Hygiene Basics
What does hygiene mean?
Keeping your body clean and healthy.
Name one thing that helps your body and mind.
Exercise, sleep, eating healthy or hygiene habits.
What is mental health?
How we think, feel and act.
How does hygiene affect your mood?
Feeling clean makes you feel better about yourself.
How many times a day should you brush your teeth?
Twice.
Name one daily hygiene habit.
Brushing teeth, showering, washing hands, etc.
How does getting enough sleep help your brain and body?
It gives you energy, improves focus and helps your body stay focused.
Name one thing that improves your mental health.
Sleep, exercise, talking to someone.
What happens to confidence when you stay clean?
It gets stronger.
When should you wash your hands?
Before eating and after using the washroom.
Why should we wash our hands?
To remove germs and prevent sickness
Why is eating healthy food important for both your body and your mood?
Healthy food gives energy, helps your body to grow and makes you feel better.
What feeling might you have if you're stressed?
Worried, angry, tired, etc.
How can poor hygiene affect your feelings?
It can make you feel embarrassed.
Why is wearing clean clothes important?
We sweat during the day and it helps prevent odor.
Explain why skipping hygiene can affect your mental health.
Poor hygiene can make you feel embarrassed, lower confidence and affect how others treat you.
You feel tired, sweaty and sore after practice or a game. What do you do for hygiene or self-care?
Take a shower, wash your face, drink water and have a healthy snack.
True or false: Everyone has mental health.
True
Why does a clean body help you focus better in class?
Because you feel comfortable and less distracted.
Name three hygiene habits to do in the evening.
Brush teeth, wash face, change into clean pyjamas.
What are some reasons why kids might forget to take care of themselves?
Busy with school/extracurricular activities, stress, unaware of habits, etc.
Imagine you skip hygiene for a few days. How might this affect your body and mind?
You could get sick, feel tired, have low mood or stress, lose focus at school, feel less confident.
Offer gentle reminders, lead by example, help them with supplies, be kind.
Name two hygiene habits that make you feel proud and confident.
Brushing teeth, showering, wearing clean clothes, etc.
Why is getting enough sleep part of daily hygiene schedule?