Let's go through each picture and determine whether it is most important to wash your hands
BEFORE or
AFTER the activity shown. The goal is to promote good hygiene by understanding when handwashing is crucial.
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1. Toilet (Using the Bathroom)
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Image: A toilet.
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Answer:
✔ AFTER
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Explanation: You should wash your hands
after using the bathroom to remove germs that may have transferred from the toilet or surrounding area. This prevents spreading bacteria to other surfaces or people.
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2. Gardening (Person with Rake)
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Image: A person gardening with a rake.
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Answer:
✔ AFTER
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Explanation: While you don’t need to wash hands before gardening, dirt, insects, and potential pathogens can get on your hands during the activity. Washing
after helps remove these contaminants.
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3. Playing Tennis (Person holding racket)
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Image: A child playing tennis.
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Answer:
✔ AFTER
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Explanation: Although you might not be touching anything dirty, sweat and contact with equipment can transfer germs. It’s best to wash hands
after physical activities like sports to maintain cleanliness.
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4. Eating (Person holding a sandwich)
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Image: A person eating a sandwich.
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Answer:
✔ BEFORE
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Explanation: You must wash your hands
before eating to prevent transferring germs from your hands to your food, which could cause illness.
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5. Coughing into Elbow (Person coughing)
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Image: A person coughing into their elbow.
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Answer:
✔ AFTER
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Explanation: After coughing, your hands (or clothes) may carry germs. Even if you used your elbow, washing hands
after helps stop the spread of viruses and bacteria.
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6. Trash Can (Garbage)
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Image: A trash can with trash inside.
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Answer:
✔ AFTER
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Explanation: Handling trash exposes your hands to germs and waste. You should wash your hands
after dealing with garbage to avoid spreading contamination.
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Final Answers:
1. Toilet →
AFTER
2. Gardening →
AFTER
3. Playing Tennis →
AFTER
4. Eating →
BEFORE
5. Coughing →
AFTER
6. Trash Can →
AFTER
✔ Correct answers to circle:
- Toilet: AFTER
- Gardening: AFTER
- Tennis: AFTER
- Eating: BEFORE
- Coughing: AFTER
- Trash: AFTER
This worksheet teaches children the importance of timing in handwashing for health and hygiene!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of teaching personal hygiene worksheet.
