Objective:
- Introduce preschoolers to the role of hairdressers and the importance of hair care.
- Promote creativity and self-expression through hands-on activities related to hairdressing.
- Foster an understanding and appreciation for different hairstyles and diversity.
Duration: Approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour
Materials:
- Picture books about hairdressing or hairstyles
- Large paper or whiteboard
- Markers
- Toy hairdressing tools (optional)
- Hair-themed puzzles or games (optional)
- Hairstyle coloring pages or stickers
- Construction paper
- Safety scissors
- Glue sticks
- Hair accessories (e.g., hair clips, ribbons, headbands)
- Mirrors
Procedure:
- Introduction (5 minutes)
- Gather the preschoolers in a circle and ask if they know what a hairdresser does.
- Show pictures of different hairstyles and hairdressing tools.
- Discuss how hairdressers help people style their hair and take care of it.
- Hairdresser Discussion (10 minutes)
- Write the letter “H” on a large paper or whiteboard.
- Ask the children if they know any words that start with the letter “H” and relate to hairdressing.
- Introduce the word “hairdresser” and explain that hairdressers are people who cut, style, and take care of hair.
- Discuss some of the tasks hairdressers do, such as cutting hair, washing it, and creating different hairstyles.
- Story Time (10 minutes)
- Read a picture book about hairdressing or hairstyles. Choose a book appropriate for preschoolers with colorful illustrations and simple explanations.
- Pause during the reading to discuss key concepts, ask questions about the story, and encourage the children to share their thoughts.
- Hairdressing Craft (15 minutes)
- Provide each child with construction paper, safety scissors, glue sticks, and hairstyle coloring pages or stickers.
- Instruct them to create a hairdressing-themed collage or picture. They can cut out hairstyle shapes from the coloring pages or use stickers to decorate their construction paper.
- Encourage creativity and assist as needed.
- Hairstyling Activity (15 minutes)
- Set up a hairstyling station with mirrors and hair accessories.
- Allow the children to explore different hairstyles and hair accessories, such as clips, ribbons, or headbands.
- Encourage them to style their hair or each other’s hair using the provided accessories, promoting self-expression and creativity.
- Conclusion (5 minutes)
- Gather the children together again.
- Review the key concepts discussed during the lesson, including what hairdressers do and the importance of hair care.
- Ask the children to share something new they learned about hairdressers or hairstyling.
- Sing a hairstyling-themed song or play background music related to hairdressing as a fun way to conclude the lesson.
Extension Activities (Optional):
- Invite a hairdresser or hairstylist to visit the classroom and demonstrate basic hairstyling techniques.
- Create a hair salon in the dramatic play area with mirrors, combs, brushes, capes, and pretend hairdressing tools.
- Explore different types of hair, discussing textures, colors, and lengths.
- Have a “Crazy Hair Day” where children can experiment with wild and imaginative hairstyles using temporary hair color or styling products.
- Discuss the importance of personal hygiene and hair care, including brushing hair, washing it regularly, and tying it back for safety during activities.
Note: Ensure all activities are age-appropriate and prioritize safety at all times. Adjust the lesson plan and activities as needed