CLASS:
Grade 2
DATE: Monday 2 February 2026
Learning objectives
2Bp.02 Describe what illness is and describe the common signs of illness in humans.
Lesson focus / success criteria
L1 Focus: What is illness?
Learners can explain what illness is and describe common signs of illness in humans.
Prior knowledge / Previous learning
Learners understand that people sometimes feel unwell.
Learners are familiar with songs and simple role play activities.
Plan
Timing Planned activities Notes
• Learners sing “10 Little
Monkeys” together to introduce the
idea of getting sick.
• Teacher asks guiding questions Using a familiar song to create interest
such as “Why did the monkeys feel and a relaxed learning environment.
unwell?” Discussing illness sensitively,
• Short class discussion on times recognising that some learners may have
Introduction learners have been sick. personal experiences with being ill.
Main activities • Teacher explains what illness is Avoiding exaggeration during miming to
using simple language and everyday prevent fear or embarrassment.
examples. Encouraging respectful participation and
• Teacher and learners mimic an ill ensuring all learners feel comfortable
person (coughing, sneezing, tired contributing ideas.
posture).
• Class discussion identifying
common signs of illness (fever,
headache, coughing, vomiting,
tiredness).
• Group brainstorming
activity: learners list things that
Timing Planned activities Notes
cause illnesses (germs, dirty hands,
unsafe food, cold weather).
• Groups share ideas with the class.
• Teacher revisits the meaning of
illness.
• Learners name one sign of illness
they remember.
End / Close / • Teacher emphasises caring for
Reflection / people who are ill and the Reinforcing empathy and positive
Summary importance of rest and hygiene. attitudes towards people who are sick.
CLASS: Stage 2
DATE: TUESDAY 3 FEBRUARY
Learning objectives
2Bp.02 Describe what illness is and describe the common signs of illness
in humans.
Lesson focus / success criteria
Understand what illness means
Identify common signs of illness (e.g. fever, coughing, tiredness,
pain)
Suggest simple ways to respond to signs of illness
Prior knowledge / Previous learning
Learners may already know that people sometimes feel unwell
Learners may have personal experience of being ill or seeing others
who are ill
Plan
Timing Planned activities Notes
• Teacher explains that sometimes
our bodies do not feel well and this is
called illness.
• Teacher mimics an ill person (e.g.
coughing, holding head, moving
slowly, yawning). Being sensitive: avoid naming
• Learners guess what is happening specific learners’ experiences. Keep
Introduction and describe what they notice. actions light and age-appropriate.
Main activities 1. Class discussion Reinforcing that learners should tell a
• Discuss common signs of illness trusted adult if they feel ill. Avoid
(coughing, sneezing, fever, tiredness, diagnosing; keep illnesses general
pain, runny nose). (e.g. “a cold”).
• Record ideas on the board using
pictures or key words.
2. Peer-to-peer activity
• In pairs, learners suggest what
someone could do if they feel unwell
(rest, tell an adult, drink water, stay
home).
• Share ideas with the class.
Timing Planned activities Notes
3. Matching activity (cut and
paste)
• Learners match pictures/words
of symptoms to simple illnesses (e.g.
cough → cold).
• Support learners who need help
reading.
• Oral recap: What is illness? What
are some signs of illness?
• Learners act out one sign of illness
End / Close / and the class guesses. Checking understanding through
Reflection / • Teacher summarises key points questioning and actions rather than
Summary clearly. written work.