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Hands Up for Hygiene! Lesson Plan

Students will learn why hand hygiene is important and demonstrate proper handwashing techniques to prevent the spread of germs.

This lesson equips students with essential health skills, teaches them preventive practices, and fosters a clean classroom environment.

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Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Discussion

3 minutes

Step 2

Demonstration

5 minutes

Step 3

Interactive Practice

5 minutes

Step 4

Wrap-Up

2 minutes

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Slide Deck

Welcome to Hands Up for Hygiene!

Introduce the lesson and create excitement among the students. Ask them if they know why it's important to keep our hands clean.

Why Are Clean Hands Important?

Discuss why clean hands help us avoid getting sick. Use interactive questions to engage the students.

Learn the Handwashing Steps

Introduce the handwashing steps. Walk students through each step using the Visual Handwashing Steps Poster. Emphasize each point as you point to the poster.

Let's Practice Together!

For interactive practice, instruct the class to mimic the handwashing motions. Encourage them by asking guiding questions.

Wrap-Up: Keep Your Hands Clean!

Recap what was learned. Ask the students what the most important step was and remind them to wash their hands regularly.

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Hands Down, Germs Out! Lesson Plan

Students will learn why hand hygiene is critical and how to properly wash their hands to prevent the spread of germs.

This lesson promotes healthy habits by equipping 2nd graders with essential handwashing techniques to reduce illness and cultivate lifelong cleanliness practices.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Discussion

3 minutes

Step 2

Demonstration

5 minutes

Step 3

Interactive Practice

5 minutes

Step 4

Wrap-Up

2 minutes

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Slide Deck

Welcome to Hands Down, Germs Out!

Introduce the lesson with enthusiasm. Explain that today we will learn how to wash our hands properly to keep germs away.

Why is Hand Hygiene Important?

Discuss with the class why clean hands are so important. Use questions like 'What happens when germs spread?' to guide the conversation.

Steps to a Clean Wash!

Show the Visual Handwashing Steps Poster while going through each step. Emphasize each part of the process.

Let's Practice Together!

Encourage the class to follow along and simulate handwashing. Make it fun by pretending they are 'Germ Busters'!

Wrap-Up: Wash to Stay Healthy!

Review the handwashing process one more time and praise the students for their participation.

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Hands Down, Germs Out!

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