Hygiene Habits Script

Warm-Up: Hygiene Hook (5 minutes)

Teacher: "Good morning/afternoon, everyone! Today we're going to talk about something super important for all of us, especially as you're getting older and growing into amazing young adults. We're going to talk about staying fresh and feeling your best!"

"To get us started, I want you to think about this question: What does it mean to be 'fresh'? You can think about how a room can be fresh, or how food can be fresh, but also think about how you can be fresh. Take a moment to think silently."

Teacher: "Now, turn to a partner or your small group and briefly share your ideas. What does it mean to be 'fresh' and why do you think it's important for us as individuals?" (Allow 2-3 minutes for discussion.)

Teacher: "Can a few groups share some of their ideas? What did you discuss about being 'fresh'?"

(Listen to student responses, guiding them toward ideas of cleanliness, feeling good, smelling good, etc.)

Introduction to Personal Hygiene (8 minutes)

Teacher: "Great ideas, everyone! When we talk about staying fresh and taking care of our bodies, we're really talking about something called personal hygiene. Can anyone tell me what they think personal hygiene might be?"

Teacher: "Excellent! Let's look at our slides to learn more." (Display Fresh Start, Best You! Slide Deck - Slide 2: What is Personal Hygiene?)

Teacher: "Personal hygiene is simply how we keep our bodies clean and healthy. It's all about the habits we have to take care of ourselves."

Teacher: "Why do you think it matters? Look at the slide. Staying healthy and strong is a big one. How does good hygiene help us stay healthy?"

Teacher: "Right! Washing away germs, preventing sickness. It also helps us feel confident and good about ourselves. When you feel clean and fresh, how does that make you feel inside?"

Teacher: "Exactly! And finally, it helps us be comfortable around friends and family. No one wants to sit next to someone who smells, right? It makes social interactions more pleasant for everyone."

(Transition to Slide 3: Handwashing Heroes)

Teacher: "One of the most important hygiene habits is handwashing. When do you think are the most important times to wash our hands?" (Allow responses.)

Teacher: "The slide shows some key times: before eating, after using the restroom, after playing, after coughing or sneezing. And remember, we want to be a Handwashing Hero by using soap and scrubbing for at least 20 seconds! That's like singing 'Happy Birthday' twice!"

(Transition to Slide 4: Shower Power!)

Teacher: "Another important habit, especially as you get older, is showering or bathing regularly. Why do you think this is important?"

Teacher: "It washes away dirt and sweat, helps us smell fresh, and keeps our skin healthy. How often do you think we should aim to shower or bathe?"

Teacher: "Most days, especially if you've been active!"

(Transition to Slide 5: Toothbrush Team!)

Teacher: "Our teeth are super important too! Why do we brush and floss?"

Teacher: "To get rid of food and plaque, prevent cavities, keep our breath fresh, and keep our teeth strong. How often should we brush?"

Teacher: "Twice a day for two minutes each time, and floss daily if you can!"

(Transition to Slide 6: Fresh Clothes, Fresh You!)

Teacher: "Lastly, let's talk about clothes. Why is wearing clean clothes important?"

Teacher: "Clean clothes help remove sweat and odors, and just make you feel better. Remember to change clothes, especially socks and underwear, daily!"

Game: Hygiene Bingo! (12 minutes)

(Transition to Slide 7: Become a Hygiene Hero! - Note: The slide title says 'Become a Hygiene Hero!' but now refers to the Bingo game.)

Teacher: "Now that we've talked about these important habits, it's time for a fun game to help us remember them even better! We're going to play Hygiene Bingo!"

Teacher: "I'm going to give each of you a Hygiene Bingo! Game Card. Your card has different hygiene actions or items on it. I will call out these actions, and if you have that item on your card, you'll mark it off. The first person to get five marked squares in a row – across, down, or diagonally – should shout 'BINGO!' and then I'll check your card."

"Listen carefully as I call out the items. Let's see who can get 'BINGO!' first!"

(Distribute Hygiene Bingo! Game Cards. Begin calling out items from the suggested list in the Hygiene Bingo! material. Circulate and assist students, and verify Bingos as they happen.)

