Lesson 3: Looking after ourselves

Understanding why it is important to be able to take care of oneself.

Learning objectives

  • To understand why it is important to be able to take care of ourselves by completing independent tasks related to health, well-being and hygiene.
  • To know and discuss the factors that support their overall health and well-being. 

EYFS outcomes

Personal, Social and Emotional Development

ELG: Managing Self

Children at the expected level of development will:

  • Manage their own basic hygiene and personal needs, including dressing, going to the toilet and understanding the importance of healthy food choices.

See Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage.

Non-statutory curriculum guidance

Personal, Social and Emotional Development

Children in reception will be learning to:

  • Manage their own needs:
    • personal hygiene. 
  • Know and talk about the different factors that support their overall health and well-being:
    • toothbrushing,
    • having a good sleep routine.

See Development Matters (non-statutory curriculum guidance).

Before the lesson

Print in advance

Activity

Teacher notes

Key vocabulary

Prompts for learning

Observations

Next steps

  • Explore what it means to be a safe pedestrian.
  • Note any specific next steps for individual children.
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