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Hygiene Habits: Level Up!

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Robin Richardson

Tier 1
For Schools

Lesson Plan

Hygiene Habits: Level Up!

Students will learn to identify and apply essential personal hygiene practices daily to maintain health, boost confidence, and foster positive social relationships.

Practicing good hygiene is vital for staying healthy, feeling confident, and ensuring positive interactions with others. This lesson empowers students with the knowledge and skills to take charge of their personal well-being.

Audience

5th Grade

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Interactive discussion, engaging activity, and practical tips.

Materials

  • Hygiene Habits Slide Deck, - Warm Up: Daily Check-In, - Discussion: Why Hygiene Matters, - Hygiene Habits Activity, and - Cool Down: My Hygiene Pledge

Prep

Preparation Checklist

10 minutes

  • Review the Hygiene Habits Lesson Plan and all linked materials: Hygiene Habits Slide Deck, Warm Up: Daily Check-In, Discussion: Why Hygiene Matters, Hygiene Habits Activity, and Cool Down: My Hygiene Pledge.
  • Ensure projector/screen is ready for the Hygiene Habits Slide Deck.
  • Prepare any necessary writing supplies for students (pencils/pens).

Step 1

Warm Up: Daily Check-In

5 minutes

  • Distribute the Warm Up: Daily Check-In worksheet.
  • Begin with the Warm Up activity. Ask students to reflect on one hygiene habit they practiced today and share with a partner or the class. (Refer to Hygiene Habits Slide Deck - Slide 1 for a visual intro).

Step 2

Introduction & Why Hygiene Matters

7 minutes

  • Present the Hygiene Habits Slide Deck from Slide 2 to Slide 6.
  • Facilitate a class discussion using the prompts in the Discussion: Why Hygiene Matters material. Encourage students to share their experiences and thoughts on the importance of hygiene for health, confidence, and social interactions.

Step 3

Hygiene Habits Activity

10 minutes

  • Introduce the Hygiene Habits Activity by referring to Hygiene Habits Slide Deck - Slide 7.
  • Distribute the activity sheet and instruct students to categorize hygiene items/actions as 'Daily' or 'As-Needed'.
  • Circulate and assist students. After completion, briefly review answers as a class, discussing the 'Challenge Question' if time permits.

Step 4

Cool Down: My Hygiene Pledge

5 minutes

  • Conclude the lesson by distributing the Cool Down: My Hygiene Pledge worksheet. (Refer to Hygiene Habits Slide Deck - Slide 8).
  • Ask students to write down one hygiene habit they will commit to practicing daily and explain why it's important to them.
  • Collect pledges as an exit ticket.
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Slide Deck

Hygiene Habits: Level Up!

Ready to unlock your healthiest, most confident self?

Welcome students and introduce the exciting topic of hygiene as a way to 'level up' their personal health and confidence.

Why Does Hygiene Matter?

  • Stay Healthy: Keep germs away!
  • Feel Confident: Look and feel your best!
  • Good Impressions: Be comfortable around friends and family.

Explain why hygiene is important for health, feeling good, and social interactions. Emphasize that it's about taking care of yourself and being respectful to others.

Daily Sparkle: Body Washing

  • Shower or Bath Daily: Especially after playing or sweating.
  • Use Soap and Water: Clean every part of your body.
  • Focus on: Underarms, feet, and other sweaty areas.

Discuss daily washing. Encourage students to think about how often they should shower/bathe and why, focusing on sweat and dirt. Mention soap and water.

Handwashing Heroics: Banish Germs!

  • Wash Hands Often: Before eating, after the bathroom, after sneezing/coughing.
  • Use Soap and Water: Scrub for at least 20 seconds (sing 'Happy Birthday' twice!).
  • Rinse Well: Get all the soap and germs off.

Stress the importance of handwashing and when it's most crucial (before eating, after bathroom, after coughing/sneezing). Briefly mention the 20-second rule.

Smile Power: Dental Care

  • Brush Your Teeth: At least twice a day for two minutes.
  • Floss Daily: Get those sneaky food bits out!
  • Fresh Breath: Keep your mouth healthy and smelling great.

Talk about dental care. Explain why brushing and flossing are important for fresh breath and healthy teeth. Mention twice a day brushing.

Healthy Hair, Don't Care (About Dirt!)

  • Wash Hair Regularly: Keep your scalp and hair clean.
  • Use Shampoo and Conditioner: Keep your hair soft and shiny.
  • Comb/Brush Daily: Tame those tangles!

Cover hair care. Discuss washing hair regularly to keep it clean and healthy. Mention different hair types might need different frequencies.

Time for Action: Hygiene Habits Activity

Let's put our knowledge to the test! We're going to categorize different hygiene items.

Introduce the activity where students will sort hygiene items. Reinforce the concept of daily vs. as-needed.

Your Hygiene Pledge

What's one hygiene habit you will commit to practicing daily starting today?

Conclude by having students make a personal pledge to practice good hygiene. This reinforces commitment.

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Warm Up

Warm Up: Daily Check-In

Instructions: Think about your morning routine. What is one hygiene habit you practiced today? Share it with a partner or be ready to share with the class.

  • Did you brush your teeth?
  • Did you wash your face?
  • Did you comb your hair?
  • Did you wash your hands before breakfast?




My hygiene habit today was: __________________________________________________________________




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Discussion

Discussion: Why Hygiene Matters

Instructions: Let's talk about why personal hygiene is so important. Think about these questions and be ready to share your thoughts with the class.

  1. What are some good things that happen when people practice good hygiene?






  2. What might happen if someone doesn't practice good hygiene?






  3. How does good hygiene make you feel about yourself?






  4. How does good hygiene affect how you interact with others?






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Activity

Hygiene Habits Activity: Daily vs. As-Needed

Instructions: Below is a list of hygiene items and actions. Read each one and decide if it's something you should do Daily or As-Needed. Write your answer in the column next to it.

Hygiene Item/ActionDaily / As-Needed
Brushing your teeth

Washing your hair

Taking a shower or bath

Washing your hands

Clipping your fingernails

Using deodorant

Changing your underwear

Flossing your teeth

Cleaning your ears

Changing your socks

Challenge Question:

Why is it important to know the difference between daily hygiene habits and those done as-needed? Explain in your own words.











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Cool Down

Cool Down: My Hygiene Pledge

Instructions: Reflect on what we learned today about hygiene. In the space below, write down one specific hygiene habit you will commit to practicing daily starting today. Explain why this habit is important to you.

My Personal Hygiene Pledge:

I, __________________________, pledge to (my hygiene habit):



This habit is important to me because:












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