Showering is a crucial aspect of our daily hygiene routine. Good hygiene helps us maintain our health and ensures that others feel comfortable around us. In this blog post, we will discuss an easy, no-prep activity that educators can use to teach PreK students about the importance of showering and maintaining good hygiene. We will also provide discussion questions and related skills that can be explored further.

No-Prep Activity: Hygiene Charades

This activity requires no preparation or materials, making it a perfect fit for busy educators. The objective is to help students understand the importance of showering and other hygiene practices through a fun and interactive game of charades.

1. Divide the students into two teams.
2. Ask one student from each team to come up and act out a hygiene activity (e.g., showering, brushing teeth, washing hands) without speaking.
3. The other students in their team must guess the hygiene activity being acted out.
4. Once a team correctly guesses the activity, the next student from the other team comes up to act out another hygiene activity.
5. The game continues until all students have had a turn to act out a hygiene activity.

This interactive game helps students become more aware of daily hygiene practices and their importance in maintaining good health and social interactions.

Discussion Questions

After completing the activity, engage the students in a discussion to deepen their understanding of the importance of showering and good hygiene. Here are some questions to help facilitate the conversation:

1. Why is it important to shower and keep our bodies clean?
2. How can good hygiene make other people feel more comfortable around us?
3. What are some different ways people can practice good hygiene (e.g., showering, bathing, washing hands)?
4. How can we make showering more comfortable for ourselves (e.g., using a soft sponge, choosing a mild soap, adjusting water temperature)?
5. Why is it important to discuss and learn about good hygiene practices at a young age?

Related Skills

In addition to teaching students about the importance of showering, there are other related skills that can be explored to encourage good hygiene practices:

• Hand Washing: Teach students the proper technique for washing their hands, including the use of soap, scrubbing for at least 20 seconds, and rinsing thoroughly.
• Oral Hygiene: Discuss the importance of brushing and flossing teeth daily to maintain good oral health and prevent bad breath.
• Personal Grooming: Introduce students to other aspects of personal grooming, such as combing hair, trimming nails, and wearing clean clothes.
• Healthy Habits: Encourage students to develop healthy habits, such as regular exercise, proper nutrition, and adequate sleep, which contribute to overall well-being and hygiene.

Next Steps

Now that you have learned about the importance of showering and good hygiene for PreK students, you may be interested in exploring more activities and resources to support their social-emotional development. Sign up for free sample materials from Everyday Speech to access a variety of resources designed to enhance students’ learning and growth in this area.