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Which subject	Health
What topic	Hygiene
What length (min)	30
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
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Lesson Plan: Hygiene for Reception / Kindergarten

Subject: Health
Topic: Hygiene
Duration: 30 Minutes

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Lesson Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

1. Understand the importance of personal hygiene.
2. Identify key hygiene practices.
3. Demonstrate proper handwashing techniques.

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Materials Needed

• Picture charts showing different hygiene practices (handwashing, brushing teeth, etc.)
• Soap and water for handwashing demonstration
• Large bowl or basin for water
• Towels for drying hands
• Videos or animated clips on hygiene
• Colouring sheets related to hygiene practices
• Crayons or coloured pencils

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Lesson Outline

1. Introduction to Hygiene (5 minutes)

Activity: Discussion
Begin the lesson by asking students what they think hygiene means. Encourage them to share their ideas and examples of what they do to stay clean. Use the picture charts to help stimulate conversation.

• Questions to Ask:
  • "What do we do to keep our bodies clean?"
  • "Why do you think it’s important to wash our hands?"

2. Key Hygiene Practices (10 minutes)

Activity: Interactive Learning
Introduce key hygiene practices through a short, engaging video or animated clip. Focus on the following practices:

• Handwashing
• Brushing teeth
• Bathing
• Keeping nails trimmed

Discussion Points:

• Explain how each practice helps keep us healthy and prevents the spread of germs.
• Discuss when we should wash our hands (e.g., before eating, after using the toilet).

3. Handwashing Demonstration (10 minutes)

Activity: Demonstration and Practice
Demonstrate proper handwashing techniques:

1. Wet hands with clean, running water.
2. Apply soap and lather for at least 20 seconds (sing a short song together).
3. Rinse under clean water.
4. Dry hands with a clean towel.

Hands-on Practice:
Allow students to practice handwashing at a station set up with soap, water, and towels.

4. Colouring Activity (5 minutes)

Activity: Creative Expression
Distribute colouring sheets related to hygiene practices (e.g., children washing hands, brushing teeth). Encourage students to colour in the sheets while discussing what they have learned.

5. Conclusion and Recap (5 minutes)

Activity: Closing Circle
Gather students in a circle and recap what they learned. Ask students to share one new thing they will do to keep clean.

• Wrap-Up Questions:
  • "What is one thing you will remember about hygiene?"
  • "How can you remind your family to stay clean too?"

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Assessment

Observe student participation during discussions and activities. Check for understanding through their engagement and ability to articulate key hygiene practices.

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Extension Activities

• Invite students to create a hygiene poster at home to share with the class.
• Set up a daily hygiene checklist for students to follow throughout the week with their caregivers.

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Notes

Adapt activities and discussions as necessary to meet the needs of all students, ensuring inclusivity and understanding for diverse learners within the classroom.

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This lesson plan encourages active participation and reinforces the importance of hygiene in a fun and engaging way, tailored for young children.