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PRIMARY 2: CIVIC EDUCATION – THIRD TERM | WEEK 8

Updated May 25, 2026Civic Education, Primary 2, Third Term

TOPIC: PERSONAL HYGIENE

A: TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS

  1. Toothbrush and toothpaste.
  2. Soap and clean water.
  3. Comb.
  4. Towel.
  5. Pictures showing personal hygiene activities.
  6. Pupils’ writing books and pencils.

B: REFERENCE MATERIALS

  1. Scheme of work.
  2. Recommended Civic Education textbook for Primary 2.
  3. Online educational resources.

C: PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE

The pupils know some basic ways of caring for their bodies, such as bathing, washing their hands and wearing clean clothes.

D: PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

  1. Explain personal hygiene.
  2. Mention ways of keeping the body clean.
  3. State the importance of bathing regularly.
  4. Explain why hands and teeth should be kept clean.
  5. State reasons for wearing clean clothes.
  6. Mention benefits of good personal hygiene.

E: CONTENT

Meaning of Personal Hygiene

Personal hygiene means keeping our bodies and personal belongings clean.

Ways of Keeping the Body Clean

We should:

  1. Bathe regularly.
  2. Brush our teeth.
  3. Wash our hands.
  4. Keep our fingernails clean.
  5. Keep our hair clean.
  6. Wear clean clothes.
  7. Use clean towels and other personal items.

Bathing

🛁 We should bathe regularly with clean water and soap. Bathing helps remove:

  • sweat;
  • dirt;
  • bad smell.

Brushing the Teeth

🪥 We should brush our teeth regularly. This helps to keep our:

  • teeth clean;
  • mouth fresh;
  • gums healthy.

Washing the Hands

🧼 We should wash our hands:

  • before eating;
  • after using the toilet;
  • after playing outside;
  • when they are dirty.

Keeping Clothes Clean

👕 We should wear clean clothes. Dirty clothes may smell bad and carry germs.

Benefits of Good Personal Hygiene

Good hygiene:

  1. Keeps the body clean.
  2. Helps prevent illness.
  3. Makes us feel comfortable.
  4. Prevents bad smell.
  5. Helps us look neat.

F: LESSON PRESENTATION

F1: Teachers’ Activities

  1. Explains personal hygiene.
  2. Displays hygiene materials.
  3. Demonstrates proper handwashing.
  4. Discusses bathing and brushing the teeth.
  5. Explains the importance of clean clothes.
  6. Lists benefits of personal hygiene.
  7. Encourages pupils to practise good hygiene daily.

F2: Pupils’ Activities

  1. Explain personal hygiene.
  2. Identify hygiene materials.
  3. Demonstrate handwashing.
  4. Mention ways of keeping the body clean.
  5. State reasons for brushing their teeth.
  6. Mention benefits of personal hygiene.

G: CONCLUSION

The teacher reminds pupils that keeping the body clean helps them remain neat, comfortable and healthy. The teacher encourages pupils to practise good personal hygiene every day.

H: EVALUATION GUIDE

Pupils should be able to answer the following questions:

  1. What is personal hygiene?
  2. Mention five ways of keeping the body clean.
  3. Why should we bathe regularly?
  4. When should we wash our hands?
  5. Why should we brush our teeth?
  6. Mention three benefits of good personal hygiene.