My Face

What is a face?
The face is the front part of our head. It has many parts that help us do different things. In this lesson we learn the names of the parts and what each part does. Teachers will show pictures, mirrors and real examples so children can point and repeat words. Use a big mirror so children can look at their own faces and say the names aloud. Practice is slow and fun. Children try to say short sentences like "This is my face" and "I have two eyes."

We will play simple games such as "Point to the nose" and sing short rhymes about the face. These activities help children remember words. We also teach kind words: do not make fun of someone’s face. Everyone looks different and we respect that. The lessons include listening, speaking and drawing. A short drawing task helps check learning: draw a circle for the face and add the main parts. Parents and teachers can repeat the words at home to make learning stronger. This introduction gives the first step to talking about themselves and caring for their face.

Eyes help us to see.
We have two eyes. We use them to look at books, friends and things around us. Eyes can be different colours such as brown, black, blue or green. In this lesson children learn the names of small parts like pupil and eyelid in very simple words, and practise actions: blink (close and open eyes quickly), wink (close one eye) and look (move eyes to see). Teachers use pictures, flashcards and real objects to make children look and name items. Games such as "I spy" help children practice saying what they see.

We also teach eye safety and hygiene in simple language. Tell children not to rub eyes with dirty hands and to wash hands before touching eyes. If eyes feel itchy or sore, they should tell a grown-up. Practice sentences include: "My eyes are brown." and "I can see with my eyes." Listening and looking games can include finding a coloured toy with their eyes or following the teacher's finger across the board. Mirror activities help children notice their eyes and lashes. Repetition and gentle praise make children confident to use the new words.

The nose helps us to smell and breathe.
The nose sits in the middle of the face. We use the nose to smell flowers, food and many other things. We also breathe through our nose. Children learn that a nose usually has two small holes called nostrils. Teachers can show simple actions like sniff (smell slowly) and blow (use a tissue) so children understand how the nose works.

In this topic we also teach gentle hygiene steps. Show how to blow the nose into a tissue and throw the tissue in the dustbin. Teach children to wash hands after they touch their nose. Use role-play: one child pretends to sniff a flower and says, "I can smell the flower." Another child practises saying, "I need a tissue, please." Short sentences and repeating make learning easy. Use pictures and mirror work so children can point to their own noses and say its name. Safety and politeness are important: tell a teacher if the nose hurts or if something gets stuck. These simple habits keep children healthy and confident when talking about the nose.

The mouth helps us to eat and talk.
We use our mouth to eat food, drink water and speak words. The mouth can change shape to show feelings: it can smile when we are happy or frown when we are sad. Inside the mouth are teeth and a tongue. Teeth help to chew food into small pieces so we can swallow it safely. Teachers show a simple open mouth picture so children can see where the teeth and tongue are. Children learn the words lip, tongue and tooth in a gentle way.

Good habits for the mouth are important. Teach children to brush their teeth twice a day with a small toothbrush and toothpaste. Show how to cover the mouth when coughing or sneezing and to use a handkerchief or tissue. Use songs and short rhymes about brushing teeth to make practice fun. Role-play scenes like eating an apple or saying "Good morning" help children use the new words in sentences: "I brush my teeth" and "I eat with my mouth." Hands-on activities such as making teeth shapes from paper or clay help develop fine motor skills and make the lesson memorable.

Ears help us to hear sounds.
We have two ears, one on each side of our head. Ears listen to voices, music and sounds around us. In class we practise listening by closing our eyes and naming sounds we hear, for example a bell, a clap or a bird. This activity teaches children to pay attention and distinguishes different sounds. Use a bell or a small drum to make short listening games.

We also teach ear safety simply: do not put small objects in the ear and do not shout close to someone's ear. If an ear hurts, tell a parent or teacher. Teachers use simple sentences like "I can hear with my ears" and ask children to repeat. Pair work helps: one child whispers a word and the partner repeats it. This trains careful listening. Drawings showing ears on the side of the head help children point to their own ears and name them. Praise and fun activities make children eager to learn about hearing and listening.

Hair and skin are part of our face and head.
Hair grows on the top and sides of the head. It can be long, short, curly or straight. Skin covers the whole body and comes in different shades. In class we use kind words when we talk about hair and skin. Teachers show pictures with different hair styles and skin colours and talk about how everyone is special.

Children learn simple sentences to describe hair and skin: for example, "My hair is long" or "My skin is brown." We also teach care habits: comb hair every morning, wash the face, and keep hair clean. Use colouring activities where children colour hair and skin on a paper face using crayons. Discuss gentle care like using a small comb and not pulling hair. Role-play helps children practise saying polite sentences about others, and reminds them that teasing about looks is not kind. These activities build respect, vocabulary and self-care skills.

Faces show how we feel.
The face changes when we feel different emotions. Eyes, eyebrows and mouth move to show happy, sad, angry, surprised or sleepy. Teachers use flashcards or puppets to show small faces with different expressions. Children copy these faces in front of a mirror and practise saying the words: "I am happy", "I am sad" or "I am surprised." This helps children learn to name their feelings and the feelings of others.

Role-play short stories to practice feelings: for example, a child finds a lost toy and shows a happy face, or a child drops an ice-cream and looks sad. Ask questions like "Why are you happy?" so children can give a simple reason: "I am happy because I ate ice-cream." Use games where children match feeling cards to situations. Learning feelings helps children ask for help when they are upset and be kind to friends. Use mirrors and drawing to make the lesson active and memorable.

Practice drawing and talking.
This lesson brings drawing, labelling and speaking together. Children draw a simple face on paper, colour it, and then label eyes, nose, mouth, ears and hair with teacher help. The teacher gives step-by-step instructions: first draw a large circle for the face, then add two eyes, a nose in the middle, a smiling mouth and two ears on the side. Finally add hair on top. This clear routine helps children follow and produce a complete drawing.

After labelling, each child stands and says one short sentence about their drawing: "This is my face. I have two eyes." Teachers use prompts and praise to encourage speaking. Pair work allows shy children to point while a partner names the parts. The activity also checks fine motor skills and vocabulary: children must hold a pencil, colour within lines and write short labels. End with a hygiene reminder such as "I wash my face" or a small song about the face. This combined activity makes learning complete, enjoyable and practical for everyday life.