Hygiene, dental care, and self-care routines
Aligned to NHES 7 — SHAPE America National Standards.
What this lesson teaches
As you get older, you take more charge of keeping yourself clean and healthy, like brushing and flossing your teeth, showering, and following a daily routine. These habits prevent problems like cavities and keep you feeling fresh, which matters even more as puberty approaches. Owning your routine is a sign of growing responsibility.
Worked example
A solid daily routine might be: brush teeth for two minutes morning and night, floss once a day, and shower regularly. A timer can make the two minutes of brushing easy to track.
Practice questions
- How long should you brush your teeth?
- Name two parts of a daily self-care routine.
- Why is flossing important?
Watch the lesson
Every lesson comes with a video taught in English and Spanish — the same video the QR code in the printed workbook opens.
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Higiene, cuidado dental y rutinas de autocuidado
Conforme creces, tú te encargas más de mantenerte limpio y sano, como cepillarte y usar hilo dental, bañarte y seguir una rutina diaria. Estos hábitos previenen problemas como las caries y te hacen sentir fresco, lo cual importa aún más cuando se acerca la pubertad. Hacerse responsable de tu rutina es una señal de que estás madurando.
Ejemplo: Una buena rutina diaria podría ser: cepillarte los dientes durante dos minutos por la mañana y por la noche, usar hilo dental una vez al día y bañarte con regularidad. Un temporizador puede ayudarte a medir fácilmente los dos minutos de cepillado.
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