By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:

1.Explain the importance of proper handwashing in preventing disease;

2. Demonstrate the correct steps of handwashing.

3.Identify situations when handwashing is necessary.

• Before eating

• After playing outside

• After coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose

• After reading a book

Step1. Wet your hands with clean, running water.

Step2. Apply soap and lather by rubbing hands together for at least 20 seconds.

Step3. Rinse your hands until all soap is gone.

Step4. Turn off the faucet with a paper or your elbow.

Step5. Dry your hands with the clean paper towel or hand towel.

DIRECTION: Identify if the following situations NEED or DO NOT NEED handwashing. Write / or x

YES(/) OR NO (X)

1. After playing with pets.

2. Before going tp sleep.

3. After using toilet.

4. Before eating meals.

5. After reading a book.

• Handwashing is one of the simplest and most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs. It protects you and others from illnesses like colds, flu, and diarrhea.