Hand Washing
When should you wash your hands?
Before eating, after using the bathroom, after coughing/sneezing, or when hands are dirty.
How many times should you brush your teeth each day?
Two times a day.
How often should you take a shower or bath?
Daily or regularly.
What do you use to brush or comb your hair?
A brush or comb.
Why is sleep important for your body?
Sleep helps your body rest and stay healthy.
How long should you wash your hands for?
About 20 seconds
What tool helps clean between your teeth?
Dental floss
What should you use to wash your body?
Soap and water.
Why should you keep fingernails trimmed?
To keep dirt and germs from building up under nails.
Name one healthy drink choice.
Water or milk.
Name 3 times during the day when you should wash your hands.
before eating, after using the bathroom, after touching garbage, after coughing/sneezing, after being outside, or after touching animals.
Why is it important to brush your tongue?
To remove germs and help keep breath fresh.
Why is deodorant important?
It helps reduce body odor.
How often should you wash your hair?
Regularly, depending on hair type and activity level.
Why is it important to cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing?
To stop germs from spreading to others.
Why is using soap important when washing hands?
Soap helps remove germs and dirt from your hands.
What foods and drinks can hurt your teeth?
Sugary foods and drinks like candy and soda.
Why should you wear clean clothes after showering?
Clean clothes help keep your body clean and smelling fresh.
Why is biting your nails unhealthy?
Germs can enter your mouth and make you sick.
How does drinking water help your body stay healthy?
Water keeps your body hydrated and helps it work properly.
What can happen if people do not wash their hands after using the bathroom?
Germs can spread and make people sick.
What can happen if you never brush or floss your teeth?
Cavities, bad breath, gum disease, or tooth loss.
What problems can happen if someone never bathes or changes clothes?
Bad smells, germs, skin problems, and sickness can happen.
What germs can spread if hair and nails are not kept clean?
Bacteria, dirt, and other germs can spread.
Explain how good hygiene helps you at school, work, and in the community.
It helps you stay healthy, smell clean, feel confident, and prevent spreading germs to others.