I Can Take Care of My Hands

The lesson “I Can Take Care of My Hands” is part three of a 42 part series on parts of the human body, health, and safety. This lesson teaches about the sense of touch, as well as the importance of hand washing in keeping germs from spreading. Emphasis is placed on hand washing before meals and after bathroom activities. This resource includes a lesson plan for the teacher on how to prepare beforehand, class- time content to facilitate learning about the sense of touch, hands-on activities facilitating further learning, and a teacher assessment at the end. This lesson is designed for a group of young children between the ages of 3 and 5, and is the third physical development lesson in the Core Curriculum, 3-5 years, Year One.