Health and Well-Being
Primary 1 · Physical Education
Health and Well-Being
Lesson 1 of 3
15 min
Let's begin
After PE, Gatete looks at his hands. They are dusty!
His face is sweaty. His feet are brown with dust.
"Time to get clean!" he laughs.
Grown-up: read this aloud. Show each move first. Then do it together.
You need: a big open space, with a tree and a big stone to run to.
Keeping your body clean is called hygiene.
Washing takes away dirt and germs. It helps stop you getting sick. It helps you smell nice too!
Walk around in a circle and sing:
This is the way we wash our face, wash our face, wash our face.
This is the way we wash our face, after we play!
Do the actions as you sing. Then sing new verses: brush our teeth, wash our hands, wash our feet.
The tree is "clean". The stone is "dirty".
The teacher calls out a habit. Run to the right place!
Stand still. Wiggle your fingers above your head, like falling water.
Let the "water" run slowly down your face, arms, tummy and legs. Breathe slowly.
Warning
Safety first! Use your own towel and your own toothbrush. Do not share them, because germs can pass from one person to another.
Tip
Play, sweat, wash!
You played and you sweated. Now it is time to wash.
Do each one, then tap Show answer to check.
Sing the washing song and do the actions.
Answer: Wash your face, brush your teeth, wash your hands, wash your feet.
Name 3 things you do to clean up after PE.
Answer: Wash your hands and face, wash your feet, put on clean clothes.
"Eating with muddy hands." Is it clean or dirty?
Answer: Dirty. Wash your hands before you eat.
Can you share your toothbrush with a friend?
Answer: No. Everyone needs their own toothbrush.
What you learned today
Sources and credits
The story, the games, the step pictures and the practice were written by Ganzaa.
This lesson adapts CC BY-SA material and is shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Quick check
Keeping your body clean. What is it called?
