Daily Routines
What should you do first thing in the morning to keep your mouth clean?
Brush your teeth, floss, use mouthwash.
What should you do before eating to prevent germs?
Wash your hands
A classmate sneezes on their hand and touches the desk. What should you do next?
Wash your hands/ ask to wipe your desk down
What is a subtle, friendly way to encourage hygiene without embarrassing someone?
Instead of pointing out their smell, you could invite them to join you in washing your hands or brushing your teeth after lunch
What is a benefit of handwashing?
Washing your hands with soap can reduce respiratory illnesses, like colds, by up to 20%.
How many times a day should you brush your teeth?
Two times a day (but try to after you eat!)
Covering your mouth when you cough helps prevent what?
Germs spreading
A friend forgot to wash their hands before lunch. What could you do politely?
Remind them or ask them to wash hands
What is a thoughtful way to help someone improve hygiene without being mean?
You could offer them some of your hand sanitizer, gum,etc. You could have a hygiene routine that you make together, etc.
What is a fun fact about saliva and oral hygiene?
Your mouth produces about 1–2 liters of saliva every day, which helps clean your teeth and prevent cavities.
What is the correct order when washing your hands?
Wet → Soap → Rub 20 sec → Rinse → Dry
Why should you not share toothbrushes or water bottles?
Germs can spread and make you sick
You use markers and crayons in class. You notice that some classmates are using them without washing their hands first. What can you do?
Politely remind classmates to wash hands before using supplies.
What is a way to encourage hygiene by modeling behavior?
You could lead by example, showing good hygiene habits and making it a normal routine
Why is bathing important?
The average person sheds millions of skin cells each day—regular bathing helps prevent odor.
Name one hygiene routine you should do before going to bed.
Brush teeth / Wash face / Change into clean clothes
What should you do if you touch a surface that might have germs?
Wash or sanitize your hands
You finish gym and feel sweaty. Some students go straight to lunch without washing hands.
Go wash your hands and face before eating
What is a safe way to handle ongoing hygiene issues in a classmate?
You could talk to a teacher or counselor if the problem is serious, so the student gets help without feeling judged
Why is brushing your teeth important beyond just having fresh breath?
Brushing your teeth twice a day helps prevent gum disease, which can affect your heart and overall health.
Why is it important to wear clean clothes every day?
To remove germs and stay healthy
Name 3 things that help prevent illness at school.
Wash hands, cover coughs/sneezes, stay home when sick
You notice your friend has dirty nails and they might not know how to clean them. You want to help them without being mean. What could you do?
I can tell them nicely to wash their hands and clean their nails, or I can show them how to do it.
What is a creative way to improve hygiene habits for everyone, including those struggling?
You could include hygiene tips in a fun, class-wide activity, like a 'hand-washing challenge' or 'brush your teeth club.
What is a hygiene tip related to nails?
Nail-biting can transfer germs from your fingers to your mouth, making you sick more easily.