Hands
What song can be used to time how long we wash our hands for?
Happy Birthday!
Or, at least 20 seconds
How often should you shower?
It's best to shower at least once a day.
*you might not need to wash your hair every day, but it's important to wash your genitals and armpits daily as bacteria can grow in both places*
How many times a day should you brush your teeth?
At least two times a day.
In the morning, and at night time.
Name 4 body areas that you need to keep clean.
Hair, Face, Arm pits, feet
When should you switch to a new razor?
After about 5-7 uses.
Name two times that you should wash your hands
When:
You use the bathroom. When you cook. When you touch dirty objects. When you touch animals. Before you eat. After you eat
Name 3 things that you should shower with to remove dead skin cells and clean your body properly?
Body wash or soap, warm water, a washcloth or glove.
How long should you be brushing your teeth for?
Two minutes.
True or False:
Armpit hair can hold on to odor, so it's important to reapply deodorant?
TRUE!
If you have a lot of armpit hair, it is important to make sure that you are reapplying deodorant throughout the day (especially during the hotter weather) because it can cause body odor.
Can others smell you when you don't shower?
Yes!
Even if we don't notice the smell ourselves, other people can tell.
Body Odor is hard to miss.
If soap and water are not available, what can you use to clean your hands?
Hand Sanitizer.
How often should you wash your hair?
It depends on your hair type, and how oily it becomes.
How often should you change your tooth brush?
3-4 months.
Or, after you are sick!
True or False:
Using dental floss and mouthwash are examples of good oral hygiene?
True!
Dental Floss helps to get rid of any guck in between your teeth that your toothbrush cannot get to.
Mouth wash helps to get rid of mouth bacteria and keep your breath fresh!
Name 3 parts of your hand you should scrub when washing your hands?
Your wrist, palm, the back of your hand, in between your fingers, underneath your nails.
Washing your hands helps stop the spread of ________ .
Germs
Name something that we use to help eliminate body odor after showering.
Deodorant
Name at least two things that brushing your teeth helps to prevent.
What is a major thing you should avoid doing with your nails, and why?
Avoid biting your nails as there can be a lot of bacteria and germs under your nails. Biting them can spread that bacteria to your mouth.
Name 3 benefits of practicing good hygiene?
Free response!
How can you keep your hands clean when you sneeze?
And what should you do after your sneeze?
Sneeze into the inside of your elbow or into a tissue. Wash your hands (if soap and water are available), or use hand sanitizer.
What does shampooing your hair help with?
Shampoo helps to remove the buildup of oil residue, dead skin, product build-up, environmental toxins, etc.
What is the proper way to store your toothbrush when it's not in use?
Store it upright in a holder where it can stand and air dry. Some people use a brush cover to help keep their bristles from touching anything.
Free Response
Why should you avoid picking at your skin (your pimples, scabs, etc.)
Frequent picking can irritate existing sores/pimples/scabs and cause new ones to form. This can lead to scarring and infections. You can also pass on bacteria to open sores, which can lead to infection.