Why is it important to wash our hands?

To keep our hands clean and free from germs

Put these steps for washing hands in the correct order: dry your hands, get soap, scrub for 20 seconds, turn on the water.

1. Turn on the water, 2. Get soap, 3. Scrub for 20 seconds, 4. Dry your hands

Before eating and after using the restroom

Kindergarten · Health · 15 min· General Nhes 5.2.2

I can demonstrate how to wash my hands properly.

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How To Wash Your Hands - Life Skills for Kindergarten, First, and Second Grade

3 key concepts

1
Washing your hands is important because it helps keep your hands clean and free from germs and other yucky things that can make us sick.
2
When washing your hands, make sure to rub the palms of your hands together, get between your fingers, rub the tops of your hands, and scrub your fingernails too.
3
The steps for washing your hands are: turn on the water, get soap, scrub for 20 seconds, rinse, turn off the water, and dry your hands.

3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer

Quick comprehension check

“Tell me the 4 steps for washing your hands properly.”

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