Personal Cleanliness Activity Cards

Use these cards at the three classroom stations. In small groups, rotate every 3–4 minutes. At each station, read your card, discuss the prompts, and develop a short checklist or tips list to share.

Station 1: Showering & Skin Care

Prompt: Why is a regular shower routine important? How can you protect your skin while keeping clean?
Tasks:

1. List three key steps of an effective shower routine (e.g., water temp, soap choice).
2. Explain why moisturizing after showering matters.
3. Brainstorm two ways to adapt this routine for sensitive or dry skin.

Checklist Builder:

• Step 1: _______________________
  
• Step 2: _______________________
  
• Step 3: _______________________
  

Reflection Question:

• How often should you shower, and why?
  
  
  
  

Station 2: Clothing Choices & Laundry Basics

Prompt: How do clean clothes support personal hygiene? What laundry habits help your wardrobe last longer?
Tasks:

1. Name three factors to consider when choosing daily outfits (e.g., weather, activity, material).
2. Outline the basic laundry steps: sorting, washing, drying, storing.
3. Identify one stain-removal tip you’d share with a friend.

Checklist Builder:

• Sort by: _______________________
  
• Wash setting: ___________________
  
• Dry method: ______________________

Discussion Question:

• Why is it important to wash some items separately (e.g., whites, delicates)?
  
  
  
  

Station 3: Deodorant & Foot Care

Prompt: What makes underarm and foot care an essential part of daily hygiene?
Tasks:

1. Compare at least two types of deodorants/antiperspirants (e.g., roll-on, spray).
2. List three steps for healthy foot care (e.g., washing between toes, moisture control).
3. Suggest one home remedy or product to prevent foot odor.

Checklist Builder:

• Apply deodorant: ___________________
  
• Wash feet: ___________________________
  
• Moisturize or powder: ________________

Reflection Question:

• How can choosing the right materials (clothes, shoes, socks) impact body odor?
  
  
  
  

Hygiene Reflection Worksheet

Reflect on today’s lessons and set personal goals to improve your hygiene habits. Fill in each section thoughtfully.

1. Handwashing Habits

1. Describe your current handwashing routine (when, how long, steps you follow):
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. What part of the handwashing process do you find most challenging, and why?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. My specific goal for better handwashing (be as clear and measurable as possible):
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

2. Dental Care Routine

1. Outline your current brushing and flossing habits (frequency, duration, technique):
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. Identify one aspect of dental care you’d like to improve and explain why:
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. My specific goal for improving my dental hygiene:
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

3. Personal Cleanliness Practices

(Choose from showering & skin care, clothing & laundry, or deodorant & foot care)

1. Which area do you want to focus on, and what are your current habits?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. What change would make the biggest difference in your personal cleanliness?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. My specific goal for this personal cleanliness habit:
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

4. Tracking & Accountability

1. How will you remind yourself to practice each goal daily?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. Who can help keep you accountable (friend, family member, teacher)?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. After one week, I will check my progress by:
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Remember: Small, consistent steps lead to big improvements over time. Good luck, Hygiene Hero!