Hand Washing
How long should you wash your hands for?
At least 20 seconds
True or False: Even if you do wash your hair, it is normal sometimes for people to still have dandruff (dry skin/flakes from your scalp)
True! Some people may be more likely to have dandruff than others, and in the winter months, we are more likely to have dry skin on our scalp
True or False: Just because someone has acne doesn't mean that they aren't cleaning themselves properly
True! Some people are more prone to acne, and especially during puberty when your skin produces more oils, which can create acne
How long should you brush your teeth?
2 minutes
Name 2 reasons why it is important to wash your hands
-Keeps you healthy and prevents the spread of germs
-Prevents infections from cuts/scrapes on your hands
-Keeps others around you healthy
True or False: When washing your hair, it doesn't matter how you apply the shampoo, as long as it touches your hair
False! It is important to scrub in small circles with your fingertips in order to assure that you clean your hair and scalp
Why is it important to wet your hair before putting shampoo in it?
Because it will lather (create bubbles and spread), and spread throughout your hair
What are 2 health risks that can occur if you stop brushing your teeth?
-Gingivitis (disease of the gums-will bleed easily and become inflamed)
-Bad breath
-Cavities
-Other health problems
The Happy Birthday Song (about 20 seconds)
What changes does our body go through in puberty that affects our hair and is the reason why it is important to wash your hair properly?
What are 2 things that can happen to your body if you stop showering?
-You will develop body odor
-You can have increase in acne
-Skin will become dirty
True or False: You should put your tooth paste on your tooth brush before wetting it
Name all the spots that are important to wash on your hands (5)
2.) Between your fingers
3.) Thumbs
4.) Wrists
5.) Palms of your hands
What are the hair washing steps?
-Wet your hair
-Put shampoo on hands
-Scrub into scalp (in a circular motion)
-Rinse shampoo out of hair until gone
What are the steps in your shower routine?
-Turn on faucet
-Start from top to bottom: wet/wash hair, wash face, chest, back, arms, privates, behind, legs, and feet
-Make sure that all soap is rinsed off body
-Turn off shower/dry self with towel
What are the spots you should brush on your teeth (4)
2.) Sides of teeth
3.) Top/bottom of teeth
4.) Tongue