Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE) · Junior Infants · Myself: Health and Well-being · 2.º Período
Keeping Clean and Safe
Children discuss basic hygiene practices like washing hands and brushing teeth. They also identify ways to stay safe at home, in school, and when crossing the road.
NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsStrand: Myself - Strand Unit: Taking care of my body (Hygiene)Strand: Myself - Strand Unit: Safety and protection
About This Topic
Children discuss basic hygiene practices like washing hands and brushing teeth. They also identify ways to stay safe at home, in school, and when crossing the road.
Key Questions
- Why do we need to wash our hands?
- How do we keep our teeth clean?
- Who can help us if we feel unsafe or get hurt?
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