development
LEARNING RESOURCES
AUDIO VISUAL RESOURCES
- Water
- Soap
- Cream
- Towel
- Disinfectants
- Pictures / photos of materials
- Use in caring for the skin
- Dolls
WEBSITE RESOURCE
Week 3
TOPIC
CARE OF SKIN II
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
Mention and discuss care of the skin e.g. talking regularly bath rubbing cream or oil on the skin, wear good clean dresses etc.
NOTE: Pupils are advised not to expose their private body parts
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
i. Pupils touch their skin
ii. Pupils sing songs/nursery rhymes
“Head, Shoulder, knees and toes 2x
Eyes, ears, mouth, nose, head, shoulder, knees and toes ,
EMBEDDED CORE SKILLS
Personal development
LEARNING RESOURCES
- Cotton-bud
- Napkin
- Cream
- Ear-drops
- Dolls
- Picture/ charts of ear
Week 4
TOPIC
CARE OF THE EARS (OUTER) I
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
1. Mention the uses of ear e.g. hearing, for wearing earrings, etc
NOTE: Use ear-drop only on doctor’s prescription
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
i. Pupils in small group cleans doll ears.
ii. Pupils in pairs clean outer doll ears with damp napkins
EMBEDDED CORE SKILLS
Personal development
LEARNING RESOURCES
AUDIO VISUAL RESOURCES
- Cotton bud
- Napkin
- Cream
- Ear drops
- Pictures/ charts/photograph of ear
- Doll
WEBSITE RESOURCES
Week 5
TOPIC
CARE OF EARS (OUTER) II
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
By the end of the lesson pupils should be able to:
Explain the care of ears e.g. clean with damp towel, cotton bud, rub cream on it
NOTE: Pupils are advised not to put objects in the ear e.g. stones, broomsticks, beads, etc.
Pupils are not to personally clean their ears.
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
- Pupils in a small groups clean the doll ears with damp towel, cotton bud and rub cream on it.
EMBEDDED CORE SKILLS
Personal development
LEARNING RESOURCES
Diagram of an ear
Week 6
TOPIC
MID TERM BREAK
Week 7
TOPIC
CARE OF MOUTH
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
i. Give simple meaning of mouth
ii. State parts of the mouth
– Tongue
– Teeth
– Upper jaw
– Lower jaw
3. List and discuss the uses of mouth e.g. smiling laughing, crying, talking, singing, eating, shouting, blessing etc.
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
i. Pupils sing songs or rhymes on mouth
ii. Pupils in pairs identify parts of the mouth
- Pupils in small groups demonstrate the functions of mouth e.g. laughing, smiling, crying, talking, shouting, eating.
EMBEDDED CORE SKILLS
Personal Development
LEARNING RESOURCES
AUDIO VISUAL RESOURCES
- Model of teeth
- Internet search on pictures of clean and dirty mouth
- Water
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Chewing stick
- Dental floss
- Basin/bowels
WEBSITE RESOURCES
Week 8
TOPIC
CARE OF THE MOUTH II
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
1. Mention steps and tips in taking care of the mouth e.g.
– brushing of teeth two times daily
– eating after 30 minutes of brushing
– brushing teeth with soft brushes
– brush should be stored in upright position
– brush should be replaced every 3 – 4 months
– pea-size amount of toothpaste should be use
– brush for 2 minutes
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
i. Pupils in small groups demonstrate the brushing tips in the classroom, skin is not necessary as they do not need to rinse mouth.
ii. Pupils in pairs brush their mouth in up and down motion, circular motion.
TIPS: Use “Upstairs” for top teeth
Use “Downstairs” for lower teeth
Recommendation for oral health: College of Dentistry, lowa
NOTE: pupils should encouraged to brush the outside, inside and chewing surfaces. Surfaces.
EMBEDDED CORE SKILLS
Personal development
LEARNING RESOURCES
- Eye drops
- Dolls
Pictures / charts/photographs of an eye
Week 9
TOPIC
CARE OF THE EYES
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to
1. Explain the use of eyes e.g. to see, read, identify colour, etc.
2. Mention and discuss how to care for the eyes e.g. rinsing with clean water, keep away from dust, direct wind, direct sunlight-rays, sharp or pointed objects etc.
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Pupils in small groups draw and colour an eye
EMBEDDED CORE SKILLS
Personal development
LEARNING RESOURCES
https://paarenting.firstcry.com
a flash card showing an eye
Week
TOPIC 11
REVISION
Week
TOPIC 12 – 13
EXAMINATION
Kindergarten Syllabus. Health Habits Scheme of Work for Kindergarten Lagos State (Age 5). Sleep, disposal of refuse, care of the mouth.
HEALTH HABITS KINDERGARTEN THIRD TERM (AGE 4)
Week 1
TOPIC
REVISION OF 2ND TERM WORK
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
1. Recall the last term’s TOPIC through revision, with the aid of the teacher
2. Attempt questions given by the teacher correctly to assess their level of understanding of the last term’s works and their progress.
