Teaching Tool - Handwashing and Germs (Kindergarten and Grade 1)

This presentation teaches students about how germs spread and proper handwashing techniques.

Learning goals

• I will learn how germs are spread
• I will demonstrate the correct way to wash my hands

Core knowledge content

Core knowledge content provides the teacher with the background information needed to prepare and teach this health class.

• Handwashing and germs core knowledge content

Ontario curriculum expectations

• The Kindergarten Program (2016) - Self-Regulation and Well-Being: 6.3 practise and discuss appropriate personal hygiene that promotes personal, family and community health
• Grade 1: D2.5 demonstrate an understanding of and apply proper hygienic procedures for protecting their own health and preventing the transmission of disease to others

Learning activities

Handwashing and germs lesson

• Handwashing and germs instructions

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• Word search instructions
• Word search
• Word search answer sheet

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• Inside Ralphie answer sheet

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Clean your hands word scramble

• Word scramble instructions
• Word scramble
• Word scramble answer sheet

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• Glo germ instructions

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