Lesson Plan

Germ Busters Lesson Plan

First and second graders will sing a handwashing song, practice five-step handwashing, learn how to brush teeth, and create a Hygiene Hero drawing to show their new habits.

Introducing hygiene through songs and visuals helps young students remember key steps, build healthy habits, and stay safe from germs in fun, engaging ways.

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Prepare Classroom

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction with Story and Puppets

6 minutes

Step 2

Handwashing Song and Demonstration

8 minutes

Step 3

Handwashing Practice

6 minutes

Step 4

Brush Your Teeth Demo

6 minutes

Step 5

Hygiene Hero Drawing & Pledge

4 minutes

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Slide Deck

Germ Busters: Hygiene Heroes

What Are Germs?

Handwashing Song

Handwashing Steps

Let’s Wash Our Hands!

Brush Your Teeth

Time to Practice Brushing

Hygiene Hero Drawing

Hooray, Hygiene Heroes!

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Germ Busters: Hygiene Heroes

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Marcia Kinley

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