Cool-Down: Hygiene Habits Checklist (5 minutes)

(Transition to Slide 8: Your Fresh Start, Your Best You!)

Teacher: "Fantastic work today, everyone! Remember, taking care of your body with good hygiene is like having a superpower! It helps you stay healthy, feel confident, and be a great friend and classmate."

Teacher: "Before we finish up, I want you to complete this quick Hygiene Habits Checklist Cool Down. On it, I want you to think about everything we discussed today and choose one hygiene habit that you will focus on improving or making sure you do consistently this week."

(Distribute the cool-down checklist. Give students 2-3 minutes to complete it.)

Teacher: "When you're finished, please turn in your checklist as you leave. Thank you all for being such engaged and thoughtful Hygiene Heroes today! I hope you all have a fresh and fantastic rest of your day!"

Hygiene Hook: What Does "Fresh" Mean?

Instructions:

1. Individual Think Time (1 minute): Think silently about the word "fresh."

   • What does it mean for a room to be fresh?
     
     
     
   • What does it mean for food to be fresh?
     
     
     
   • What does it mean for you to be fresh?
     
     
     

2. Partner/Small Group Share (2-3 minutes): Turn to a partner or your small group and briefly share your ideas. Discuss:

   • What does it mean to be "fresh" for a person?
   • Why do you think it's important to feel fresh and clean?

3. Class Share (1-2 minutes): Be ready to share some of your group's thoughts with the whole class!

Hygiene Bingo! Game Cards

Instructions for Teacher: Print one Bingo card per student. You can create different versions by rearranging the squares or having students fill in some of their own hygiene habits from a provided list.

Example Bingo Card Grid:

Instructions for Students (to be read by teacher):

1. Take a Hygiene Bingo! Game Card and a pencil or marker.
2. Listen as your teacher calls out different hygiene habits.
3. If you have the habit on your card, mark it with your pencil.
4. When you get five squares in a row (across, down, or diagonally), shout "BINGO!"

Hygiene Bingo!: Get Your Clean On!

Objective: To reinforce knowledge of daily personal hygiene practices in a fun, interactive game.

Materials:

• Hygiene Bingo! Game Cards (one per student)
• Markers, pencils, or small counters (for marking squares)
• A list of hygiene actions/items for the teacher to call out (see below for examples).

How to Play:

1. Prepare Your Card: Each student receives a Hygiene Bingo! Game Card. They can use a marker or pencil to mark the squares.
2. Listen Carefully: The teacher will call out different hygiene actions or items (e.g., "Wash your hands," "Brush your teeth," "Wear clean socks").
3. Mark Your Card: If a student has the called-out item on their Bingo card, they mark that square.
4. Shout "BINGO!": The first student to get five marked squares in a row (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally) shouts "BINGO!"
5. Verify Bingo: The teacher verifies the student's Bingo by checking their marked squares against the called-out items.
6. Continue Playing (Optional): Continue playing for a full card or until time runs out.

Teacher's Calling List Examples:

• Wash your hands before eating
• Brush your teeth morning and night
• Take a shower or bath regularly
• Wear clean clothes
• Use soap when washing hands
• Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze
• Change your socks daily
• Floss your teeth
• Comb or brush your hair
• Use deodorant (if applicable/age appropriate)
• Wash your face
• Trim your fingernails
• Change underwear daily
• Clean your ears (gently!)
• Drink water to stay healthy

Hygiene Habits Checklist: My Fresh Start Goal

Name: ____________________________

Instructions: Reflect on what you learned about personal hygiene today. Check the habits you already practice and then choose ONE habit you will focus on improving or doing more consistently this week.

Habits I Already Practice (Check all that apply):

• I wash my hands before eating.
• I wash my hands after using the restroom.
• I shower or bathe regularly.
• I brush my teeth twice a day.
• I wear clean clothes every day.
• I use deodorant (if applicable).

My Fresh Start Goal!

This week, the one hygiene habit I will focus on improving or doing more consistently is:

Why is this goal important to me?