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
1. Pupils revise the last term’s TOPIC with the help of the teacher.
2. Pupils individually attempt the questions given and proffer correct answers
EMBEDDED CORE SKILLS
– Communication and collaboration,
– Critical thinking and problem solving
– Leadership and Personal development
LEARNING RESOURCES
AUDIO VISUAL RESOURCES
- Toys, charts, pictures, book and some of the last term’s video clips
Week 2
TOPIC
CARE OF THE NOSE I
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
By the end of lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Explain the uses of nose e.g. smelling, breathing and sneezing
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
i. Pupils in pairs identify nose on the body.
ii. Pupils in small groups study charts and posters on nose
iii. Pupils in pairs perform breathing activity
– Breathing in air & breathing out air
– sneezing
EMBEDDED CORE SKILLS
Personal Development
LEARNING RESOURCES
AUDIO VISUAL RESOURCES
- Nose mask/face mask
- Pictures/charts/photographs of nose
- Handkerchief
- Perfume
- Air freshener
- Rotten fruit
- Smoke
- Dolls
WEBSITE RESOURCES
Week 3
TOPIC
CARE OF NOSE II
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
By the end of lesson pupils should be able to
1. State proper care of nose e.g. use of clean handkerchief to remove dirt/mucus from the nose, cover nose when environment is dusty/stinky in order not to inhale foul odour or smoke
2. Avoid blowing nose when you have cold
3. use clean and soft cloth to clean nose if dirty
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
i. Pupil in a small groups demonstrate proper care of nose
ii. Pupils individually wash hands after cleaning the nose or sneezing
iii. Pupils watch video on proper care of nose (Shutterstock.com, Clipartstation.com, bornrealist.com)
NOTE: HEALTH TIPS
– Stay away from someone who sneezes all the time
– If nose bleeds, slightly press the nose and tilt the head slightly backwards
EMBEDDED CORE SKILLS
Personal development
LEARNING RESOURCES
- Soap
- Detergent
- Water
- Basin/Bucket
- Washing machine
- Sun
- Hangers
- Iron
- Handkerchief
- Bleach
- Spray starch
- Raw starch
Week 4
TOPIC
CLEANLINESS: DRESSES I
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
By the end of lesson, pupils should be able to:
1. Give simple meaning of cleanliness in relation to dresses e.g. pupils’ school uniforms.
2. Mention dresses girl wear e.g. gowns, blouse, skirt, wrapper.
3. Mention dresses boys wear e.g. shirt, trouser, shorts, ties, etc
NOTE: Pupils are to wash hands after eating
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
i. Pupils in small groups watch videos on washing of clothes
ii. Pupils in pairs interpret pictures on washing of clothes (geography.com)
EMBEDDED CORE SKILLS
Leadership and Personal development
LEARNING RESOURCES
AUDIO VISUAL RESOURCES
- Soap
- Detergent
- Water
- Basin/Bucket
- Washing machine
- Sun
- Hangers
- Iron
- Handkerchief
- Bleach
- Spray starch
- Raw starch
WEBSITE RESOURCES
Week 5
TOPIC
CLEANLINESS DRESS II
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
By the end of the lesson pupils should be able to:
1. Mention some materials that can be used for cleaning/washing dresses e.g. soap, detergent, bleach, water
2. Explain steps to be taken in washing dresses
Separate white dresses from dark dresses
3. Read care tag of clothes, add detergent/soap to water
– Dip in the cloth wash
– Rinse
– Squeeze the cloth
– Dry and iron the cloth
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
– Pupils in small groups watch videos on washing of clothes.
ii. Pupils in pairs interpret pictures on washing of clothes (gograph.com)
EMBEDDED CORE SKILLS
Leadership and Personal development
LEARNING RESOURCES
Water
Detergent
Bucket/bowl etc
Week 6
TOPIC
MID TERM BREAK
Week 7
TOPIC
CLEANLINESS: FOOTWEAR I
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
I. Give simple meaning of footwear
ii. identify types of footwear, e.g. sandals, shoes, slippers, canvas, socks etc.
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
i. Pupils in pairs identify types of footwear
ii. Pupils in small groups watch video and recite nursery rhyme on footwear
– “I got boots”
– “Cobbler cobbler mend my shoe
– “One two buckle my shoe”.
-“Put on your shoe song”
EMBEDDED CORE SKILLS
Personal development
LEARNING RESOURCES
AUDIO VISUAL RESOURCES
- Shoe
- Slippers
- Sandals
- Canvas
- Slip on
- Socks
- Foam
- Shoe brush
- Shoe polish
- Picture/charts/photographs of types of footwear
WEBSITE RESOURCES
Week 8
TOPIC
CLEANLINESS
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
1. State and discuss materials that are needed for cleaning footwear e.g. shoe brush, shoe polish foam
NOTE: Pupils are not to remove socks and shoes while in school
Pupils demonstrate some exercises in the classroom e.g. jogging, jumping, bending, walking back and forth, etc.
EMBEDDED CORE SKILLS
Creativity and imagination
LEARNING RESOURCES
- Pictures/charts/photographs/posters of different forms of exercise
- Playmate
- Skipping rope
- Whistle
- Stopwatch
- Softballs
Week 9
TOPIC
EXERCISE
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to
1. Give simple meaning of exercise
2. Identify types of exercise
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Pupils demonstrate some exercises in the classroom e.g. jogging, jumping, bending, walking back and forth, etc.
EMBEDDED CORE SKILLS
Creativity and imagination
LEARNING RESOURCES
https://www.preschool-plan-it.com
Week
TOPIC 10-11
REVISION
Week
TOPIC 12 – 13
EXAMINATION
