Oral Hygiene
How often should you brush your teeth a day?
At least twice a day
When should you wash your hands?
before or after eating
after using the restroom
after touching an animal
after handling trash
after you cough, sneeze, or blow your nose
How many times can you wear underwear between washes?
ONE TIME
Washing your face helps stop _______.
Pimples or acne
How often should you shower?
Every other day at least
How often should you floss each day?
at least once a day
What temperature water should you wash your hands with to make sure they get all the germs off?
Warm water
Where do you put your dirty clothes in until you wash them?
hamper
clothes basket
laundry chute
True or False: Having good hygiene helps prevent you from getting sick.
TRUE
Why do we need to shower?
To make sure our body is clean, that we smell good, to keep healthy, to wash away germs
How many minutes are recommended to brush your teeth?
1 minute
2 minutes
3 minutes
at least 2 minutes
How long should you wash your hands for?
At least 20 seconds
True or False: I can wear my favorite outfit three days in a row without cleaning them.
False. Even if they are your favorite!!
*remember only sweatshirts, and jeans can go 2-3 times before washing. Its best if you wash t-shirts, pants, leggings, and other soft clothing after 1 use
How often (at a minimum) should you put on deodorant?
At least once a day
What are the steps to showering?
1. Rinse
2. Lather with soap
3. Rinse
4. Shampoo
5. Rinse
6. Conditioner
7.Rinse
What motion should you use when you brush your teeth?
a circular motion
What is a good song to sing that is the length of time you should wash your hands for?
Happy birthday
twinkle twinkle little star
How do you sort your clothes before you put them in the laundry?
Darks, light and color
What should you do to your fingernails and toe nails regularly?
Trim, clip or cut them
True or False: I can use a razor to shave after I have been taught how to safely use one.
True! You want to make sure a trusted adult shows you how to use a razor appropriately.
Give an example of a morning hygiene routine?
Name 3 things you might do.
1. Shower
2. Wash Face
3. Brush/Comb Hair
4. Brush teeth
5. Put on deodorant
6. Get dressed and prepared for the day
True or False: Washing your hands thoroughly prevents against the spread of germs
TRUE
Name 3 things you need to clean your clothes.
Detergent, soap, fabric softener, dryer sheets, the washer, the dryer, water, dirty clothes, laundry hamper, your hands, etc.
Name 3 items you need to shower to clean your body.
Water, shampoo, conditioner, wash cloth, your hands, bathtub/shower, loofah, soap, body wash, towel, etc.
When using a washcloth & soap, what do you want to do first to make sure it is ready to clean your body? What should you see on the wash cloth?
You want to lather it; you want to see bubbles!