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Dcps Lesson Plan - Lower Elementary

H E A L T H & P H Y S I C A L E D U C A T I O N

L e s s o n P l a n

Date:

Subject:

Hand Washing

Level:

Lower Elementary (Grades Pre-K – 2)

Equipment

Spray bottle

Construction paper

Standard(s):

PK.3.1: Perform basic hygiene and self-help tasks, including washing hands before meals and after toileting,

brushing teeth after meals, wiping the nose with a tissue, and covering the mouth when coughing or sneezing

with the elbow or a tissue.

K.3.1: Demonstrate personal hygiene skills: correctly wash one’s hands, wear appropriate attire for weather and

sports, and use the proper technique for brushing and flossing one’s teeth.

1.1.6: Summarize how many childhood illnesses can be prevented or treated (e.g., by hand washing,

immunizations, not sharing cups or combs, covering coughs and sneezes.

1.3.1: Describe and demonstrate self-care practices that promote cleanliness and hygiene, such as correct hand

washing, regular bathing and washing clothes.

2.3.1: Assess one’s personal hygiene habits and determine whether there are areas needing improvement.

Health Skill: Decision Making - Disease Prevention

Big Ideas:

Germs are everywhere, but are so small you can’t see them!

Germs make you sick

You can get rid of germs by washing your hands

Goals/ Objective(s):

SWBAT describe and demonstrate proper hand washing:

Use warm, running water

Use liquid or pump soap whenever possible

Rub hands together for at least 20 seconds (to the song of “Happy Birthday” 2x)

Scrub in between fingers and under fingernails

Rinse, dry, and turn the faucet off using a towel

SWBAT describe when to wash hands:

Before and after handling food

After using the bathroom

After touching animals or animal waste

When your hands are dirty

Frequently, when you, or someone you come into contact with often, is sick

Dcps Lesson Plan - Lower Elementary