Personal Care
What is one reason it is important to bathe or shower regularly?
To remove dirt, sweat, and germs; helps prevent body odor and skin problems.
What small living things can make you sick and how can handwashing help?
Bacteria and viruses; handwashing removes them from hands and lowers spread.
How many times a day should you brush your teeth?
Twice a day (morning and before bed).
Why should you use soap when washing your hands or body?
Soap helps remove oils, dirt, and germs that water alone may not remove.
How many hours of sleep do most 6th graders need each night?
About 9–11 hours is typical for middle schoolers; many recommend 9–10 hours for 6th graders.
Name two body parts that should be washed each day when you shower.
Examples: armpits, groin, feet, face, hands.
When is the best time to wash your hands? Give three situations.
After using the restroom, before eating, after coughing/sneezing, after touching animals, or coming home from public places.
Besides brushing, name one daily habit that helps keep teeth healthy.
Flossing daily, limiting sugary snacks/drinks, drinking water after meals.
Name one way to protect your skin from the sun.
Wear sunscreen (SPF 30+), wear hats, seek shade, or wear protective clothing.
Why is drinking water important for personal hygiene and overall health?
Water helps remove waste, keeps skin hydrated, supports saliva and mouth health, and helps body systems function.
Why is it important to change into clean clothes after exercising?
To remove sweat and germs, prevent odor and skin irritation, and reduce chance of infection.
What is the proper way to wash your hands? List the main steps.
Wet hands, apply soap, scrub for at least 20 seconds (thumbs, between fingers, backs of hands), rinse, dry.
What is flossing and why is it important?
Flossing removes food and plaque between teeth where a brush can't reach, preventing cavities and gum disease.
How often should you shampoo hair if you are active and sweat a lot? Explain briefly.
Every 2–3 days or more often if very sweaty; depends on hair type and activity level.
Explain how regular exercise connects to good hygiene and health.
Exercise reduces stress, improves circulation (which helps skin), and causes sweating that requires hygiene (showering, change clothes).
Keep nails trimmed, clean under nails with a brush, avoid biting, and dry nails after washing.
Keep nails trimmed, clean under nails with a brush, avoid biting, and dry nails after washing.
Explain why covering your mouth when you cough or sneeze helps protect others.
It blocks droplets that contain germs, reducing spread to people and surfaces.
Explain why visiting the dentist regularly is important, and how often dentists usually recommend visits.
Prevent dental issues through cleaning and checks; usually every 6 months (may vary).
What are two signs that someone might have an infected cut that needs adult or medical attention?
Increased redness, swelling, pus, spreading warmth, red streaks, or fever — seek adult/medical care.
What is one healthy choice for snacks or meals that supports good hygiene (teeth, skin, energy)? Explain why.
Example: yogurt with fruit (calcium and probiotics helps teeth and gut; less sugar than candy), or veggie sticks with hummus (vitamins for skin).
Explain why wearing clean socks and shoes matters for overall foot health and give two ways to prevent foot odor.
Clean socks/shoes reduce bacteria and fungi growth; prevent blisters and odor. Prevent by rotating shoes, using moisture-wicking socks, and airing shoes.
Describe how vaccines, hand hygiene, and staying home when sick each help stop germs from spreading.
Vaccines prepare the immune system, hand hygiene physically removes germs, staying home reduces transmission to others.
Describe what plaque is and how brushing and flossing affect plaque and cavities.
Plaque is a sticky film of bacteria on teeth; brushing and flossing remove plaque and reduce cavities.
Explain how a balanced diet and hydration can affect the health of your skin and hair.
Nutrients (protein, vitamins A/C/E, omega-3s) and water help skin repair and hair strength; dehydration can make skin dry and hair brittle.
Create a simple daily schedule (morning and evening) listing at least four hygiene tasks a 6th grader should do to stay healthy.
Morning: brush teeth, wash face, deodorant, comb hair, put on clean clothes.
Evening: shower or wash face/hands as needed, brush and floss teeth, change into clean sleep clothes, apply any needed skin treatment (e.g., moisturizer for dry skin).