Handwashing quiz for first graders: Test your germ knowledge!

📚 Quick Study Guide

• 🦠 What are Germs? Tiny little things that can make you sick. They're everywhere!
• 🧼 Why Wash Hands? Washing hands gets rid of germs.
• ⏱️ When to Wash? Before eating, after using the toilet, after playing outside, and when your hands look dirty.
• 🖐️ How to Wash? Wet your hands, use soap, scrub for 20 seconds (sing "Happy Birthday" twice!), rinse, and dry.
• 🩹 Stay Healthy: Washing your hands is one of the best ways to stay healthy and avoid spreading germs!

🧪 Practice Quiz

1. What are germs?
   1. Things that make you strong.
   2. Tiny living things that can make you sick.
   3. Delicious snacks.
   4. Toys to play with.
2. When should you wash your hands?
   1. Only before bedtime.
   2. Only when it's raining.
   3. Before eating and after using the toilet.
   4. Never.
3. How long should you scrub your hands with soap?
   1. 5 seconds.
   2. 20 seconds (sing "Happy Birthday" twice!).
   3. 1 minute.
   4. Until the soap runs out.
4. What should you use to dry your hands after washing?
   1. Your shirt.
   2. A clean towel or air dry.
   3. The floor.
   4. Nothing.
5. Why is washing your hands important?
   1. It makes your hands smell good.
   2. It gets rid of germs and helps you stay healthy.
   3. It makes your hands shiny.
   4. It's fun.
6. Where do germs live?
   1. Only in the bathroom.
   2. Everywhere!
   3. Only outside.
   4. Only on food.
7. What is the first step to washing your hands?
   1. Dry your hands.
   2. Use soap.
   3. Wet your hands.
   4. Sing "Happy Birthday".