Examples of Hygiene
What is the definition of hygiene?
Practice of keeping ourselves and space clean, especially in order to prevent diseases or illness
I should do this before/after eating, after going to the bathroom, or getting my hands dirty, coughing or sneezing...
What is washing my hands?
Describe how to take care of your teeth
Brushing 2x a day, flossing
Name an example of body hygiene
Shower/bath/ use deodorant, etc.
Describe how to wash hands
At least 20 seconds, scrubbing with soap and water
Describe how to keep your body clean
Shower or bath once a day, use deodorant as needed
Name a hygiene practice that is recommended after interacting with animals
Washing hands!
Describe when to use a tissue at school
Blowing nose or cough,
Describe how to care for hair and nails
brushing as needed, keep clean under nails and trim them
What hygiene practices are good to keep in mind with food?
Washing hands before eating, preparing food, throw away trash, wash dishes soon, etc
Describe some ways to keep your classroom clean?
Sanitizing surfaces, picking up trash, keeping personal items organized, etc
How is clothing part of hygiene?
It's important to change your clothes every day even if they are not dirty or don't smell
How can hygiene provide you with social and emotional benefits?
Help you to feel confident, help you to do your best learning when you and your space are clean
How can good hygiene help us at school?
Keeping ourselves and our spaces keep can limit sickness and actually be linked to increased performance and learning at school!
Go to bed at about the same time every night and limit screens before bed, try a quiet activity instead like reading or listening to music, sleep is part of taking care of yourself