Learning Objectives
- I can name good habits that keep me healthy.
- I can say why cleanliness is important.
- I can follow good habits every day.
- I can understand the importance of being polite and kind.
Let Us Begin!
Good habits help us stay healthy, clean, and happy. They also help us be good friends and good students.
When we have good habits, people like us and we feel good about ourselves.
Let us learn about good habits and cleanliness!
Cleanliness Habits
Keeping our body clean is very important. Here are the cleanliness habits we should follow:
| Habit | When to Do It | Why It Is Important |
| Brush teeth | Morning and night | Keeps teeth clean and prevents tooth decay |
| Wash hands | Before eating, after toilet, after playing | Removes germs and keeps us healthy |
| Bathe | Every day | Keeps skin clean and removes sweat and dirt |
| Cut nails | Once a week | Prevents dirt from collecting under nails |
| Wash hair | Twice a week | Keeps hair clean and healthy |
| Wear clean clothes | Every day | Keeps us fresh and presentable |
Meena always washes her hands before eating. Her mother says, "Dirty hands carry germs. Washing hands keeps you healthy!"
Keeping Our Surroundings Clean
We should also keep our home, school, and neighbourhood clean:
Put rubbish in the dustbin. Do not throw litter on the road or in the park. Keep your room tidy. Put your books and toys in their place. Do not spit in public places. Water plants and keep the garden clean.
Good Manners
Good manners are also good habits. They help us be kind and polite:
Say "Please" when asking for something. Say "Thank you" when someone helps you. Say "Sorry" when you make a mistake. Say "Good morning" and "Good night". Do not interrupt when someone is talking. Share your things with others.
Arjun always says "Thank you" to his teacher and "Please" when he needs help. Everyone loves Arjun because he has such good manners!
Key Words
| Word | Meaning |
| Habit | Something we do regularly without thinking |
| Cleanliness | The state of being clean and free from dirt |
| Germs | Tiny living things that can make us sick |
| Manners | Polite ways of behaving with others |
| Hygiene | Practices that keep us clean and healthy |
⭐ Key Points to Remember
- Brush teeth twice a day — morning and night.
- Wash hands before eating and after using the toilet.
- Bathe every day and wear clean clothes.
- Put rubbish in the dustbin. Keep surroundings clean.
- Say please, thank you, and sorry. Be kind and polite.
A. Fill in the Blanks
1. We should brush our teeth a day.
2. We should wash our hands before .
3. We should put rubbish in the .
4. We say when someone helps us.
5. Tiny living things that make us sick are called .
B. Multiple Choice Questions
1. How often should we bathe?
(a) Once a week(b) Every day(c) Once a month(d) Twice a week
2. What do we say when we make a mistake?
(a) Thank you(b) Please(c) Sorry(d) Hello
3. Why should we wash our hands before eating?
(a) To make them wet(b) To remove germs(c) To make them cold(d) To make them dry
C. Short Answer Questions
1. Write three cleanliness habits you follow every day.
2. Why is it important to keep our surroundings clean?
3. Write two good manners you use every day.
D. True or False
1. We should brush teeth only once a day.
2. Junk food is good for our health.
3. We should wash hands before eating.
4. We should keep our desk clean at school.
5. We should throw rubbish on the road.
🎨 Fun Activity — My Good Habits Chart
Put a tick (✓) for each good habit you did today!
| Good Habit | Did I Do It Today? |
| Brushed teeth twice | |
| Washed hands before eating | |
| Bathed | |
| Drank enough water | |
| Played outside | |
| Said please and thank you | |
| Put rubbish in the dustbin | |