Why Does Hygiene Matter?

Introduction: The Power of Feeling Fresh (5 minutes)

• Teacher: "We've talked about what 'feeling fresh' means. Now, let's dive deeper. Why do you think personal hygiene is important, especially as you get older? What changes have you noticed in yourselves or friends around your age?"

  
  
  
  
  
  
  

• Teacher: "What are some of the positive feelings or benefits you experience when you know you're clean and have taken care of your hygiene?"

  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Group Discussion: Daily Habits for a Fresh Start (10 minutes)

• Teacher: "Let's brainstorm some specific daily habits that help us stay fresh. What are some things you do every day, or almost every day, to take care of your body and hygiene?"

  • Prompt students to think about showering, using deodorant, brushing teeth, wearing clean clothes, washing hands.
    

  
  
  
  
  
  
  

• Teacher: "Why is it important to change into clean clothes, especially underwear and socks, every day? What happens if we wear the same clothes too many times without washing them?"

  
  
  
  
  
  
  

• Teacher: "Deodorant is a tool many people start using around your age. Can someone explain what deodorant does and why it can be helpful? When is a good time to apply it?"

  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Reflection & Empowerment (5 minutes)

• Teacher: "Sometimes, talking about these topics can feel a little uncomfortable, but it's super important for your health and confidence. What's one thing you learned or were reminded of today about personal hygiene that you think is most important?"

  
  
  
  
  
  
  

• Teacher: "How does taking care of your personal hygiene connect to your self-confidence and how you feel about yourself when you're at school or with friends?"

  
  
  
  
  
  
  

My Daily Routine Tracker: Feeling Fresh Every Day!

Taking care of your body helps you feel confident, healthy, and ready for anything! Use this tracker to think about your daily hygiene habits and set some goals for yourself. Remember, these are your habits for your body!

Name: __________________________
Date: __________________________

Part 1: My Current Routine

Think about a typical school day. What are the hygiene habits you already practice? Write them down below.

1. Morning Habits: (e.g., brush teeth, wash face, put on deodorant)
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

2. After School/Evening Habits: (e.g., shower/bath, brush teeth, change clothes)
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

3. Other Habits: (e.g., washing hands, wearing clean socks)
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Part 2: My Freshness Goals

Based on what we discussed today and your current routine, what are 1-2 hygiene habits you want to focus on or improve? Make them specific and achievable!

1. My First Goal:
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

   • How I will achieve this goal:
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

2. My Second Goal (Optional):
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

   • How I will achieve this goal:
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

Part 3: Tracking My Progress (Optional Weekly Tracker)

Use this space to check off when you practice your hygiene habits for a week. This helps you build a consistent routine!

Reflection after one week:

What did you notice about tracking your habits? Was it easy or challenging? What are you proud of?