Washing My Hands

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About This Video

Washing My Hands is a supportive life skills video that helps children learn when and how to wash their hands. This video teaches learners to use soap and water, scrub all parts of their hands, rinse, dry, and understand why hand washing helps prevent germs from spreading.

Learning Objectives

After watching this video, learners will:

  1. Understand that handwashing helps remove germs and prevent illness
  2. Learn that germs are tiny and can be spread through touch
  3. Follow a step-by-step handwashing routine
  4. Practice scrubbing all parts of the hands, including between fingers and under nails
  5. Understand when to wash hands throughout the day
  6. Recognize handwashing as a way to care for self and others
  7. Feel empowered to take responsibility for staying clean and healthy

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  • Kindergarten
    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.1 – Participate in collaborative conversations
    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.2 – Ask and answer questions about information presented orally or visually
    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.K.6 – Use words and phrases acquired through conversations

    Grade 1
    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.1 – Participate in collaborative conversations
    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.2 – Ask and answer questions about spoken or visual text
    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.6 – Use acquired words and phrases in speaking and listening tasks

    Grade 2
    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.1 – Engage in conversations with peers and adults
    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.2 – Recount or describe key ideas from oral or multimedia presentations
    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.6 – Use acquired words to explain personal routines and health habits

    Grade 3
    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.1 – Participate in collaborative discussions
    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.2 – Determine main ideas and supporting details of spoken content
    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.6 – Use domain-specific vocabulary to describe hygiene and safety routines

    Grade 4
    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.4.1 – Engage effectively in group discussions
    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.4.2 – Paraphrase information from visual and spoken sources
    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.6 – Use academic vocabulary related to health and hygiene

    Grade 5
    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.5.1 – Participate in structured discussions on familiar topics
    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.5.2 – Summarize information presented through diverse media
    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.6 – Use content-specific vocabulary accurately in context

    Grade 6
    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.6.1 – Participate in collaborative discussions
    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.6.2 – Interpret ideas and procedures from spoken and visual materials
    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.6 – Use domain-specific vocabulary to discuss hygiene routines

    Grade 7
    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.1 – Engage in collaborative discussions with appropriate detail
    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.2 – Analyze purpose and key ideas in multimedia presentations
    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.7.6 – Acquire and use vocabulary for communicating health-related ideas

    Grade 8
    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.8.1 – Initiate and participate in collaborative discussions
    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.8.2 – Evaluate key points and purpose in spoken information
    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.8.6 – Use academic language when discussing personal and public health

  • The student will describe the purpose of handwashing and how it helps prevent illness in 3 out of 4 guided discussions by [date].
  • The student will verbally list or sequence the steps for washing hands in the correct order in 4 out of 5 structured opportunities by [date].
  • The student will demonstrate a complete handwashing routine, including scrubbing for 20 seconds, in 4 out of 5 trials with visual support by [date].
  • The student will identify at least three times during the day when handwashing is appropriate (e.g., after bathroom, before eating) in 4 out of 5 trials by [date].
  • The student will explain why handwashing is a kind and responsible behavior in 3 out of 4 reflection activities by [date].
  • The student will use appropriate hygiene vocabulary (e.g., rinse, germs, scrub) during a hygiene-focused lesson in 4 out of 5 opportunities by [date].

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