Nursery 2 Syllabus. Health Habits Scheme of Work for Nursery 2 Lagos State (Age 4). Care of hands, care of nail, care of legs, Care of skin.
HEALTH HABITS NURSERY 2 FIRST TERM (AGE 4)
Week 1
TOPIC
CARE OF NAIL
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
1. Identify where nails can be found on the body e.g. hands, legs,
2. Analyse the importance of having nails e.g. to scratch things etc
Note: Pupils are advised to keep nails clean and short at all times
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
i. Pupils in small groups study the posters or charts of nails (toes and fingers).
ii. Pupils in pairs hand-trace their hand on a paper and colour it.
ii. Pupils sing rhymes on fingers
“Daddy finger, Daddy finger
Where are you?
Here I am, here I am
How do you do…
other finger, Brother finger, Sister finger, Baby finger, etc”
EMBEDDED CORE SKILLS
Personal development
LEARNING RESOURCES
Audio Visual Resources
- Clean water
- Hand towel
- Nail cutter
- Sterile wipe
- Pictures/ posters/ photographs/charts of lean and dirty nails
- Body cream
- Hand cream
- Nail file
- Pedicure and manicure kit
- Dolls
WEBSITE RESOURCES
Week 2
TOPIC
CARE OF NAILS II
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
- By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Enumerate some items/tools for cleaning nails e.g. water, nail file, nail cutter, pedicure and manicure kit.
NOTE: Pupils are advised not to cut their nails by themselves.
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Pupils are small group watch videos on manicure and pedicure sessions
EMBEDDED CORE SKILLS
Personal development
LEARNING RESOURCES
- Water
- Hand towel
- Nail cutter
- Pedicure and manicure kit
- Sterile wipes
- Napkins/hand towel
- Pictures/ poster/photographs / charts of clean and dirty nails
- Hand cream
- Nail file
Week 3
TOPIC
CARE OF HAIR
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
1. State the function of hair on the head e.g. to look beautiful, to protect the head etc
2. Identify types of hair
– Straight hair
– Wary hair
– Curly hair
– Kinky hair
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Pupils in pairs identify and locate toilet in the school premises.
ii. Pupils in small groups draw the hair type chart.
EMBEDDED CORE SKILLS
Personal development
LEARNING RESOURCES
- Hair shampoo
- Hair conditioner
- Water
- Hair beads
- Air cream
- Combs
- Towel
- Hair oil
- Hair dryer
- Mannequin
- Poster/pictures of different hair types
- Dolls
Week 4
TOPIC
CARE OF HAIR II
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
1. Mention some materials/ tools that can be used to take care of hair e.g. hair shampoo, dryer, etc
2. State how to care for the hair e.g. washing with water and hair shampoo, drying with towel
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
i. Pupils in pairs wash the hair of a doll
ii. Pupils in small groups observe and identify different types of comb or dryer, creaming with oil, combing, plaiting
ii. Pupils in pairs identify types of combs and state their uses e.g hair brush, tail comb, cutting comb, pocket comb, barber’s comb.
Hair brush = for brushing
Cutting comb = for plaiting hair
Rat tail comb = for parting the hair
Barber’s comb= for men
Pick comb=for lifting the hair
Pocket comb=handy for emergency
EMBEDDED CORE SKILLS
Personal development and Collaboration
LEARNING RESOURCES
- Internet search on photo/pictures of hair type chart
- Mannequin
- Hair dryer
- Hair oil / cream
- Towel
- Comb
- Hair beads
- Water
- Hair shampoo
- Hair conditioner
- Doll
Week 5
TOPIC
CARE OF LEGS I
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
By the end of the lesson pupils should be able to:
Give the functions of legs e.g. walking, driving, dancing, swimming, playing football, running, etc
2. Mention types of legs
a. Normal
b. knock – knees
c. bow legs
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
1. Pupils in pairs identify legs on their body using songs and rhymes e.g
- Kicking the ball,
I do like this
I do like that
And I pass it to you
b. If I call your name
come and dance …
c. This is the way I run to school 3x
Early in the morning
– Pupils are guided to draw the types of legs from a chart
EMBEDDED CORE SKILLS
Personal development and Collaboration
LEARNING RESOURCES
- Water
- Nail cutter
- Cream
- Soap
- Knee protective gear (knee guard)
- Basin
- Towel
- Foot cream
- Doll
Week 6
TOPIC
MID TERM BREAK
Week 7
TOPIC
CARE OF LEGS II
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
1. Explain the care of the legs as follows
a. Wash them with clean water, apply cream
b. Cut the toe nails short
c. Do not kick sharp objects e.g. stones
d. Do not jump from heights
e. Wear protective gear when riding a bicycle
f. Do not step on sharp objects like nails broken bottles, etc.
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
i. Pupils in pairs clean their legs.
ii. Pupils in small groups practice cutting of toe nails with plastic, nail cutter and washing of doll legs.
EMBEDDED CORE SKILLS
Same as above
LEARNING RESOURCES
- Foot cream
- Towel
- Basin
- Knee – protective
- Gear (knee guards)
- Soap
- Cream
- Nail cutter
- Water
- Doll
Week 8
TOPIC
CARE OF HANDS I
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to
- Give functions of hands e.g. holding, carrying, clapping, writing, cooking, playing games, eating, etc.
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
i. Pupils in pairs practice simple hand exercises e.g. wiggle etc.
ii. Pupils in small groups perform functions of hand e.g. clapping, writing, eating, carrying, etc.
iii. Pupils as a class sing songs on hands
“I have two hands, my left and my right…
LEARNING RESOURCES
- Water
- Soap
- Hand cream
- Hand sanitizer
- Pictures of clean hands/dirty hands
- Dolls
Week 9
TOPIC
CARE OF HANDS II
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to
1. Mention and discuss care of hands e.g. washing before and after a meal, after the use of toilet, cutting nails short, applying cream.
2. Enumerate steps in washing hands
– Turn on water
– Wet hands
– Scrub with soap
– Rinse clean
– Dry hands
(Pininterest.com)
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
i. Pupils sing songs/ rhymes on cleanliness of hands
“Bayilawa n fowowa,
Fowowa 2x
Bayilawa n fowowa
Nigbati a bajeun tan”
ii. Pupils watch videos on steps in washing hands
iii. Pupils study the display of chart on clean and dirty hands (pinterest.com)
LEARNING RESOURCES
- Water
- Soap
- Hand cream
- Hand sanitizer
- Pictures of clean hands/dirty hands
- Dolls
Week 11
REVISION
Week 12 – 13
EXAMINATION
Nursery 2 Syllabus. Health Habits Scheme of Work for Nursery 2 Lagos State (Age 4). Care of hands, care of nail, care of legs, Care of skin.
HEALTH HABITS NURSERY 2 SECOND TERM (AGE 4)
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
i. Pupils in a small groups clean the doll ears with damp towel, cotton bud and rub cream on it.
EMBEDDED CORE SKILL
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
iii. 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 11
REVISION
Week 12 – 13
EXAMINATION
Nursery 2 Syllabus. Health Habits Scheme of Work for Nursery 2 Lagos State (Age 4). Care of hands, care of nail, care of legs, Care of skin.
HEALTH HABITS NURSERY 2 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 riut
- 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
- Pupils in small groups watch videos on washing of clothes
- Pupils in pairs interpret pictures on washing of clothes (geography.com)
EMBEDDED CORE SKILLS
- Personal development
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
Week 5
TOPIC
WEBSITE RESOURCES
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
CLEANLINESS DRESS II
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
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
– 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:
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
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
- 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 10-11
REVISION
Week 12 – 13
EXAMINATION
