Clean Hands: A Step-by-Step Guide

Clean Hands: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to wash your hands properly to maintain good hygiene.

What do you already know about washing your hands?

Step 1: Wet Your Hands

Turn on the tap and wet your hands with clean, running water.

Step 2: Apply Soap

Apply enough soap to cover all hand surfaces.

Step 3: Lather and Scrub

Rub your hands together to create a lather and scrub all surfaces, including between your fingers and under your nails, for at least 20 seconds.

Step 4: Rinse Thoroughly

Hold your hands under clean, running water to rinse off all soap.

Step 5: Dry Your Hands

Use a clean towel or air dry your hands thoroughly.

Step 6: Turn Off the Tap

Use a paper towel to turn off the tap to avoid recontamination.

Step 7: Use Hand Sanitizer (Optional)

Apply hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.

Final Reminder

Remember to wash your hands frequently, especially before eating and after using the restroom.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.