Lesson Plan In Personal Hygiene and Disease Prevention
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1. Espouse Catholic education that fosters inclusivity and innovation for the total formation of a
person;
2. Embrace global standards of leadership in governance, instruction, research and community
extension that transform the person and the society; and
3. Engineer a contextualized curriculum that is on a par with international standards and world
class services that enable globally immersed and empowered students.
VISION
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persons through globalized academic programs and services for nation building.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this lesson, students will be able to:
- Define personal hygiene and explain its importance.
- Identify common hygiene practices that prevent the spread of diseases.
- Describe the relationship between personal hygiene and overall health.
- List common diseases preventable through good hygiene.
- Demonstrate proper handwashing techniques.
Introduction of the topic:
"Let's start with a quick question: How many of you have ever washed your hands after using
the restroom? (Pause for responses). Handwashing is just one small part of personal hygiene,
a set of practices that significantly impact our health. Today, we'll delve deeper into the world
of personal hygiene and discover why it's such an important part of staying healthy and
preventing the spread of diseases."
Terminologies:
•Hygiene: The practice of keeping oneself clean to prevent disease.
• Pathogens: Microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites) that can cause disease.
•Bacteria: Single-celled microorganisms, some of which are harmful.
• Virus: A microscopic infectious agent that can only replicate inside a host cell.
•Fungi: Organisms including yeasts and molds, some of which can cause infections.
• Parasites: Organisms that live on or in a host and benefit at the host's expense.
• Infection: The invasion and multiplication of pathogens in the body, causing disease.
• Contagious: Able to be spread from one person to another.
• Sanitation: The provision of clean drinking water and proper disposal of human waste.
•Immunity: The body's ability to resist infection.
Demographic Profile
Six and seven-year-olds are in the early stages of concrete operational thought. This means
they understand the world primarily through their senses and experiences. Abstract concepts
like germs and invisible pathogens are challenging for this age group. teaching personal hygiene
to this age group requires a highly visual, hands-on, and engaging approach that focuses on
concrete examples and avoids abstract reasoning. The lesson should be fun and interactive to
maintain their interest and promote effective learning.
CHAPTER 1 -Types of Audiences:
The primary audience is 6-7-year-old children (Grade 1). Secondary audiences include parents,
teachers, and potentially community health workers who can reinforce learning at home or in
the wider community.
CHAPTER 2 - Place (Setting):
The lesson can be delivered in a classroom, community center, or even adapted for home use
with parental guidance. The choice of setting influences the available resources and level of
interaction.
CHAPTER 3- Age (Developmental Stages):
Six to seven-year-olds are in the early stages of concrete operational thought. Egocentric but
beginning to understand rules. They understand the world through tangible experiences,
making hands-on activities and visual aids essential. Their attention spans are relatively short,
requiring frequent breaks and changes in activity.
CHAPTER 4- Common Health Issues
1.Hand Hygiene & Germ Prevention Children are in close contact and often forget
to wash hands, increasing infection risk.
2.Dental Health (Tooth Decay) This age group is at risk for cavities due to
sugar consumption and inconsistent
brushing.
3.Head Lice (Pediculosis) Common in school settings due to shared
materials and close physical proximity.
4.Skin Infections (e.g., Ringworm) Poor hygiene can lead to fungal infections in
warm, moist areas.
5.Common Cold and Flu Easily spread in schools; kids often don’t
cover sneezes or wash hands regularly.
RRL – RELATED ARTICLES / STUDIES
1.Hand Hygiene
•WHO Guidelines on Hand Hygiene in Health Care (2009) – Emphasizes handwashing as the
most effective method of reducing the spread of communicable diseases.
•Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, 2023) – Highlights age-appropriate teaching
methods for improving compliance in school-age children
2.Dental Health
•American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD, 2022) – Recommends early oral health
education and supervised brushing up to age 8.
•Philippine Dental Association (PDA, 2021) – Shows that early education significantly reduces
dental caries in public elementary schools.
3.Head Lice
•National Association of School Nurses (NASN, 2020) – Discusses effective school-based
programs for lice prevention and parental communication.
•Journal of Pediatric Nursing (2018) – Reports high incidence of lice in crowded school
environments and the importance of early detection.
4.Skin Infections
•Dermatology Research and Practice (2019) – Recommends hygiene education as the first line
of prevention for fungal skin infections in children.
•National Institute for Health (UK, 2020) – Explains how lack of hygiene and overcrowding
contribute to ringworm in young children.
5.Common Cold and Flu
•CDC Influenza Guidelines for Schools (2023) – Advises on flu prevention in children through
hand hygiene and vaccination education.
•Health Promotion International (2017) – Links health education with reduced sick days in early
grade school populations
CHAPTER 5-Ethical, Legal, and Economic Considerations
•Respect for children's rights and dignity.
•Compliance with school health policies.
•Promoting healthy habits to reduce healthcare costs.
