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Fresh & Polite

Lesson Plan

Fresh & Polite Lesson Plan

By the end of this 30-minute lesson, 8th graders will identify and practice key personal hygiene habits and social manners, and commit to one actionable self-care and one etiquette improvement.

Good hygiene and polite behavior promote health, confidence, and positive relationships. Teaching these skills helps students feel respected, build self-esteem, and foster a respectful classroom culture.

Audience

8th Grade

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Interactive presentation, hands-on role-play, and individual reflection.

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

  • Welcome students and introduce the lesson objective.
  • Ask: Why do personal hygiene and manners matter?
  • Share real-life examples of confident, respectful individuals.

Step 2

Hygiene Overview

8 minutes

  • Use the Hygiene & Manners Slideshow to present daily hygiene routines (brushing, showering, handwashing, deodorant).
  • Ask students to share their own routines and tips.
  • Highlight how hygiene affects health and confidence.

Step 3

Manners Role-Play

8 minutes

  • Distribute Social Manners Scenario Cards in pairs.
  • Students read scenarios and role-play appropriate polite responses.
  • Encourage use of greetings, please/thank you, personal space.
  • Teacher circulates and provides feedback.

Step 4

Reflection Activity

5 minutes

Step 5

Exit Ticket

4 minutes

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Slide Deck

Fresh & Polite: Hygiene & Manners

An engaging journey into personal care and positive interactions.

Welcome students and introduce the lesson. Say: “Today we’ll learn how good hygiene and polite behavior help us feel confident and respected.”

Why Hygiene & Manners Matter

  • Promotes health and prevents illness
  • Builds self-confidence
  • Fosters positive relationships

Question: Why do you think these skills are important?

Ask students: “Why do hygiene and manners matter?” Invite a few responses. Emphasize health, confidence, and relationships.

Daily Hygiene Routines

  • Brush your teeth twice a day
  • Shower or bathe regularly
  • Wash hands before eating and after restroom
  • Use deodorant under arms

Interactive: Share one tip you use.

Review each routine. Call on volunteers to share a personal tip.

Proper Handwashing

  1. Wet hands with clean water
  2. Apply enough soap
  3. Scrub all surfaces for 20 seconds
  4. Rinse thoroughly
  5. Dry with a clean towel

Pair up and practice.

Demonstrate each step while students follow along. Use a timer for 20-second scrub.

Manners Basics

  • Greetings: “Hello,” “Good morning”
  • Polite words: “Please,” “Thank you”
  • Respect personal space

Question: What other polite phrases do you use?

Define each point and ask for examples from students’ daily life.

Role-Play Activity

  1. In pairs, pick a Scenario Card
  2. Role-play both parts using 3+ polite phrases
  3. Swap roles after first round

Explain role-play expectations. Distribute scenario cards. Circulate to support and prompt polite language.

Reflection & Action Plan

• Choose one hygiene habit to improve
• Choose one manner to practice
• On your checklist, write an action step and deadline

Hand out the Personal Hygiene Checklist Handout. Guide students to pick and write.

Exit Ticket: Fresh & Polite Reflection

  1. Two hygiene habits I will practice:
    a) ______
    b) ______
  2. Two polite actions I will practice:
    a) ______
    b) ______

Distribute exit tickets. Allow 4 minutes. Collect as students leave.

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Worksheet

Personal Hygiene Checklist

Review the hygiene habits below. Circle the one you would like to improve this week.

  • ( ) Brush your teeth twice a day
  • ( ) Shower or bathe regularly
  • ( ) Wash your hands before eating and after using the bathroom
  • ( ) Use deodorant daily
  • ( ) Keep your nails clean and trimmed
  • ( ) Wear clean clothes every day

Action Plan

  1. Habit I chose to improve:




  1. My action step (what will I do?):






  1. Deadline (when will I complete this?):




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Activity

Social Manners Scenario Cards

Distribute these cards in pairs. Each pair reads their scenario, chooses who is Role A and Role B, and practices using 3+ polite phrases (greetings, please/thank you, personal space). Swap roles after the first round.

Card 1
Scenario: You see the substitute teacher arriving at the classroom door. Greet them politely and offer to help set up.
Roles: Student, Substitute Teacher
Prompt: Use a friendly greeting and ask a respectful question.




Card 2
Scenario: You need to borrow a pen during class, but your neighbor didn’t hear you ask. Politely get their attention and make your request.
Roles: Student A (borrower), Student B (owner)
Prompt: Use “excuse me,” “please,” and “thank you.”




Card 3
Scenario: You accidentally bump into a classmate in the hallway. Apologize and check if they’re okay.
Roles: Bumper, Bumped Into
Prompt: Use a sincere apology and ask if they need help.




Card 4
Scenario: You want to invite a classmate to join your study group after school. Make the invitation politely.
Roles: Inviter, Invitee
Prompt: Use “would you like,” “please,” and express appreciation.





Card 5
Scenario: A friend holds the door open for you as you enter the school building. Respond appropriately.
Roles: Door Holder, Receiver
Prompt: Use “thank you” and a friendly comment.




Card 6
Scenario: You receive an invitation to a weekend event but you can’t attend. Politely decline and thank them.
Roles: Inviter, Decliner
Prompt: Use an apology, a brief explanation, and “thank you for inviting me.”






Card 7
Scenario: The cafeteria staff serves your lunch. Thank them and return their friendly smile.
Roles: Student, Cafeteria Staff
Prompt: Use “thank you,” “have a great day,” and a smile.




Card 8
Scenario: You’re in a group conversation and need to leave for another class. Politely excuse yourself.
Roles: Leaver, Group Member(s)
Prompt: Use “excuse me,” “I’m sorry,” and “thank you for understanding.”




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Worksheet

Exit Ticket: Fresh & Polite Reflection

Name: _________________________ Date: ___________

  1. Two hygiene habits I will practice this week:
    a) ________________________________________________




    b) ________________________________________________



  2. Two polite actions I will practice this week:
    a) ________________________________________________




    b) ________________________________________________





Thank you for reflecting! Please hand your ticket to the teacher as you leave.

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