2.0 Health Practices
1.1 2.1 Hand Washing
By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
- Tell the importance of washing hands for personal hygiene.
- Wash hands appropriately following the right steps.
- Tell critical times to wash hands.
- Appreciate the need to wash hands at critical times.
- Why do we wash our hands?
- When do we wash our hands?
- What do we use to wash our hands?
- How do we wash our hands?
- Learners are guided to follow the right steps when washing hands with soap and water.
- In pairs learners practice washing hands appropriately.
- Learners talk about critical times for hand washing (before eating, after toilet, after play).
- Learners sing songs and recite poems related to hand washing.
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1.2 2.2 Care For the Nose
By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
- Tell the importance of having a personal handkerchief.
- Wipe one's nose appropriately using a clean handkerchief.
- Appreciate the need to own and care for a personal handkerchief.
- Why do we clean our nose?
- What do we use to clean our nose?
- Why should we not share a handkerchief?
- Observe demonstrations on how to use a clean handkerchief to clean the nose.
- Practice wiping nose appropriately using personal handkerchiefs.
- Discuss dangers of sharing handkerchiefs and putting objects in the nose.
- Sing songs and recite rhymes on handkerchief care.
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1.3 2.3 Care for Teeth
By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
- Tell dangers of using substances that destroy teeth.
- Talk about actions that destroy teeth.
- Brush teeth using appropriate brushing materials found in one's locality.
- Appreciate the need to care for teeth by avoiding sugary foods.
- Why do we brush our teeth?
- When do we brush our teeth?
- What do we use to brush our teeth?
- How do we brush our teeth?
- Classify items that destroy teeth (excessive sweets, opening bottles with teeth).
- Observe demonstration on appropriate circular and up-down teeth brushing.
- Practice brushing teeth with toothbrushes or local chewing sticks.
- Sing songs and recite poems on teeth brushing.
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1.4 2.4 Toileting
By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
- Talk about the importance of using a clean toilet.
- Identify materials used for toileting.
- Use the toilet properly for safety and hygiene.
- Appreciate proper use of toilet facilities.
- When do we go to the toilet?
- How do we use the toilet properly and safely?
- Why do we need a clean toilet?
- Observe teacher demonstrate safe and proper use of toilet facilities.
- Practice seeking permission and using the toilet properly.
- Talk about dangers of dirty toilets and the importance of washing hands after toileting.
- Participate in singing games on toilet manners.
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1.5 2.5 Food and Feeding
By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
- Talk about different types of foods for healthy living.
- Feed self for good health and nutrition.
- Talk about dangers of sharing food from other people's mouth.
- Talk about dos and don'ts while eating.
- Observe table manners while eating.
- What are proper eating habits?
- What are the dos and don'ts when eating?
- Why should we wash hands and fruits before eating?
- How do we clear the feeding area?
- Observe demonstration on feeding procedure and washing fruits.
- Practice washing fruits and vegetables before eating.
- Practice feeding self with clean utensils and observing table manners.
- Discuss the dangers of eating food from other people's mouths.
- Practice clearing and wiping the feeding area after meals.
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