Healthy Habits: Personal Hygiene

Marilyn Linn

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Healthy Habits: Personal Hygiene

Understand personal hygiene practices

This lesson introduces students to essential personal hygiene practices and their role in maintaining overall health. Students will learn about daily routines that promote cleanliness and prevent illness. This lesson is important as it empowers students with knowledge to make healthy choices, fostering lifelong habits that contribute to their well-being.

Audience

3rd to 5th Grade Students

Time

30 mins

Approach

Understand personal hygiene practices

Materials

Discussion Questions, Personal Hygiene Worksheet, and Exit Ticket Quiz

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on what personal hygiene means.
Ask students why they think personal hygiene is important.
Explain that today they will learn about different hygiene practices and how they help keep us healthy.

Step 2

Group Activity

10 mins

Divide students into small groups.
Provide each group with a set of discussion questions about personal hygiene.
Allow groups to discuss and write down their thoughts.

Step 3

Class Discussion

5 mins

Bring the class back together and discuss the answers from each group.
Highlight key points about the importance of hygiene practices like handwashing, brushing teeth, and bathing.

Step 4

Worksheet Activity

5 mins

Distribute the Personal Hygiene Worksheet.
Have students complete the worksheet individually, focusing on daily hygiene routines.

Step 5

Closure and Exit Ticket

5 mins

Review the key points of the lesson.
Distribute the Exit Ticket Quiz to assess understanding.
Collect the quizzes as students leave.

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Discussion

Discussion Questions

A set of questions to guide group discussions on personal hygiene practices and their importance.

What are some daily hygiene practices you do?

Encourage students to think about their morning and evening routines.

Why is it important to wash your hands regularly?

Discuss germs and how handwashing prevents illness.

How does brushing your teeth help your health?

Talk about dental health and preventing cavities.

Worksheet

Personal Hygiene Worksheet

A worksheet to reinforce daily hygiene routines and their benefits.

List three personal hygiene practices you do every day.

Think about what you do in the morning and before bed.

Why is it important to take a shower or bath regularly?

Consider how it affects your skin and overall cleanliness.