6. 1. Taking a Bath
• Is a process of taking away dirt from the
body using water and soap
7. 2. Caring for the Hair
a) Washing the hair
3 different types of hair
• Oily Hair – this type of hair needs
shampoo everyday and conditioner only
once a week
• Dry Hair – needs to be shampooed
and conditioned every two (2) days
• Normal Hair –washing can be done
every 2 days but conditioner should
be once a week.
8. b.) Drying the Hair
• Towel Drying – the best way to dry the
hair
• Hair Dryer – not advised in drying the
hair through this method may destroy the
hair strands
c.) Combing the Hair
The use of natural fiber or hair
brush may lessen hair damage.
*comb the hair not more than
5x a day.
9. 3. Care of the Teeth and Gums
5 ways of Caring for the Teeth and Gums
a) Tooth Brushing
- do this twice or three times a day.
- use a tooth brush with soft bristles.
- follow the correct way of tooth brushing.
- brush also the tongue from the back to front
part three times.
- brush the teeth within 2 to 3 minutes.
- gargle after tooth brushing.
-change toothbrush every 3 to 4
months.
10. b) Using Dental Floss
Dental Floss – is a nylon filament or a plastic
ribbon that removes food or plaque in
between the teeth that tooth brushing
cannot reach.
c) Eating the Right Kinds of Food
d) Consulting the dentist
- Have a check up every 6 months to
prevent tooth and gum decay
11. e) Gargling – helps prevent bacteria from
destroying the teeth and gums.
12. 4. Exercise
Importance of Exercise
1. Helps prevent Diseases
Regular Exercise- necessary for
physical fitness and good health
2. Improves Stamina
3. Strengthens and tones the body
4. Enhance Flexibility
5. Controls Weight
6. Improves Quality of life
13. 5. Eating the Right Kinds of Food
6. Caring for the hands and feet
• trimming the finger and toenails twice or thrice a
month is advised
STEPS IN TRIMMING THE NAILS
a. There are two kinds of clippers :
-one for the nails
-one for the toes
b. Use the nail file to round and smooth uneven,
split, or sharp edges.
c. Use a nail brush, cotton swab or folded toilet
tissue square to remove shavings from around
and underneath the nail
* Applying nail polish is not good for children
14. 7. Washing the Face and Body
8. Changing the clothes and the
undergarments regularly
9. Resting and Sleeping
- a child must have at least 8 hours of
sleep everyday and should rest after a
tiring activity.
