Topic: Washing Hands Properly
1. Introduction
Washing your hands is one of the easiest and most important ways to stay healthy. Our hands touch many surfaces throughout the day and can pick up tiny germs that can make us sick. By washing them properly with soap and water, we can remove these harmful germs and prevent illnesses from spreading to ourselves and others. The process is simple but very effective. First, you wet your hands with clean, running water. Then, you apply soap and create a good lather. It is crucial to scrub all parts of your hands, including the palms, back of the hands, between the fingers, and under the nails, for at least 20 seconds. After scrubbing, rinse your hands well under clean, running water. Finally, dry your hands using a clean towel. This simple habit is a powerful tool in keeping our community healthy.
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2. Vocabulary Table
| Word (শব্দ) | Meaning (অর্থ) |
|---|---|
| Wash ধোয়া | To clean with water and soap. |
| Soap সাবান | A substance used for washing. |
| Germs জীবাণু | Tiny organisms that can cause disease. |
| Scrub ঘষা | To rub something hard to clean it. |
| Lather ফেনা | A bubbly foam made from soap and water. |
| Rinse ধুয়ে ফেলা | To wash away soap with clean water. |
| Towel তোয়ালে | A cloth for drying things. |
| Healthy স্বাস্থ্যকর | Being in a good physical condition. |
| Prevent প্রতিরোধ করা | To stop something from happening. |
| Properly সঠিকভাবে | In the correct way. |
3. Vocabulary Test
Match the Bengali word to its English meaning.
1. ধোয়া
2. সাবান
3. জীবাণু
4. ঘষা
5. ফেনা
4. Quiz: Make Questions
1. why / it / is / important / wash / to / hands / ?
Why is it important to wash hands?
2. how / you / should / long / scrub / your / hands / ?
How long should you scrub your hands?
3. what / you / need / do / to / hands / wash / ?
What do you need to wash hands?
4. you / should / when / hands / wash / your / ?
When should you wash your hands?
5. do / what / germs / cause / ?
What do germs cause?
5. Quiz: Choose the Answer
1. How long should you scrub your hands?
2. What do you use to create a lather?
3. What should you do after rinsing your hands?
4. Washing hands helps to…
5. When is it important to wash your hands?
6. Homework: Your Turn!
Writing Practice
Write a short paragraph (3-4 sentences) about why handwashing is important. Use the words ‘germs’, ‘healthy’, and ‘properly’.
Speaking Practice
Use your phone’s voice recorder. Explain the steps of handwashing out loud, as if you are teaching a friend.
Creative Corner
Draw a picture showing the main steps of handwashing. Label your drawing with words like ‘soap’, ‘water’, and ‘scrub’.
7. Conversation Practice
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