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This Colds and Flu: Grades K-2 lesson plan also includes:
- Handout: Cough, Cough, Cough and Sneeze
- Handout: Cold and Flu Fighters!
- Quiz
- Quiz: Answer Key
- Poster: Don't Share Germs (color)
- Poster: Don't Share Germs (black and white)
- Poster: Don't Share Germs (in Spanish, color)
- Poster: Don't Share Germs (in Spanish, black and white)
- Poster: Wash Your Hands (color)
- Poster: Wash Your Hands (black and white)
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Two lessons identify three steps to prevent catching a common cold or the flu. The first lesson plan turns a familiar song into a friendly reminder to wash hands, cover your coughs, sneezes, and keep hands off your face. Lesson two challenges pupils to create a poster showcasing the three tips.
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Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Make a classroom poster for lesson two, hang it by the sink or area with tissues and hand sanitizer
- Add in that the tips also prevent against Covid-19, make the additional tip of wearing a mask
- Sing specific verses of the song to those that require a reminder
Classroom Considerations
- Lessons take 30 to 45 minutes to complete
- The second lesson requires materials to create posters
Pros
- The poster allows for flexibility in how it is completed
- The song makes good hygiene entertaining
Cons
- None