Lesson Plan
Germ Busters Lesson Plan
First and second graders will sing a handwashing song, practice five-step handwashing, learn how to brush teeth, and create a Hygiene Hero drawing to show their new habits.
Introducing hygiene through songs and visuals helps young students remember key steps, build healthy habits, and stay safe from germs in fun, engaging ways.
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Prep
Prepare Classroom
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction with Story and Puppets
6 minutes
Step 2
Handwashing Song and Demonstration
8 minutes
Step 3
Handwashing Practice
6 minutes
Step 4
Brush Your Teeth Demo
6 minutes
Step 5
Hygiene Hero Drawing & Pledge
4 minutes

Slide Deck
Germ Busters: Hygiene Heroes
What Are Germs?
Handwashing Song
Handwashing Steps
Let’s Wash Our Hands!
Brush Your Teeth
Time to Practice Brushing
Hygiene Hero Drawing
Hooray, Hygiene Heroes!

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