Lesson Plan: My Body Helps Me

Learning Objectives (अधिगम उद्देश्य)

English

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

  • Identify the main parts of the body.
  • Explain how different body parts help us in our daily activities.
  • Understand the importance of keeping the body clean and healthy.
  • Develop good personal hygiene habits.
  • Appreciate that every body part has a special function.
  • Show respect and care for their own body.

हिन्दी

पाठ के अंत तक विद्यार्थी—

  • शरीर के मुख्य अंगों की पहचान करेंगे।
  • बताएँगे कि शरीर के विभिन्न अंग हमारे दैनिक कार्यों में कैसे सहायता करते हैं।
  • शरीर को स्वस्थ एवं स्वच्छ रखने के महत्व को समझेंगे।
  • अच्छी व्यक्तिगत स्वच्छता की आदतें अपनाएँगे।
  • समझेंगे कि शरीर का प्रत्येक अंग महत्वपूर्ण है।
  • अपने शरीर की देखभाल करना सीखेंगे।

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

  • Identify body parts and explain their functions.
  • Follow healthy habits in daily life.
  • Appreciate the importance of all body parts.
  • Demonstrate cleanliness and self-care.

Previous Knowledge (पूर्व ज्ञान)

Students already know:

  • Names of common body parts.
  • Basic healthy habits such as brushing teeth and washing hands.

Teaching Learning Materials (TLMs)

  • Human body chart
  • Mirror
  • Flash cards
  • Doll or mannequin
  • Body part labels
  • Worksheets
  • Smart Board (optional)
  • Hygiene kit (soap, towel, toothbrush, comb)

Teaching Aids

  • Charts
  • Flashcards
  • Human body model
  • Videos
  • Action song ("Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes")

Key Vocabulary

English

हिन्दी

Body

शरीर

Head

सिर

Eyes

आँखें

Ears

कान

Nose

नाक

Mouth

मुँह

Tongue

जीभ

Teeth

दाँत

Neck

गर्दन

Hands

हाथ

Fingers

उँगलियाँ

Legs

पैर

Feet

पाँव

Healthy

स्वस्थ

Clean

स्वच्छ

Exercise

व्यायाम

Hygiene

स्वच्छता

Period 1 – Introduction

Motivation

Teacher asks students to:

  • Clap your hands.
  • Blink your eyes.
  • Smile.
  • Walk around the classroom.

Ask:

  • Which body part did you use?
  • Can you write without your hands?
  • Can you hear without your ears?

Teacher explains:

Our body helps us do many activities every day.

हमारा शरीर हमें हर दिन अनेक कार्य करने में सहायता करता है।

Study Material

My Body Helps Me

English

Our body is wonderful.

Every body part has a special job.

All body parts work together to help us learn, play and grow.

हिन्दी

हमारा शरीर अद्भुत है।

शरीर का प्रत्येक अंग एक विशेष कार्य करता है।

सभी अंग मिलकर हमें सीखने, खेलने और बढ़ने में सहायता करते हैं।

Main Body Parts and Their Functions

Body Part

Function

हिन्दी

Head

Holds the brain

सिर

Eyes

Help us see

आँखें

Ears

Help us hear

कान

Nose

Helps us smell and breathe

नाक

Mouth

Helps us eat and speak

मुँह

Tongue

Helps us taste and speak

जीभ

Teeth

Bite and chew food

दाँत

Hands

Write, hold and play

हाथ

Fingers

Pick up small objects

उँगलियाँ

Legs

Walk, run and jump

पैर

Feet

Help us stand and balance

पाँव

Period 2 – How My Body Helps Me Every Day

Eyes

  • Read books
  • Watch TV
  • See colours
  • Recognize people

आँखें हमें देखने में सहायता करती हैं।

Ears

  • Listen to music
  • Hear our teacher
  • Listen to our parents

कान हमें सुनने में सहायता करते हैं।

Hands

  • Write
  • Draw
  • Eat
  • Clap
  • Hold things

हाथ हमें लिखने, खाने और खेलने में सहायता करते हैं।

Legs

  • Walk
  • Run
  • Jump
  • Dance

पैर हमें चलने, दौड़ने और कूदने में सहायता करते हैं।

Mouth

  • Eat food
  • Speak
  • Smile

मुँह हमें खाने और बोलने में सहायता करता है।

Period 3 – Healthy Habits

How to Keep Our Body Healthy

English

  • Eat healthy food.
  • Drink clean water.
  • Exercise every day.
  • Sleep for 8–10 hours.
  • Wash hands before eating.
  • Brush your teeth twice a day.
  • Take a bath daily.
  • Wear clean clothes.
  • Keep your nails trimmed.

