Take Your Shoes Off
What is... Showering, brushing teeth, changing clothes, brushing hair, etc..
2 Signs that you got a good night's rest the previous day
Answer judged by staff
TRUE OR FALSE: Using hand sanitizer is the same as washing your hands with soap and water.
FALSE. Handwashing removes dirt, grime, and microbes from the skin. Hand sanitizer only kills bacteria.
The expected number of times per day to brush your teeth
What is... 2
The number of times you should wear clothes before washing them
What is... ONCE for most clothing. Use your judgement! When is it time to wash your clothes?
The minimum time to spend brushing your teeth
What is... 2 minutes
The recommended amount of sleep to get per night
9-12 Hours for a 6-12 Year old
8-10 Hours for a 13-18 Year old
7 or more hours for adults
2 Signs that it is time to wash your hair
What is... Scalp feels itchy, hair is tangled, noticing a smell, etc.
3 hygiene tasks that should be done EVERY day
What is.. washing hands, changing clothes, and brushing teeth, etc.
TRUE OR FALSE: Using warm water to wash your hands removes more germs than cold water.
False apparently!
Michaels, B., Gangar, V., Schultz, A., Arenas, M., Curiale, M., Ayers, T. and Paulson, D. (2002), Water temperature as a factor in handwashing efficacy. Food Service Technology, 2: 139-149 . https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1471-5740.2002.00043.x
TRUE OR FALSE: The food you eat can impact your mood
TRUE: Getting the right amount of nutrients helps your brain and body function smoothly.
Sugars -> Energy
Fats ->Helps memory and learning
Vitamins -> Build and protect new cells
Two benefits of getting enough sleep
What is... Feeling energized, concentrated, less irritable, strong immune system, etc..
Three good ways to fight off cavities
What are... Brushing your teeth twice a day, flossing, rinsing with mouthwash, chewing gum, avoiding overly sugary foods, etc..
Describe at least 5 steps of doing laundry
1. Gathering dirty laundry
2. Load clothing into washer
3. Add detergent / fabric softener
4. Load clothing into dryer
5. Fold or hang up clean clothing
2 Options if you cannot fall asleep at night
What is... Completing a body scan, put phone away,
The cause of body odor
What are... Bacteria eating and digesting sweat and oil on our skin
A friend of yours has strong body odor. What should you do, what should you NOT do?
1. Speak with them privately, or ask an adult to speak with them.
2. DO NOT: Tease, laugh, or joke about this person. Avoid embarrassing them by talking in front of others.