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Staying Healthy - Washing And Bathing
To keep our bodies clean we should take a regular bath or shower.

Staying Healthy - Washing And Bathing

Learn why washing, bathing, and clean clothes help keep germs away so your body stays fresh, healthy, and ready for school, play, and sleep.

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Fascinating Fact:

Washing keeps germs away, so bath time and showers help stop you getting smelly and poorly.

In KS1 Science, children learn that good hygiene, like washing hands, bathing, and wearing clean clothes, helps remove germs. This keeps our bodies healthy and stops illnesses spreading to others.

Key Terms

  • Germs: Tiny living things, like bacteria and viruses, that can cause illness.
  • Hygiene: Keeping our bodies clean to stay healthy and avoid spreading germs.
  • Soap: A cleaning product that helps wash away dirt, sweat, and germs.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

Why do children need to wash regularly?

Children need to wash regularly to remove sweat, dirt, and germs from their skin. This helps prevent smells, rashes, and some infections, and keeps them feeling comfortable.

How often should a KS1 child have a bath or shower?

Many KS1 children bathe or shower several times a week, and more often if they get muddy, sweaty, or dirty. Regular washing helps keep skin clean and healthy.

How should children wash their hands to get rid of germs?

Children should wet hands, use soap, rub palms, backs, between fingers, and nails for about 20 seconds, then rinse and dry well with a clean towel.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .
Brushing your teeth is a good thing. If you do not brush your teeth, you are more likely to get toothache. Who do you go to see if you have toothache?
A dentist
A doctor
A vet
A teacher
Have you ever been to see the dentist?
2 .
How do we keep clothes clean?
Buy some more
Wash them
Throw them in the bin
Iron them
Ironing keeps clothes neat, but washing cleans them
3 .
Li gets up to go to school. As soon as he gets up he:
Washes the dishes
Washes himself
Washes the car
Washes the dog
Do you get washed every morning?
4 .
How often should you clean your teeth?
Once a day
At least twice a day
Once a week
When you feel like it
You should always clean your teeth before you go to bed and when you get up
5 .
It’s not just your face that needs a wash. To wash yourself all over, you have a:
Bath or a shower
Toy duck
Shampoo
Bath mat
How often do you have a bath or a shower?
6 .
We need to be clean. What else do we need to help us to stay healthy?
Expensive clothes
Awesome clothes
Cool clothes
Clean clothes
What will Dad do with this smelly sock?
7 .
Adam is washing his hair. He uses water and _______.
Soap
Bubble bath
Shampoo
Toothpaste
How often do you wash your hair?
8 .
Billy is going to clean his teeth. He has a toothbrush. What else does he need to clean his teeth?
Soap
Shampoo
Hot water
Toothpaste
Use cold water and toothpaste to clean your teeth
9 .
William has been told to brush his hair. William is not using a hairbrush. William is using a ____.
Toothbrush
Ruler
Comb
Mop
Do you use a brush or a comb?
10 .
We need to keep clean. We need clean clothes. We also need clean houses. Mike is helping to clean the house. Mike says: ‘I’m getting rid of nasty bugs, dust and dirt.’ Mike is hoovering the carpet. Another name for a hoover is a:
Brush
Mop
Vacuum cleaner
Household cleaner
Even the cleanest carpet collects some dust and dirt. Have you ever helped to hoover the carpet?
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize – Washing Yourself and Your Things

Author:  David Bland (Former Physics Teacher, KS1 Science & Geography Quiz Writer)
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