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Hygiene Heroes

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Lesson Plan

Hygiene Heroes

Hygiene

This lesson focuses on teaching special education students the importance of personal hygiene through engaging activities. By using active learning and game-based strategies, students will learn essential hygiene practices in a fun and interactive way. This lesson is crucial as it helps students develop habits that promote health and well-being, fostering independence and confidence.

Audience

Special Education Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Active Learning, Project-Based Learning, Game-Based Learning

Materials

Discussion Questions, Hygiene Activity Cards, Markers, and Whiteboard

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a warm welcome and introduce the topic of hygiene.
  • Explain why hygiene is important for health and well-being.
  • Briefly outline the activities planned for the lesson.

Step 2

Discussion

10 mins

  • Use the Discussion Questions to engage students in a conversation about hygiene.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences.
  • Highlight key points about personal hygiene practices.

Step 3

Hygiene Activity

10 mins

  • Divide students into small groups and distribute Hygiene Activity Cards.
  • Each group will discuss and act out scenarios related to hygiene using the cards.
  • Encourage creativity and teamwork as students present their scenarios to the class.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

  • Recap the key points discussed and activities completed.
  • Ask students to share one new thing they learned about hygiene.
  • Thank students for their participation and encourage them to practice good hygiene daily.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

A set of questions to guide a discussion on the importance of hygiene and personal care practices.

Why is personal hygiene important?

Discuss how hygiene affects health, social interactions, and self-esteem.







What are some daily hygiene practices you follow?

Encourage students to share their routines and discuss the benefits.







How can we remind ourselves to maintain good hygiene?

Explore strategies like setting reminders, using checklists, or having a hygiene buddy.







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Worksheet

Hygiene Activity Cards

Cards with different hygiene scenarios for students to act out and discuss.




Brushing Teeth







Washing Hands







Taking a Shower







Using Deodorant







Wearing Clean Clothes







Covering Mouth When Sneezing




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