Week Six Lesson Note
Subject: Practical Life Exercise
Class: Pre-Primary (Age 4)
Topic: Washing Hands Properly
Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Understand the importance of washing hands to stay clean and healthy.
- Demonstrate the correct steps for washing hands using soap and water.
- Practice washing their hands thoroughly.
Materials Needed:
- A sink with running water or a basin with water
- Soap (liquid or bar)
- Towels or paper towels
- Visual aids or posters showing the steps for washing hands
- A small soap dispenser or soap dish
Introduction:
- Greet the pupils and introduce the topic of the day: washing hands properly.
- Explain that washing hands helps remove germs and keeps us healthy, especially before eating and after using the toilet.
Lesson Development:
Step 1: Introduction to Hand Washing
- Show a visual aid or poster that illustrates the steps for washing hands.
- Discuss why washing hands is important for hygiene and health.
Open a Moniepoint Personal Account to enjoy Zero-Fee Payments. Open Now
Step 2: Demonstration
- Wet Hands: Demonstrate how to wet hands under running water or in a basin.
- Apply Soap: Show how to apply a small amount of soap to hands.
- Scrub Hands: Demonstrate how to scrub all parts of the hands, including the front, back, between fingers, and under nails, for at least 20 seconds.
- Rinse Hands: Show how to rinse off the soap thoroughly with water.
- Dry Hands: Demonstrate how to dry hands with a towel or paper towel.
Step 3: Guided Practice
- Have the children practice washing their hands with your assistance.
- Provide each child with access to soap and water, and guide them through each step of the hand washing process.
- Encourage them to wash their hands thoroughly, using the visual aid as a reference.
Step 1: Introduction
Lesson Presentation (Step-by-Step Procedure)
Others removed.
