Lesson on Care of The Hand and Feet for Primary 1

Hello, young learners! Welcome back to Primary 1 Pre-Vocational Studies. In our previous lesson, we learned about Materials Used for cleaning the Mouth, Teeth and Tongue. Today, we’re going to learn about the Care of The Hand and Feet.

Objectives

By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

• State 2 ways of taking care of the hand and feet.
• State 2 importance of caring for our hand and feet.

Care of The Hand and Feet

Taking care of our hands and feet is essential for our health. It helps us stay clean and prevents infections.

What is Hand and Foot Hygiene?

Hand and foot hygiene refers to the practices we follow to keep our hands and feet clean. This includes washing them regularly with soap and water.

Ways of caring for the Hand and Feet

There are several ways to care for our hands and feet, some of them include:

1. Regular handwashing: Washing our hands frequently with soap and water is the most important way to keep them clean. We should wash our hands before eating, after using the restroom, and after playing outside.
2. Cutting our finger nails and toe nails regularly: Keeping our nails trimmed helps prevent dirt and bacteria from accumulating under them. We should trim our nails at least once a week.
3. Always moisturize the hand and feet: Keeping our hands and feet moisturized helps prevent dryness and cracking. We can use lotion or cream to moisturize our hands and feet after washing them.
4. Wear proper foot wears: Wearing comfortable and well-fitting shoes helps protect our feet from injuries and infections. We should avoid wearing shoes that are too tight or too loose.

Importance of Clean Hands and Feet

There are many reasons why it’s important to keep our hands and feet clean. Some of the major reasons include:

• Preventing infections: Dirty hands and feet can carry germs that can cause infections. Washing our hands and feet regularly helps reduce the risk of getting sick.
• Staying healthy: Clean hands and feet help us stay healthy by preventing the spread of germs. We should always wash our hands and feet before eating, after using the restroom, and after playing outside.

Evaluation Questions

Now that you’ve learned about the care of the hand and feet, let’s see if you can answer these questions:

1. Why is it important to keep our hands and feet clean?
2. What are two ways to take care of our hands and feet?
3. How can we prevent infections by keeping our hands and feet clean?
3. What are some of the benefits of keeping our hands and feet clean?
5. What are some things we should avoid doing to keep our hands and feet clean and healthy?

Conclusion

Remember, keeping our hands and feet clean is important for our health. By following the tips we learned today, we can help prevent infections and stay healthy. Don’t forget to check the comments section if you have any questions, and use the navigation to move to the next lesson. See you in the next lesson!