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Primary 1 Home Economics – Scheme of Work (First, Second and Third Term)

Updated September 23, 2026Home Economics, Primary 1, Scheme of Work

Primary 1 Home Economics scheme of work for First, Second and Third Term, with weekly topics and sub-topics.

First Term – Primary 1 Home Economics

WEEK 1: THE HUMAN BODY

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of the human body
  2. Identification of the human body
  3. Main parts of the human body
  4. Importance of the body
  5. Differences in physical appearance
  6. Introduction to personal cleanliness
  7. Importance of keeping the body clean
  8. Simple daily body-care activities

WEEK 2: PARTS OF THE BODY

Sub-Topics:

  1. Identification of different parts of the body
  2. The head and parts found on the head
  3. The trunk
  4. The arms and hands
  5. The legs and feet
  6. External parts of the body
  7. Functions of simple body parts
  8. Naming body parts through pictures and songs

WEEK 3: DAILY CARE OF THE BODY

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of body care
  2. Reasons for taking care of the body
  3. Keeping the body clean
  4. Prevention of body odour
  5. Prevention of germs and diseases
  6. Importance of bathing regularly
  7. Importance of wearing clean clothes
  8. Good personal hygiene habits

WEEK 4: MATERIALS USED FOR CARE OF THE BODY

Sub-Topics:

  1. Identification of body-care materials
  2. Soap
  3. Sponge
  4. Water
  5. Towel
  6. Toothbrush and toothpaste
  7. Comb and hairbrush
  8. Uses of common body-care materials
  9. Proper storage of personal-care materials

WEEK 5: CARE OF DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE BODY

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of personal grooming
  2. Care of the skin
  3. Care of the face
  4. Care of the neck
  5. Care of the arms and legs
  6. Bathing with clean water and soap
  7. Drying the body with a clean towel
  8. Importance of clean clothes after bathing

WEEK 6: CARE OF THE HANDS AND FEET

Sub-Topics:

  1. Identification of the hands and feet
  2. Parts of the hand
  3. Parts of the foot
  4. Functions of the hands
  5. Functions of the feet
  6. Materials used for cleaning hands and feet
  7. Washing the hands properly
  8. Washing the feet properly

WEEK 7: IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING THE HANDS AND FEET CLEAN

Sub-Topics:

  1. Reasons for keeping hands clean
  2. Reasons for keeping feet clean
  3. Washing hands before eating
  4. Washing hands after using the toilet
  5. Washing hands after playing
  6. Washing feet after walking or playing outside
  7. Prevention of germs and infections
  8. Importance of clean fingernails and toenails

WEEK 8: PROPER CARE OF THE HANDS, FEET AND NAILS

Sub-Topics:

  1. Proper washing of the hands
  2. Proper washing of the feet
  3. Cleaning underneath the nails
  4. Trimming fingernails
  5. Trimming toenails
  6. Dangers of biting the nails
  7. Wearing clean footwear
  8. Keeping personal nail-care materials clean

WEEK 9: THE MOUTH, TEETH AND TONGUE

Sub-Topics:

  1. Identification of the mouth
  2. Identification of the teeth
  3. Identification of the tongue
  4. Functions of the mouth
  5. Functions of the teeth
  6. Functions of the tongue
  7. Importance of healthy teeth
  8. Foods that help to keep the teeth healthy

WEEK 10: CARE OF THE MOUTH, TEETH AND TONGUE

Sub-Topics:

  1. Reasons for cleaning the mouth
  2. Materials used for cleaning the teeth
  3. Correct use of toothbrush and toothpaste
  4. Brushing the teeth in the morning and at night
  5. Cleaning the tongue
  6. Meaning of tooth decay
  7. Causes of tooth decay
  8. Prevention of tooth decay
  9. Importance of visiting a dentist when necessary

WEEK 11: REVISION

Sub-Topics:

