Me and My Healthy Habits

A Today you'll learn

List daily habits that keep us healthy
Explain why cleanliness is important
Describe a simple healthy daily routine

B Let's understand

Healthy habits are simple things we do every day to stay clean, fit and well. These include washing our hands before eating, brushing our teeth twice a day, bathing daily, eating healthy food, and getting enough sleep. Good habits help us stay free from germs and illness.

C See it step by step

Example 1: Worked example

Washing hands with soap before meals removes germs.

Example 2: Worked example

Sleeping on time and waking up early keeps our body fresh and ready for the day.

D Your turn

When should we wash our hands with soap?

Look back at "Let's understand" above for a clue.

E Ready to practise?

Key idea 1

Wash hands with soap before eating and after using the toilet.

Brush teeth at least twice a day

Brush teeth at least twice a day.

Bathe daily to keep the body clean

Bathe daily to keep the body clean.

Eat healthy food and drink enough water

Eat healthy food and drink enough water.

Sleep on time to rest the body and mind

Sleep on time to rest the body and mind.

Warm up

1. Name two habits that keep us clean.

2. When should we wash our hands?

3. How many times a day should we brush our teeth?

Practise

4. Why do we need enough sleep?

5. Name one healthy food.

6. True or False: Bathing is only needed once a week.

Challenge

7. Why should we cover our mouth while coughing?

8. Name one habit that keeps our surroundings clean.

Download worksheet (PDF)

1. Name two habits that keep us clean.

Any two: washing hands, brushing teeth, bathing

2. When should we wash our hands?

Before eating and after using the toilet (any correct time)

3. How many times a day should we brush our teeth?

Twice a day

4. Why do we need enough sleep?

To rest the body and mind