Lesson 5: Hand washing and personal hygiene
Beginning to understand how germs are spread, how we can stop them spreading and how to wash hands effectively.
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Statutory guidance
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1. Recap and recall
Arrange the children into pairs and ask them to think of five things they remember about relaxation from the last lesson and give a high five.
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Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
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Vocabulary
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