Cleanliness 2nd Edition

we'll see all the animals see what they do and clean themselves up and their children too all of the animals you see in the zoo even your own cat and dog take baths too they clean themselves up do you see what we mean and know how important it is to stay clean [Music] now see all the animals see how they play they sometimes get dirty but that's okay cause when they're done playing yes when they're all through they clean themselves up and they're good as new they clean themselves up do you see what we mean to know how important it is to stay clean animals feel better when they're clean and so will you if you're talking to me you've got it all wrong i'm happy just the way i am i don't need to get cleaned up are you sure yeah when was the last time you washed your hands they're clean i washed them uh this morning that's right take another look it's okay to get your hands dirty you just have to remember not to let them stay that way but it's hard to notice dirt on your hands because you use them for so many things playing working then why bother trying to keep your hands clean because you also use your hands when you eat and you don't want the dirt ending up on your food i thought it tasted weird grub do you know about germs so now what germs are another kind of dirt they are living organisms too small for the eye to see and they can live almost anywhere even on your dog that's why it's important to wash your hands after playing with your pet now there are many types of germs some that your own body produces and that's why it is important to remember to flush the toilet and wash your hands after using the bathroom so the most important times to wash your hands are after using the bathroom before you eat and when you notice that your hands are dirty right there is a better way when your hands are dirty you have to use more than a little water to get them clean water by itself can't wash away all the dirt rubbing your wet hands with a towel just moves some of the dirt onto the towel and rubs some of the dirt deeper into your skin to really get your hands clean you have to use more time more water and most important of all you have to use soap because soap breaks down the dirt sometimes you'll need a nail brush to scrub the dirt away and remember your hands aren't clean until you have rinsed away the dirt with running water you'll notice that when you wash your hands the right way the towel doesn't get dirty because there is no dirt left on your hands not bad now can i finish my candy bar not so fast first i'd like you to take a closer look at your hands use the magnifying glass look at your finger and notice your skin see your fingerprint now look at the skin on your hand and notice the lines on your palm do you see how the skin is different on your arms it stretches when you stretch or bend or turn or kick your skin is amazing it covers your whole body protecting it from the world around you like a blanket your skin is the protective covering of your body to see how skin works let's take a look through a stronger magnifying glass one of the important things your skin does is keep your body at the same temperature all the time on a hot day your skin keeps your body cool by opening its pores tiny holes that let out the heat inside your body these tiny holes also release sweat which cools down your skin and when it gets cold your pores close tightly making goosebumps to keep the heat inside your body now not only does your skin protect you from being too hot or too cold it also protects you from germs and that's why it's important to take care of cuts and scrapes right away when the skin gets broken it is very easy for germs to infect you remember to always let a grown-up know when you hurt yourself is this made of skin too yes it's made by your skin to protect itself from infection and picking at it doesn't help you know you could take better care of your skin what do you mean by that i mean that you could keep it healthier if you washed it more often i don't want to wear it out look grub your skin is like that stack of papers it is many many thin layers piled on top of each other to form one thick layer the top layer wears out and another layer is added to the bottom so your skin is always wearing out and washing away the old skin helps the new skin to work better dirt collects in the wrinkles on your knees and elbows sweat and oils from your hair stick to your neck and collect dirt the wax in your ears is made by your skin to trap dirt and you have to clean it out your feet need special attention because the skin wears out there so fast collecting around the toes and toenails as long as you use soap and water and are careful to rinse all the dirt away it makes no difference if you have a bath or a shower always dry yourself completely because dirt and germs collect in moist places now after doing such a good job of cleaning up would it be smart to put on the same clothes not if they're dirty and just because something looks clean it doesn't mean it is underwear and socks smell bad because they collect the sweat and other oils that your skin makes the bad smell means that they're dirty and you shouldn't wear them until they have been washed it's a good idea to keep your dirty clothes in a separate place like