Hygiene Habits Worksheet

Use the sections below to review key hygiene practices and plan how to make them part of your routine.
Feel free to use the sentence starters at the end for extra support.

Part 1: Match the Practice to the Scenario

Write the letter (A–E) of the hygiene practice that best fits each scenario.

Scenarios:

1. You just finished playing sports and feel sweaty. ____
   
   
2. You are about to eat dinner at home. ____
   
   
3. You wake up in the morning. ____
   
   
4. Your fingernails are dirty after gardening. ____
   
   
5. You notice your teeth feel sticky after a snack. ____
   
   

Practices:
A. Handwashing
B. Dental Care
C. Skincare
D. Nail Care
E. General Cleanliness

Part 2: Complete the Sentences

Fill in each blank to explain when or why you do these habits.

1. I wash my hands after _____________ to keep germs away.
   
   
   
2. I brush my teeth at least twice a day to prevent _____________.
   
   
   
3. I use moisturizer on my face daily to _____________.
   
   
   
4. I trim my nails _____________ so that _____________.
   
   
   
5. I change into clean clothes every _____________ for _____________.
   
   
   

Part 3: Personal Action Plan

Choose one hygiene habit you want to improve this week and answer the questions below.

1. My chosen habit is __________________________________________________________.
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. I will practice this habit at (time/place) ______________________________________.
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. My steps to remember this habit are ___________________________________________.
   
   
   
   
   
   

Sentence Starters (Use as Needed)

• I will __________ because __________.
• I want to improve my __________ habit by __________.
• I can remember by __________ (setting a reminder, asking a friend, etc.).
• This habit is important because __________.

Hygiene Heroes Game Cards

Use these scenario cards in the Hygiene Heroes Game.
Divide students into teams, have each team draw a card, then act out or write the best hygiene response. Other teams guess the practice to earn points.

Scenario Cards

1. Scenario: You just used the school restroom and touched door handles on the way out.
   Icon: [Insert handwashing icon]
   Teacher Notes: Correct Practice – Handwashing. Students should scrub with soap for at least 20 seconds to remove germs.

1. Scenario: You’re about to eat lunch in the cafeteria after handling sports equipment.
   Icon: [Insert handwashing icon]
   Teacher Notes: Correct Practice – Handwashing. Washing hands before eating prevents ingesting germs.

1. Scenario: You just finished a snack and your teeth feel sticky.
   Icon: [Insert tooth icon]
   Teacher Notes: Correct Practice – Dental Care. Brush with fluoride toothpaste and floss to remove food particles and prevent cavities.

1. Scenario: You woke up and notice your face feels tight and dry.
   Icon: [Insert skincare icon]
   Teacher Notes: Correct Practice – Skincare. Use a gentle cleanser and follow with moisturizer to protect skin and prevent irritation.

1. Scenario: Your fingernails are caked with soil after gardening.
   Icon: [Insert nail icon]
   Teacher Notes: Correct Practice – Nail Care. Trim and clean under nails with a brush to remove dirt and prevent infections.

1. Scenario: You just finished PE class and are sweaty all over.
   Icon: [Insert shower icon]
   Teacher Notes: Correct Practice – General Cleanliness. Shower or bathe and change into clean clothes to maintain hygiene.

1. Scenario: After a long day outside, your hair and clothes feel grimy.
   Icon: [Insert shower icon]
   Teacher Notes: Correct Practice – General Cleanliness. A full-body wash and fresh clothes keep germs away and promote comfort.

1. Scenario: You notice oil and makeup residue on your face before bedtime.
   Icon: [Insert skincare icon]
   Teacher Notes: Correct Practice – Skincare. Cleanse face nightly to remove impurities and maintain healthy skin.

1. Scenario: You bit your nails and see jagged edges.
   Icon: [Insert nail icon]
   Teacher Notes: Correct Practice – Nail Care. Trim nails evenly with clippers and smooth edges to prevent tears or infections.

1. Scenario: Your shirt smells sweaty after practice.
   Icon: [Insert laundry icon]
   Teacher Notes: Correct Practice – General Cleanliness. Wear clean clothes daily to reduce odor and skin irritation.

Feel free to duplicate or mix these cards for more rounds.
Use picture cues and allow students to respond orally or in writing according to their needs.

Hygiene Heroes Discussion

Discussion Overview

In this discussion, students will explore why good hygiene matters, deepen their understanding of five key hygiene practices, and connect these ideas to their daily lives. Use whole-class, small-group, or think–pair–share formats to engage all learners. Provide visuals, sentence starters, and extra processing time for students with 504 plans.

Discussion Guidelines

• Respectful Listening: One person speaks at a time.
• Equal Participation: Give everyone a chance to share—use a talking object if needed.
• Supportive Environment: Encourage positive feedback and open questions.
• Accommodations: Offer printed question cards, visuals, and sentence starters from the Hygiene Habits Worksheet.

Part 1: Why Hygiene Matters (5 minutes)

1. Opening Question: “What does the word ‘hygiene’ mean to you?”
   • Follow-up: “How do you feel after you follow a hygiene routine?”
   • Visual Cue: Display the Interactive Slide Deck title slide.
2. Quick Poll: Thumbs up/down
   • “Do you think good hygiene can impact your confidence or health?”
   • Ask a few students to explain their choice in one sentence.

Part 2: Exploring Key Practices (10 minutes)

Use think–pair–share to discuss each practice displayed on the slide deck.

1. Handwashing
   • Question: “When and why is handwashing most important?”
   • Follow-up: “What happens if we skip it?”
2. Dental Care
   • Question: “How does brushing and flossing protect your health?”
   • Follow-up: “How long does it take to brush your teeth well?”
3. Skincare
   • Question: “Why might someone need moisturizer after washing their face?”
   • Follow-up: “What happens if we don’t remove makeup at night?”
4. Nail Care
   • Question: “How can clean nails help prevent infections?”
   • Follow-up: “When is a good time to trim your nails during the week?”
5. General Cleanliness
   • Question: “Why is it important to wear clean clothes daily?”
   • Follow-up: “How often should we shower or change clothes?”

Tip: Provide sentence-starter cards: “I think ___ because ___,” “One benefit is ___.”

Part 3: Connecting to Personal Routines (8 minutes)

Students use the Hygiene Habits Worksheet to reflect. Choose one of the prompts below for a quick share:

A. Scenario Reflection
• “Which scenario from the worksheet was easiest? Which was hardest? Why?”

B. Action Plan Preview
• “What’s one new step you’ll add to your routine this week?”

Accommodations: Offer extra time or allow written responses for students who need it.

Part 4: Group Debrief & Game Tie-In (5 minutes)

1. Invite teams who played the Hygiene Heroes Game Cards to share one scenario they found challenging and how they solved it.
2. Discuss: “Which hygiene practice scored you the most points? Why?”

Wrap-Up & Reflection (2 minutes)

• Final Prompt: “Name one hygiene habit you will focus on this week.”
  Provide a brief written exit ticket or ask students to share aloud.
• Remind students to use their worksheets and visuals as daily guides.
   
   
  End of Discussion