Basics
You should take one of these with soap every day to wash away sweat and germs.
What is a shower or bath?
You should brush these at least twice each day.
What are your teeth?
This goes under your arms to help control body odor.
What is deodorant?
You just finished gym class and you're really sweaty. What's one thing you can do?
What is wash up/change clothes/use deodorant?
Before eating and after using the bathroom, you should always do this.
What is wash your hands?
These two areas can get especially sweaty and smelly and need to be washed well.
What are armpits and feet?
You should brush your teeth for about this long each time.
What is two minutes
This removes dirt, oil, sweat, and germs when you wash your body.
What is soap/body wash?
You've worn the same socks for two days. What's the best next move?
What is put on clean socks?
You should scrub your hands with soap for about this many seconds.
What is 20 seconds.
Putting on deodorant without doing this first may just cover up the smell instead of fixing it.
What is washing/bathing?
This cleans between your teeth where your toothbrush can't reach very well.
What is floss?
You use this to clean your hair and scalp
What is shampoo?
You’ve been wearing the same hoodie all week, and it’s starting to smell. What should you do?
What is wash it and wear clean clothes?
Coughing or sneezing into this is better than coughing into your hands.
What is your elbow or a tissue?
You should put these on clean each day, especially after sweating.
What are clothes, socks, and underwear?
Brushing this part of your mouth can also help fight bad breath.
What is your tongue?
These should be clipped and cleaned so dirt and germs don't collect underneath them.
What are fingernails?
You showered this morning but played outside and got really sweaty and dirty. Do you automatically get to skip washing tonight?
What is no?
Sharing this personal-care item can spread germs and should be avoided.
What is a toothbrush, razor, etc.?
Sweat itself isn't usually what causes strong body odor. These living things on your skin help create the smell.
What are bacteria?
If you don't brush regularly, bacteria can build up into this sticky coating on your teeth.
What is plaque?
Name three hygiene supplies you might keep in a personal hygiene kit.
What are deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, floss, etc.?
Your friend has noticeable body odor. What's a respectful way to handle it?
What is avoid embarrassing/teasing them and speak privately or ask a trusted adult for help?
Name four times during the day when washing your hands is especially important.
What are after the bathroom, before eating, after coughing/sneezing, after touching something dirty, after blowing your nose, etc.?