1. CLEANLINESS
…….is next to Godliness
-By Paromita Biswas
Student, PSTTI

2. Aims and Objectives
To make the children free from diseases and hence good
performance in studies.
To imbibe in children good manners which they can carry
throughout their life.
To keep the child physically and mentally healthy.
To improve the immune system of the children.
To build a healthy nation by improving individual health.

3. Introduction
Meaning of Cleanliness
Personal cleanliness and Cleanliness of the surroundings
Steps in teaching a Kinder garten children about
cleanliness
Advantages of teaching cleanliness to the children at an
early age
Activities on Cleanliness for kids

4. What is Cleanliness
Cleanliness is both the abstract state of being clean
and free from dirt, and the process of achieving and
maintaining that state.
Cleanliness may be endowed with a moral quality, as
indicated by the aphorism "cleanliness is next to
godliness," and may be regarded as contributing to
other ideals such as health and beauty.

5. STEPS IN TEACHING PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
TO A KINDERGARTEN CHILD
 Personal Cleanliness
 Environmental Cleanliness

7. 1
Washing
Hands

8.  Leaving the toilet or
 Touching Food
 Cooking
 Eating
 Tending a cut or sore
 Visiting and taking care of
any sick person
bathroom
 Touching garbage and
anything dirty (including
children's play-sand).
 Touching a dirty nose
 Touching an open cut or sore
 Touching an animal, bird or
insect
 Touching raw meat or fish

9. 2
Cleaning the
body

10.  Bath everyday with soap so that there is no dirt left on
the skin.
 Use talcum powder or deodorant after bath.
 Wear clean clothes and undergarments.
 Eat nutritious food.

11.  Cut your nails regularly before they grow up.
 Anytime dirt gathers under the fingernails, they
should be brushed with soap and water.

12.  Wash the hair regularly with a mild shampoo and lukewarm
water.
 Comb and brush them properly.
 Always keep the comb and brush separate.
 Massage the hair regularly with oil.
 Cover the hair when going outdoors to protect from pollution.
 Eat nutritious food.

13. 3
A clean
mouth

14.  Food and candies that have fallen on the floor are dirty
and should not be put in the mouth unless they can be
washed properly.
 Anything that has touched one person's mouth should not
be put in someone else's mouth. Food, candies, drinking
bottles etc. should not be passed from mouth to mouth.
 Children have a tendency to touch their shoes, socks, feet,
head, dirty nose and worse. They must learn not to put
their hands in their mouth or touch food without first
washing their hands.

15. 4
Cleaning of
teeth

16.  Brush the teeth twice daily
 Use a soft toothbrush
 Use a good quality toothpaste
 Avoid sweets, biscuits and aerated drinks and if eaten
brush the teeth properly afterwards

17. 5
Care of
teeth

18.  Cleaning them properly twice daily
 Regular dentist visit
 Taking appropriate amount of water, fluoride and
calcium
 Avoid chocolates, pastries, sweets and chewing gums

20.  It helps to prevent diseases and infections in the child
 It improves the immune system of the child
 It helps them do well in their studies as they will be
free from diseases
 It develops an attractive personality in the child
 It helps him develop good manners which stays
within him throughout his life

22.  Play/Skit about Cleanliness
 Make a Booklet with Pictures
 Make flashcards about cleanliness
 Collage About Cleanliness
 Tell them stories or rhymes about cleanliness