Personal Hygiene Flashcards

Kindergarten · Health · Flashcards

Practice important words and habits for keeping your body clean and healthy.

Flashcards

Hygiene: Taking care of your body by keeping it clean every day
Germs: Tiny invisible things that can make you sick — washing your hands helps remove them
Handwashing: Using soap and water for 20 seconds to clean your hands and remove germs
Toothbrush: A small brush used with toothpaste to clean your teeth two times every day
Cavity: A hole in a tooth that happens when germs and sugar are not brushed away
Soap: A cleaning product that works with water to wash away dirt and germs
Shampoo: A special soap for your hair that cleans it and keeps it healthy
Deodorant: Something used to keep your body from smelling bad — used by older kids and adults
Tissue: A soft paper used to blow your nose or catch a sneeze
Clean clothes: Wearing fresh clothes every day helps your body stay clean and comfortable
Nail care: Keeping your fingernails clean and trimmed so germs cannot hide under them
Bath time: Washing your whole body with soap and water to remove dirt, sweat, and germs