Primary 2 2nd term week 1 Physical and Health lesson note: Water Safety & Introduction (Part 1)

Week 1: Swimming — Water Safety & Introduction (Part 1)

💡 Teacher's Overview & Guide

• Subject: Physical and Health Education (PHE)
• Class: Primary 2 | Term: 2nd Term (Week 1)
• Duration: 40 Minutes
• Instructional Materials: Water safety posters, life jacket model, whistle, pictures of swimming pools.

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Explain swimming as moving through water using body movements.
2. State at least two reasons why swimming is important (exercise, safety skill, fun).
3. List at least three essential water safety rules.
4. Identify the dangers of deep water and explain what to do if someone is drowning.

Presentation Steps

1. Introduction: Show posters of people swimming and ask pupils about visiting a pool or river.
2. Concept Explanation: Define swimming and discuss why learning to swim is useful.
3. Safety Rules: Teach water safety rules (never swim alone, no running near water, obey lifeguards).
4. Emergency Response: Emphasize that children must NEVER jump in to save someone; they must shout "HELP!" immediately.
5. Class Activity: Review safety posters and identify safe vs. unsafe behaviors near water.

📝 Board Note for Pupils

2ND TERM - WEEK 1: SWIMMING (WATER SAFETY & INTRODUCTION)

1. What is Swimming? Moving your body through water using arms and legs.

2. Importance: Exercise, life-saving skill, and fun activity.

3. Water Safety Rules:

• NEVER swim alone — always swim with an adult or lifeguard.
• Only swim in safe, shallow areas.
• DO NOT run near water or pool decks.

4. Emergency Rule: Never jump into deep water to save someone! Shout for HELP loudly!

Evaluation & Assessment

• What is swimming?
• Mention two reasons why swimming is important.
• What should you do if you see someone struggling in water?