Personal Hygiene

First grade students should have an understanding of what a germ is and how germs are spread. They should understand the importance of keeping their body and clothing clean. They should learn the proper way to wash their hands. These things are generally covered in everyday life, but these resources can help insure students have a clear understanding of germs and practice good personal hygiene.

Games

• Find the Germs-There are 5 germs on JayZeeBear's hand, see if you can find them all.

Lessons

• Why do I Need to Wash My Hands? - Washing your hands is the best way to stop germs from spreading
• Wash Your Hands - A comic about washing your hands properly.

Projects

• Germs Experiment - Observe the growth of germs.
• Germs Experiment 2 - See how easily germs can spread and learn the importance of washing your hands.
• Glittering Germs - A bit messy, but gets the point across.
• Handwashing - Streaming video demonstrating how to properly wash your hands. (Scroll down and click on the video link.)

Worksheets

• Germs on the Run - While you and the children are washing hands, try this ditty.
• Wash Away Germs - Coloring page.
• Hygiene Award - Printable award for learning about and following clean and healthy habits.