Lesson Plan

Routine Mapping Blueprint

Students will map their typical daily hygiene routine, analyze habits to identify areas for improvement, and create a personal action plan with SMART goals to build healthier routines.

Personal hygiene is foundational to health and self-esteem. Reflecting on current habits and setting clear goals empowers students to adopt consistent, lifelong wellness practices.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Engagement

10 minutes

Step 2

Mapping Your Current Routine

15 minutes

Step 3

Analyzing Hygiene Habits

10 minutes

Step 4

Planning for Improvement

15 minutes

Step 5

Share and Reflect

10 minutes

Slide Deck

Essential Hygiene Categories

Introduce the five core categories of personal hygiene. Ask students to share any additional categories they follow and why.

Why Oral Care Matters

Explain how good oral care helps prevent cavities, gum disease, and boosts self-confidence. Prompt: “How many times a day do you brush? Do you floss?”

Skin & Body Hygiene

Highlight how regular cleansing removes bacteria and dead skin cells. Prompt: “What products or routines do you use for your skin?”

Hand Hygiene: Your First Defense

Share CDC data on hand‐washing effectiveness. Prompt: “When should you wash your hands throughout the day?”

Building Strong Hygiene Habits

Connect habit formation tips to setting SMART goals in the next activity. Prompt: “Which new or improved habit will you choose this week?”

Lesson Plan

Routine Mapping Blueprint

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

Step 1

Introduction and Engagement

Step 2

Mapping Your Current Routine

Step 3

Analyzing Hygiene Habits

Step 4

Planning for Improvement

Step 5

Share and Reflect

Slide Deck

Essential Hygiene Categories

Why Oral Care Matters

Skin & Body Hygiene

Hand Hygiene: Your First Defense

Building Strong Hygiene Habits

Activity

Project Guide

What’s Your Daily Routine?

Emma Hales