Staying Safe and Healthy

This lesson emphasizes essential habits for staying safe and healthy, such as washing hands, covering sneezes, wearing helmets, and practicing street safety. It encourages kids to communicate when feeling unwell and teaches simple yet impactful hygiene routines.


Mom: Hi, sweetheart! Did you wash your hands before eating?
Child: Oh, I forgot! I’ll do it now.

Mom: Good idea! Washing hands helps keep germs away. Do you know why germs are bad?
Child: Umm… they make us sick, right?

Mom: That’s right! Germs can cause colds, tummy aches, and other illnesses. So, we always wash our hands before eating and after playing outside.
Child: What about after sneezing?

Mom: Yes, especially after sneezing or coughing! And remember to cover your mouth with your elbow when you sneeze. Can you show me how?
Child: Like this? [pretends to sneeze into elbow]

Mom: Perfect! You’re a pro. Now, let’s talk about staying safe. What do we do when crossing the street?
Child: Look both ways and hold your hand!

Mom: Exactly! And what about when riding your bike?
Child: Wear my helmet!

Mom: Yes, a helmet protects your head. Safety first! And one last thing—what should you do if you feel sick at school?
Child: Tell my teacher or call you!

Mom: That’s right. I’m always here to help. Staying healthy and safe is so important. Now, let’s eat lunch together!

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VOCABULARY LIST

Germs [dʒɜːrmz] (noun) – Tiny organisms that can cause illness.

Example: “Washing your hands keeps germs away.”

Illnesses [ˈɪlnəsɪz] (noun) – Conditions that make someone sick or unwell.

Example: “We should rest to recover from illnesses.”

Sick [sɪk] (adjective) – Feeling unwell or ill.

Example: “If you feel sick, let your teacher know.”

Tummy aches [ˈtʌmi eɪks] (noun) – Pain in the stomach area.

Example: “Eating too much candy can cause tummy aches.”

Colds [koʊldz] (noun) – Common illnesses with symptoms like a runny nose and sore throat.

Example: “Washing hands can help prevent colds.”

Helmet [ˈhɛlmɪt] (noun) – A protective head covering.

Example: “Always wear a helmet when riding a bike.”

Safety [ˈseɪfti] (noun) – The condition of being protected from danger.

Example: “Following rules keeps us safe and ensures safety.”

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Fill in the Blanks
Story with Missing Words

Mom: "Hi, sweetheart! Did you wash your before eating?"
Child: "Oh, I forgot! I’ll do it now."
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Child: "Umm… they make us , right?"
Mom: "That’s right! Germs can cause colds, tummy aches, and other ."
Child: "What about after sneezing?"
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Child: "Like this?" [pretends to sneeze into ]"
Mom: "Perfect! You’re a pro. Now, let’s talk about staying . What do we do when crossing the street?"
Child: "Look both ways and hold your !"
Mom: "Exactly! And what about when riding your ?"
Child: "Wear my !"