हिन्दी

  • पौष्टिक भोजन करें।
  • स्वच्छ पानी पिएँ।
  • प्रतिदिन व्यायाम करें।
  • पर्याप्त नींद लें।
  • भोजन से पहले हाथ धोएँ।
  • दिन में दो बार दाँत साफ करें।
  • प्रतिदिन स्नान करें।
  • साफ कपड़े पहनें।
  • नाखून छोटे रखें।

Period 4 – Activities

Activity 1 – Simon Says

Teacher says:

  • Touch your nose.
  • Raise your hands.
  • Close your eyes.
  • Stamp your feet.

Students perform the actions.

Activity 2 – Label the Body

Students label:

  • Head
  • Eyes
  • Nose
  • Mouth
  • Hands
  • Legs
  • Feet

Activity 3 – Mirror Observation

Students look into a mirror.

Identify:

  • Eyes
  • Nose
  • Mouth
  • Hair
  • Ears

Activity 4 – Draw Yourself

Students draw themselves and label at least 10 body parts.

Activity 5 – Healthy or Unhealthy?

Teacher shows picture cards.

Students identify whether the habit is healthy or unhealthy.

Examples:

✅ Washing hands

✅ Eating fruits

❌ Eating too much junk food

❌ Not brushing teeth

Real-Life Examples

Example 1

We use our eyes to read books.

Example 2

We use our hands to write homework.

Example 3

We use our legs to play football.

Example 4

We use our ears to listen to our teacher.

Example 5

We use our nose to smell flowers.

Good Habits

✔ Wash your hands before meals.

✔ Brush your teeth every morning and night.

✔ Exercise every day.

✔ Eat fruits and vegetables.

✔ Drink plenty of water.

✔ Sleep on time.

✔ Keep your body clean.

Worksheet

Fill in the Blanks

  1. We see with our ________.
  2. We hear with our ________.
  3. We walk with our ________.
  4. We write with our ________.
  5. We smell with our ________.

Match the Following

Body Part

Function

Eyes

See

Ears

Hear

Hands

Write

Legs

Walk

Nose

Smell

Tick (✓) the Correct Answer

1

Which body part helps us hear?

☐ Eyes

☐ Ears

☐ Hands

2

Which habit keeps us healthy?

☐ Eating only chocolates

☐ Washing hands before meals

☐ Sleeping very late

3

Which body part helps us write?

☐ Hands

☐ Legs

☐ Nose

Word Questions

  1. Which body part helps us see?
  2. Why should we wash our hands?
  3. Name two healthy habits.
  4. Which body part helps us walk?
  5. Why should we keep our body clean?

Assessment

Oral Questions

  • How do your eyes help you?
  • What can you do with your hands?
  • Which body part helps you smell?
  • Why should we brush our teeth?
  • Name five body parts.

Written Questions

  1. Write the names of five body parts.
  2. Write the functions of eyes, ears and hands.
  3. Draw and label a human body.
  4. Write five healthy habits.

Project Work

My Healthy Day Chart

Draw or paste pictures showing:

  • Brushing teeth
  • Bathing
  • Eating healthy food
  • Drinking water
  • Playing outside
  • Sleeping on time

Write one sentence below each picture.

Common Mistakes

Students may:

  • Confuse the functions of body parts.
  • Forget hygiene habits.
  • Mix up the names of body parts.

Teacher's Strategy:

  • Use action-based learning where children point to and use each body part.
  • Reinforce learning through songs, games, and role play.
  • Connect body parts with everyday activities students perform.

Homework

  1. Draw yourself and label 10 body parts.
  2. Write five ways to keep your body healthy.
  3. Observe your daily routine and tick the healthy habits you follow.
  4. Learn the names and functions of 10 body parts in both English and Hindi.

Revision Notes

My Body Helps Me (मेरा शरीर मेरी सहायता करता है)

  • Our body has many parts, and each part has an important job.
  • Eyes help us see, ears help us hear, nose helps us smell, mouth helps us eat and speak, hands help us write and hold things, and legs help us walk and run.
  • We should keep our body clean by bathing daily, brushing our teeth, washing our hands, eating healthy food, exercising, and getting enough sleep.
  • A healthy body helps us study, play, and enjoy life.