  1. Revision of parts of the human body
  2. Revision of daily body care
  3. Revision of materials used for body care
  4. Revision of care of hands and feet
  5. Revision of care of the nails
  6. Revision of care of the mouth, teeth and tongue
  7. Oral and practical exercises
  8. General revision of first-term work

Second Term – Primary 1 Home Economics

WEEK 1: THE HAIR AND HAIR-CARE MATERIALS

Sub-Topics:

  1. Identification of the hair
  2. Importance of the hair
  3. Meaning of hair care
  4. Materials used for caring for the hair
  5. Comb and hairbrush
  6. Shampoo, soap and water
  7. Hair towel
  8. Proper use of hair-care materials

WEEK 2: CARE OF THE HAIR

Sub-Topics:

  1. Ways of keeping the hair clean
  2. Washing the hair regularly
  3. Combing and brushing the hair
  4. Keeping hair-care tools clean
  5. Dangers of sharing combs and hairbrushes
  6. Dangers of neglecting the hair
  7. Prevention of lice and scalp infections
  8. Importance of neat hair

WEEK 3: THE EARS AND NOSE

Sub-Topics:

  1. Identification of the ears
  2. Identification of the nose
  3. Functions of the ears
  4. Functions of the nose
  5. Importance of the ears
  6. Importance of the nose
  7. Materials used in caring for the ears
  8. Materials used in caring for the nose

WEEK 4: CARE OF THE EARS AND NOSE

Sub-Topics:

  1. Keeping the outer ear clean
  2. Safe ways of caring for the ears
  3. Keeping the nose clean
  4. Proper use of a clean handkerchief or tissue
  5. Dangers of putting sharp objects into the ears
  6. Dangers of putting objects into the nose
  7. Dangers of neglecting the ears and nose
  8. Seeking adult or medical help when necessary

WEEK 5: THE EYES AND THEIR CARE

Sub-Topics:

  1. Identification of the eyes
  2. Functions of the eyes
  3. Importance of sight
  4. Materials used for caring for the eyes
  5. Washing the face with clean water
  6. Avoiding dirty hands on the eyes
  7. Dangers of putting harmful substances into the eyes
  8. Ways of protecting the eyes

WEEK 6: MAINTAINING PERSONAL HEALTH

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of personal health
  2. Importance of personal cleanliness
  3. Bathing regularly
  4. Wearing clean clothes
  5. Eating good food
  6. Getting enough rest and sleep
  7. Simple exercises for good health
  8. Maintaining good posture
  9. Importance of a clean environment

WEEK 7: THE HOME

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of a home
  2. Importance of a home
  3. People who live in a home
  4. Different types of simple homes
  5. Activities carried out at home
  6. Importance of keeping the home clean
  7. Safety in the home
  8. Respect for household property

WEEK 8: DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE HOME

Sub-Topics:

  1. Living room
  2. Bedroom
  3. Kitchen
  4. Dining area
  5. Bathroom
  6. Toilet
  7. Uses of the different parts of the home
  8. Importance of keeping each room tidy

WEEK 9: ITEMS FOUND IN DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE HOME

Sub-Topics:

  1. Items found in the living room
  2. Items found in the bedroom
  3. Items found in the kitchen
  4. Items found in the dining area
  5. Items found in the bathroom
  6. Items found in the toilet
  7. Uses of common household items
  8. Proper arrangement of household items

WEEK 10: CLEANING THE HOME

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of home cleaning
  2. Materials used for cleaning the home
  3. Broom and brush
  4. Mop, bucket and cleaning cloth
  5. Sweeping the floor
  6. Dusting household items
  7. Mopping the floor
  8. Proper disposal of dirt
  9. Keeping cleaning materials safely after use

WEEK 11: REVISION

Sub-Topics:

  1. Revision of care of the hair
  2. Revision of care of the ears and nose
  3. Revision of care of the eyes
  4. Revision of personal health habits
  5. Revision of meaning and importance of the home
  6. Revision of parts of the home
  7. Revision of household items and their uses
  8. Revision of home cleaning
  9. General revision of second-term work

