I Can Prevent Other Diseases

The lesson “I Can Prevent Other Diseases” is part 40 of a 44 part series on human development, family, health, and safety. This lesson teaches about the importance of hand washing and using good hygiene, and can be customized to include diseases in the area the lesson is being taught. This resource includes a lesson plan for the teacher on how to prepare beforehand, class-time content to facilitate learning, 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 fortieth physical development lesson in the Core Curriculum, 3-5 years, Year Two.