a laundry hamper until they get washed that way they don't get mixed up with the clean clothes i guess i could get this washed it's my favorite sweatshirt and i'd probably like it better if it was clean i do wish i could do something with my hair clean clothes clean skin now let's learn about clean hair everybody's hair is different but some things are the same for everyone [Music] everybody's hair grows in single strands through the skin on their head and everywhere a hair comes through the skin puts out oil and sweat this is part of the skin's cooling system and that's why everybody's hair should be washed i don't want to wash my hair because hair is different from your skin you should use a different kind of soap shampoo how often you shampoo and what kind you use depends on the kind of hair you have is it long or short oily or dry healthy hair is kept clean but don't overdo it ask your mom or your dad for help sometimes you can find bugs in your hair these bugs can be lice they aren't killed by regular shampoos so they can live on clean hair or dirty hair you shouldn't share combs brushes hats or scarves since this is one way lice can travel from head to head relax grub not every itch means you have headlights but if you're worried have your mother dad or the school nurse check you out they'll be able to take care of it for you grub you should use a tissue to blow your nose why i'm not sick you will be if you keep that up your sniffles have germs in them your nose and throat are coated with a liquid called mucus you mean yes and this mucus cleans the air that you breathe when you're sick with a cold or flu the body makes more mucus so that it can move the germs out of your body through your nose and mouth that's why you cough and sneeze and get a runny nose when you have a cold or flu you should stay in bed by yourself use lots of tissues to keep your nose clean and not let anyone share your food and drinks you don't want the people around you getting sick too i'll remember when i get sick i stay by myself i use lots of tissues and i don't share my food or drinks because i don't want anybody else getting sick but believe me i'm not sick i'm just hungry this tastes great having clean hands does make a difference is there anything else you want to tell me yes i want to tell you about your teeth teeth are made from the same thing as bones and just like your skin covers your bones teeth are covered with a protection too it is called enamel enamel makes your teeth strong enough to chew your food when foods especially those with lots of sugar get stuck between your teeth the enamel can be eaten away creating a cavity once the enamel is broken the bone in your tooth can get infected and give you a tooth egg use toothpaste when you brush your teeth brush down from your upper gums [Music] and up from your lower gums brush every tooth on both sides and on its top [Music] rinse your mouth with lots of water to get all the toothpaste out of your mouth [Music] before you go to bed at night and after you have brushed your teeth it's a good idea to use dental floss flossing between each tooth removes the food that your toothbrush can't reach if your dentist recommends it use a fluoride rinse to help make the enamel on your teeth stronger for a healthy smile you should brush your teeth after every meal floss once a day and ask your dentist about fluoride rinses you sure know how to take the fun out of eating a candy bar come on grub it's not that bad everything i like to do gets me dirty even wearing my favorite sweatshirt and now that i understand about my skin and my hair and my teeth i want to be clean but it means i won't have any fun grub you can still have fun and still take care of your body just make the things you've learned today into habits do you know what a habit is sure picking your nose spitting biting your nails those are bad habits do you know any good ones uh saying please and thank you right a habit is something we do automatically without thinking about it i get it i don't have to stop doing the things i like i have to start doing the things i learned today i've got to go home and start practicing my good habits then i've got some work to do see you later can you remember the good habits that grub has learned [Music] wash your hands with soap and water especially after using the bathroom and before eating take a bath or a shower regularly to keep your body clean always put on clean clothes after you've washed yourself wash your hair and scalp to keep them healthy be aware of headlights don't borrow or lend combs or brushes [Music] take care of your teeth brush them after meals use dental floss and learn about fluoride how do you like the changes pretty neat huh and look at this after seeing those pictures of skin i wanted to learn more about it so i went to the library and found this book it's great really interesting you know when i was a grub nobody wanted to be my friend well maybe things will be different now i know i like myself better good luck grub i mean scrub enjoy yourself grub i mean scrub is going to enjoy himself he knows that being clean all the time is impossible so don't be afraid of getting dirty just remember not to stay that way you'll be a lot happier and healthier when you clean up afterwards you