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Why Does Hygiene Matter?

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Lesson Plan

Hygiene Matters Lesson Plan

Students will understand key personal hygiene practices and their importance in preventing illness and fostering self-esteem.

Understanding personal hygiene helps lower the risk of illness and builds confidence, contributing to a healthier and more positive classroom environment.

Audience

3rd Grade Class

Time

30 minutes per session

Approach

Interactive discussion and hands-on activities.

Materials

Hygiene Matters Lesson Plan, Hygiene Matters Slides, and Why Hygiene is Important Discussion

Prep

Review Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

  • Greet the students and introduce the topic of personal hygiene.
  • Ask questions about daily hygiene habits to activate prior knowledge.

Step 2

Activity and Presentation

15 minutes

  • Use the Hygiene Matters Slides to explain key hygiene practices.
  • Engage students with a demonstration or role-play activity showing correct hygiene techniques.

Step 3

Discussion and Wrap-Up

10 minutes

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Slide Deck

Why Does Hygiene Matter?

Let's learn how keeping clean can keep us healthy and happy!

Introduce the topic by sharing why hygiene is important and ask students what they do each day to keep clean. Emphasize that washing hands and brushing teeth help stop germs.

Key Hygiene Practices

• Washing Hands
• Brushing Teeth
• Bathing/ Showering

Show pictures of teeth brushing, hand washing, and bathing. Explain that these activities prevent illness and help us feel good about ourselves.

Benefits of Good Hygiene

Good hygiene prevents germs
Makes you feel fresh and confident

Discuss the benefits of good hygiene, using simple language and relatable examples. Use questions: 'How do you feel after washing your hands?'

Watch how to wash your hands correctly!

Walk students through a quick demonstration video of proper hand washing technique. Pause for discussion if needed.

Let's Stay Clean!

Remember: A clean body makes a healthy you!

Wrap up the lesson by summarizing the importance of hygiene. Ask students to share what new thing they learned today.

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Discussion

Why Hygiene is Important Discussion

This discussion is designed to engage students in thinking about personal hygiene not just as a routine, but as an essential part of their daily lives. Through thoughtful questioning, students will share their experiences and insights, making the lesson both personal and meaningful.

Guidelines for the Discussion

  • Listen Actively: Encourage all students to listen carefully to each other's responses.
  • Share Respectfully: Remind students to share their thoughts without interrupting, and to respect different opinions.
  • Relate to Personal Experience: Ask students to relate hygiene practices to their own lives.

Discussion Questions

Starter Questions

  1. What does 'personal hygiene' mean to you?





  2. Can you name some things you do every day to keep yourself clean?





In-Depth Questions

  1. Why do you think keeping clean is important for your health?





  2. How do you feel when you are clean and well-groomed compared to when you aren’t?





Critical Thinking and Reflection

  1. What might happen if we do not practice good hygiene every day? How does it affect our health and how we interact with others?





  2. How can you help your family and friends remember to practice good hygiene?





Follow-up Points

  • Personal Connections: Ask a few students to share a specific example where practicing good hygiene helped them avoid getting sick or made them feel better about themselves.

  • Visualization: Invite students to think about how germs spread and why washing hands is so important. Have a quick demonstration or visual guide during responses.

Remember, the goal of this discussion is to help students understand that good hygiene has many benefits—not only does it keep them healthy, but it also boosts their confidence and helps them care for others. Use these questions to guide the conversation and encourage participation from all students.

For further reference, please review the lesson topics in the Hygiene Matters Lesson Plan and look at the visuals provided in the Hygiene Matters Slides.

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