Preventative
What helps prevent the spread of germs?
Washing your hands!
What is the best thing to do if you have to cough or sneeze?
Grab a tissue!
How long should you wash your hands for?
20 seconds or sing happy birthday 2 times.
Mouth, eyes & nose
No. Germs are tiny organisms that can only be seen with a microscope.
If you don't have a tissue what should you do if you have to cough or sneeze?
Do the "Dracula"! Cough or sneeze in your sleeve.
Does hand sanitizer clean off all germs?
No. It kills many but not all germs.
Tell me one way that germs can spread?
student answer
We could get cavities and our teeth could rot.
What should you do after you blow your nose?
Go wash your hands!
How many times should we brush our teeth?
2 times a day. Morning and night.
Tell me 3 hygiene tips:
Student answer
What is it called when our gums get infected?
Gingivitis
What does the word hygiene mean?
any practice that you do to keep things healthy and clean
What is plaque?
That's a sticky, slimy substance made up mostly of the germs that cause tooth decay.
What is a cavity?
a hole in your tooth that can grow bigger and deeper over time.
What is a germ?
germs are tiny organisms, or living things, that can cause disease/illnesses.
What are the 5 steps for hand washing?
2. Add soap and wash your hands (scrub for 20 seconds)
3. Rinse hands
4. Dry hands
5.Turn off faucet with towel
Other than washing my hands... how else can I prevent germs from spreading?
Wash surfaces, wash toys, wash clothes, stay clean.
When should we wash our hands?
Before eating
After eating
After using the restroom
After playing with animals
After playing outside
etc.