Germs can enter the body through tears, saliva, skin, and the mouth or stomach where they may interfere with the body's defenses. The document lists ways germs enter the body and provides steps to prevent transmission including proper hand washing with soap and warm water for 20 seconds, especially after using the bathroom, before eating, and after playing outside. It also suggests making a list of times to wash hands and reading a book about germs.

1. 4.4.10 Explain that if germs are able to get inside the body, they may keep it from working properly. Understand that for defense against germs, the human body has tears, saliva, skin, some blood cells, and stomach secretions. Also note that a healthy body can fight most germs that invade it. Recognize, however, that there are some germs that interfere with the body's defenses.

2. How do germs get inside our bodies? List the ways that germs can enter our bodies

3. How can we prevent germs from entering our bodies and others bodies? List all of the steps we can take to help reduce the intake and spread of germs

4. Do you know how to properly wash your hands? Get hands wet with warm water Use soap and scrub hands for 20 seconds Make sure you get underneath your fingernails and all around Rinse with warm water Grab a paper towel and shut the water off with that paper towl

5. When should we wash our hands? Make a list to hang up somewhere around your house listing all the times that we should wash our hands throughout the day.

6. Story Time! Read germs are not for sharing. Check your lists with the book.