Lesson Plan Title:

Grade R Life Skills Lesson Plan: Keep Our Body Clean

Materials Needed:

• Pictures of hygiene items (soap, toothbrush, towel, etc.)
• Chart paper and markers
• A doll or stuffed animal
• Storybook about hygiene
• Hand sanitiser or wipes
• Hygiene song (audio and lyrics)

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this lesson, students will:
1. Understand the importance of keeping their bodies clean.
2. Identify different hygiene items and their uses.
3. Demonstrate basic hygiene practices such as washing hands and brushing teeth.

Vocabulary:

1. Clean: Free from dirt or germs.
2. Hygiene: Practices to keep ourselves healthy and clean.
3. Soap: A substance used to clean our skin.
4. Toothbrush: A tool to clean our teeth.
5. Towel: A cloth used to dry our body.

Previous Learning:

Students have previously learned about healthy eating and the importance of physical activities in maintaining good health.

Anticipated Challenges and Solutions:

• Challenge: Some students may struggle to remember the steps for proper handwashing.
• Solution: Use a fun, repetitive song to help them remember.
• Challenge: Students may be shy or reluctant to demonstrate hygiene practices.
• Solution: Use a doll or stuffed animal for initial demonstrations to make them feel more comfortable.

Beginning Activities (4 minutes):

1. Introduction to the Topic:
2. Greet the students and ask them if they know why it’s important to stay clean.
3. Activate Prior Knowledge:
4. Briefly discuss what they do every morning to get ready for school. Show pictures of hygiene items and ask if they recognise them.

Middle Activities (32 minutes):

1. Direct Instruction (10 minutes):
2. Read a storybook about hygiene practices to the students.
3. Discuss the story and point out the various hygiene practices mentioned in it.
4. Guided Practice (12 minutes):
5. Use a doll or stuffed animal to demonstrate how to wash hands correctly using soap and water.
6. Demonstrate brushing teeth using a large model of a mouth and a toothbrush.
7. Interactive Activity (10 minutes):
8. Group Activity: Divide students into small groups and give them chart paper and markers. Ask them to draw and label different hygiene items.

End Activities (4 minutes):

1. Consolidation:
2. Recap the importance of hygiene and the items they learnt about.
3. Sing a hygiene song together to reinforce the steps of keeping clean.
4. Exit Ticket:
5. Ask students to demonstrate either washing hands or brushing teeth using the doll/stuffed animal.

Assessment and Checks for Understanding:

• Observational Assessment: Teacher observes students’ participation during discussions and activities.
• Demonstration: Students’ ability to use the doll or stuffed animal to demonstrate hygiene practices.
• Group Activity: Assess the drawings and labels of hygiene items for understanding.

Differentiation Strategies for Diverse Learners:

• Scaffolding: Provide step-by-step visuals for hygiene practices.
• Extension: For advanced learners, introduce additional hygiene practices like using a nail clipper or washing hair.
• Support: Pair students who need more help with peers who can guide them through the activities.

Teaching Notes:

• Purpose of the Lesson: This lesson helps students develop essential personal hygiene habits that contribute to their overall health and well-being.
• Educational Value: Good hygiene practices help prevent illness and promote a healthy learning environment.
• Effective Delivery Tips: Keep explanations simple and use visual aids. Be enthusiastic to encourage student participation.
• Accessibility Considerations: Ensure all visuals are large and clear. Use tactile objects where possible to engage students with visual impairments. Adjust the volume and pace of songs for students with hearing impairments.

By structuring the lesson in this way, you can ensure that Grade R students are not only engaged but also develop fundamental hygiene habits essential for their growth and health.