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Tiny Hands, Clean Habits

Lesson Plan

Tiny Hands, Clean Habits Lesson Plan

Introduce toddlers to basic hygiene practices, teaching them to wash hands and clean their faces to build lifelong healthy habits.

Early exposure to hygiene routines helps toddlers develop self-care habits that promote overall health and well-being.

Audience

Toddlers (15-33 months)

Time

20 min (2 x 10 min sessions)

Approach

Engaging, play-based demonstration and guided practice.

Materials

Hygiene Song Video for Toddlers, and Handwashing Storybook for Toddlers

Prep

Prepare Materials

5 min

Step 1

Session 1: Handwashing Introduction

10 min

  • Begin with a short song from the Hygiene Song Video for Toddlers to grab attention.
  • Demonstrate proper handwashing using a playful simulation; encourage toddlers to mimic the movements.
  • Use simple language and praise attempts to participate.

Step 2

Session 2: Face Cleaning Activity

10 min

  • Introduce face cleaning with a fun, interactive demonstration using a clean cloth or wipe.
  • Read a short segment from the Handwashing Storybook for Toddlers focused on cleaning faces.
  • Guide the toddlers through gentle steps to mimic face cleaning, reinforcing the routine with verbal cues and praise.
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Tiny Hands, Clean Habits

Welcome to our fun journey to learn how to keep our hands and faces clean! Let's sing, play, and learn together.

Introduce the lesson with enthusiasm. Explain that today's lesson is all about having clean hands and a clean face. Mention that we will sing a fun song and read a short story, so the toddlers will enjoy learning about hygiene.

Session 1: Handwashing Introduction

• Watch the fun song video!
• Follow along with handwashing steps.
• Nod and clap for every effort!

For Session 1, start by playing the Hygiene Song Video to capture the students' attention. Demonstrate handwashing steps by exaggerating movements so toddlers can easily mimic. Encourage and praise their attempts.

Session 2: Face Cleaning Activity

• Explore cleaning faces with a wipe or cloth.
• Listen to a story about keeping clean.
• Practice gentle face cleaning together!

For Session 2, transition to face cleaning. Use a clean cloth or wipe and show gentle motions. Read the Handwashing Storybook segment emphasizing face cleaning. Ensure the toddlers imitate the motions, and offer lots of praise.

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