Third Term – Primary 1 Home Economics

WEEK 1: THE TOILET AND TYPES OF TOILET

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of a toilet
  2. Importance of a toilet
  3. Identification of common types of toilet
  4. Water-closet toilet
  5. Pit toilet
  6. Differences between common toilets
  7. Proper behaviour when using a toilet
  8. Importance of keeping the toilet clean

WEEK 2: ITEMS FOUND IN THE TOILET AND BATHROOM

Sub-Topics:

  1. Identification of items found in the toilet
  2. Toilet paper
  3. Water
  4. Soap
  5. Toilet brush
  6. Bucket
  7. Items found in the bathroom
  8. Uses of toilet and bathroom items
  9. Safe handling of toilet-cleaning materials

WEEK 3: TOILET HYGIENE AND PROPER USE OF THE TOILET

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of toilet hygiene
  2. Proper use of the toilet
  3. Flushing the toilet after use
  4. Proper use of toilet paper
  5. Washing hands after using the toilet
  6. Keeping the toilet floor clean and dry
  7. Dangers of a dirty toilet
  8. Importance of good toilet habits

WEEK 4: CARE OF THE HOME SURROUNDINGS

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of home surroundings
  2. Importance of clean surroundings
  3. Sweeping the compound
  4. Picking up litter
  5. Proper disposal of refuse
  6. Clearing unnecessary objects
  7. Materials used for cleaning the surroundings
  8. Cleaning and storing tools after use
  9. Dangers of dirty surroundings

WEEK 5: FOOD IN OUR LOCALITY

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of food
  2. Identification of common foods
  3. Foods found in the local community
  4. Examples such as rice, yam and cassava
  5. Beans, fish, meat and eggs
  6. Fruits and vegetables
  7. Drinks and water
  8. Identification of foods through real objects and pictures

WEEK 6: IMPORTANCE OF FOOD

Sub-Topics:

  1. Reasons why we eat food
  2. Food helps the body to grow
  3. Food gives us energy
  4. Food helps us stay healthy
  5. Food helps protect the body from sickness
  6. Importance of eating regularly
  7. Importance of drinking clean water
  8. Identification of healthy foods

WEEK 7: SIMPLE FOOD GROUPS

Sub-Topics:

  1. Introduction to food groups
  2. Energy-giving foods
  3. Examples of energy-giving foods
  4. Body-building foods
  5. Examples of body-building foods
  6. Protective foods
  7. Fruits and vegetables as protective foods
  8. Matching common foods with their groups

WEEK 8: GOOD FEEDING HABITS

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of good feeding habits
  2. Washing hands before eating
  3. Eating at the proper time
  4. Eating slowly and chewing food properly
  5. Avoiding talking with food in the mouth
  6. Eating clean and properly prepared food
  7. Drinking clean water
  8. Avoiding overeating
  9. Keeping eating utensils clean

WEEK 9: BASIC METHODS OF COOKING FOOD

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of cooking
  2. Reasons for cooking food
  3. Boiling
  4. Frying
  5. Roasting
  6. Baking
  7. Examples of foods prepared by each method
  8. Importance of adult supervision during cooking
  9. Simple kitchen safety rules

WEEK 10: BALANCED MEALS AND GOOD TABLE MANNERS

Sub-Topics:

  1. Meaning of a balanced meal in simple terms
  2. Eating different kinds of food
  3. Combining energy-giving, body-building and protective foods
  4. Examples of simple healthy meals
  5. Meaning of table manners
  6. Sitting properly when eating
  7. Using eating utensils properly
  8. Avoiding waste of food
  9. Saying “please” and “thank you” during meals
  10. Keeping the eating area clean

WEEK 11: REVISION

Sub-Topics:

  1. Revision of toilets and toilet hygiene
  2. Revision of care of the home surroundings
  3. Revision of food found in the locality
  4. Revision of reasons for eating food
  5. Revision of simple food groups
  6. Revision of good feeding habits
  7. Revision of methods of cooking
  8. Revision of balanced meals and table manners
  9. General revision of third-term work