Lesson on Bathing – Steps In Taking A Bath for Primary 2

Hello, young learners! Welcome back to Primary 2 Pre Vocational Studies, Home Economics. In our previous lesson, we learned about Bathing – When To Wash The Body, Materials Needed For Bathing. Today, we’re going to learn about bathing.

Objectives

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

• Identify the steps in taking a bath.

Bathing

Bathing is an essential part of personal hygiene. It helps us stay clean, healthy, and feel fresh. There are several steps involved in taking a bath, and it’s important to follow them properly.

Steps In Taking A Bath

Here are the steps involved in taking a bath:

1. Wash Hands: Before entering the bath, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water. This helps prevent germs from spreading to your body.
2. Undress Carefully: Remove your clothes carefully, placing them in a designated spot. Be mindful of not stepping on them or getting them wet.
3. Bathing Proper:
   • Wet your body with water.
   • Apply soap or body wash to a sponge or directly on your body.
   • Scrub your body gently to clean all areas, paying attention to important areas like armpits, feet, and behind the ears.
   • Rinse off the soap thoroughly with water.
4. Hair Care (if needed): If you are washing your hair, wet it thoroughly, apply shampoo and lather, and then rinse the shampoo out with water.
5. Rinse Off: Ensure all soap and shampoo are completely rinsed off your body.
6. Drying Off: Use a clean towel to dry your body thoroughly, paying attention to areas between fingers and toes.

Evaluation Questions

Now that you’ve learned about bathing, let’s see if you can answer these questions:

1. What are the steps involved in taking a bath?
2. Why is it important to wash your hands before bathing?
3. Why is it important to dry off thoroughly after a bath?
4. What are some things you should be careful about when undressing for a bath?
5. What are some important areas to pay attention to when scrubbing your body?

Conclusion

Remember, bathing is essential for good hygiene. By following these steps, you can ensure a clean and refreshing bath. 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!