CHAPTER 6- Theories
•Piaget’s Cognitive Development Theory (Preoperational to Concrete Operational Stage)
•Erik Erikson’s Psychosocial Development Theory Stage: Industry vs. Inferiority (ages 6–12)
CHAPTER 7- Developmental Stages
•Piaget’s Children aged 6–7 are beginning to think logically about concrete events, so teaching
personal hygiene should involve hands-on demonstrations and visual aids to help them
understand cause and effect, like how germs cause illness."
• Erik Erickson At this stage, children develop a sense of competence through learning and
doing, so assigning hygiene tasks and offering praise fosters responsibility and builds self-
esteem.
CHAPTER 8- Compliance
6-7-year-olds requires a multifaceted approach within a personal hygiene and disease
prevention. This age group is at a crucial developmental stage where habits are formed, but
their understanding of abstract concepts like germs is still limited.
Strategies to Improve Compliances:
•Clear and Age-Appropriate Explanations: Use simple language, relatable examples, and
visuals to explain the importance of hygiene and how germs spread.
•Hands-on Activities and Demonstrations: Incorporate interactive activities, role-playing, and
demonstrations of proper hygiene techniques.
•Positive Reinforcement and Rewards: Use positive reinforcement, praise, and small rewards
to encourage good hygiene habits.
•Goal Setting and Self-Monitoring: Help students set achievable goals for improving their
hygiene practices and track their progress.
•Addressing Barriers and Misconceptions: Identify and address potential barriers to
compliance, such as lack of resources or misconceptions about hygiene.
•Collaboration with Parents and Community: Develop strategies for involving parents and
community health workers in reinforcing hygiene practices at home and in the community.
•Regular Assessment and Feedback: Regularly assess students' understanding and practice of
hygiene habits and provide constructive feedback.
CHAPTER 9- Motivation & Health Behavior
Use positive reinforcement, games, and storytelling to motivate children. Relate hygiene
practices to their daily lives and experiences.
CHAPTER 10- Socioeconomic/Cultural Attributes:
Be mindful of cultural differences in hygiene practices. Adapt the lesson to be inclusive and
respectful of diverse backgrounds.
CHAPTER 11- Teaching Plans
PART TIME ACTIVITY DISCRIMINATION
1. Motivation / 15mins Story Use a short story
Warm-up (e.g., "Sam Forgot to
Wash His Hands") to
introduce germs and
sickness
2.Presentation / 1hr-20mins Discussion with Show hygiene posters
Discussion visuals or flashcards (e.g.,
soap, toothbrush).
Talk about when and
how to use them.
3.Demonstration 30 mins Handwashing demo Show the correct
steps of handwashing
using real materials
(soap, water).
4.Guided Practice 15 mins Hygiene role-play Children practice
brushing teeth (with
models) and
handwashing in small
groups.
5.Reinforcement 20 mins Hygiene song or Teach a simple
Activity dance hygiene jingle (e.g.,
“Wash, Wash, Wash
Your Hands”).
6.Wrap-up / 30mins Q&A and reward End-of-lesson
Evaluation assessment (e.g.,
“Show me how to
wash hands,” or a
simple worksheet).
Ask review questions
and give stickers or
praise for correct
answers
CHAPTER 12-Teaching methods / setting
Methods : Description :
Demonstration Teacher shows the correct way to wash
hands, brush teeth, etc.
Engaging hygiene-themed stories to capture
Storytelling
attention and explain health risks.
Children act out daily hygiene routines in
Role-playing pairs or groups.
Simple hygiene songs to reinforce learning
through repetition.
Songs and Rhyme
Interactive activities like matching hygiene
Games and Matching tools to their use.
Set up a corner with soap, brushes, and other
materials for practice
Hygiene Station
CHAPTER 13- Instructional Materials
MATERIALS PURPOSE
Posters/Charts Visuals of hygiene routines(e.g.,
handwashing steps, brushing teeth).
Flashcards Pictures of hygiene tools and germs for
interactive Q&A.
Props & Models Toothbrush, toothpaste model, hand soap,
towel, nail clipper (child-safe).
Storybooks/Puppets Teaching hygiene concepts in a child-friendly
narrative.
Worksheets Coloring sheets or cut-and-paste hygiene
activity sheets.
Rewards Used for motivation and reinforcement of
proper behavior.
CHAPTER 14-Technology
TOOLS USE IN THE LESSON
Audio/Video Clips Show short hygiene videos (e.g.,
handwashing animation) to explain and
engage.
Projector or TV Display visual steps of hygiene routines and
play songs.
Tablet or Laptop Play hygiene-related games or interactive
digital stories (child-safe platforms
Audio Player Play hygiene jingles and songs to reinforce
learning through music.
References:
World Health Organization. (2009). WHO guidelines on hand hygiene in health care.
https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789241597906
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2023). Handwashing: Clean hands save lives.
https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/
McLaughlin, J., & Jordan, G. B. (2015). Logic models: A tool for telling your program’s
performance story. Evaluation and Program Planning, 38(1), 1–4.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2014.11.002
World Health Organization. (2015). Health education: Theoretical concepts, effective
strategies and core competencies. https://apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/204748
