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Wash hands, brush teeth, eat well, sleep, and exercise.
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Caring for My Body
NCERT anchor: NCERT Looking Around Class 1 — Theme: My Body (healthy habits)
What you'll learn
- Wash hands before eating; brush teeth twice daily.
- Eat healthy food — fruits, dal, roti; sleep 8–10 hours.
- Exercise and play — cricket, yoga, running keep body strong.
Key concepts
1. Cleanliness
Level 1 (Verbal): Soap on hands removes germs before lunch.
Level 2 (Symbolic): Clean body → fewer stomach aches and tooth pain.
Visual: Steps: wet, soap, scrub, rinse, dry.
2. Food and sleep
Verbal: Balanced thali — not only sweets; sleep early for growth.
Visual: Plate with rice, dal, sabzi, fruit.
3. Exercise
Verbal: PT period, cycling, playing kho-kho — heart gets strong.
Worked example
School day healthy routine
Step 1 — Wake → brush teeth → **clean mouth**.
Step 2 — Bath/wash → clean uniform → **clean body**.
Step 3 — Eat breakfast with fruit → **healthy food**.
Step 4 — Play in evening → **exercise**; sleep by 9 pm → **rest**.
Answer: four habits in one day.
Common mistakes
| Mistake | Why | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Skip hand wash when late | Germs enter with food | Wash takes one minute — always worth it |
| Only sweets for energy | Body needs variety | Fruit and dal give lasting energy |
| Sleep optional on holidays | Body repairs during sleep | Keep regular sleep time |
Quick check
- When must you wash hands at school?
- How many times brush teeth daily?
- Name one exercise you enjoy.
- Stretch: What happens if you eat only toffees for one week?
Revision tip: Poster on wall: wash, brush, eat well, sleep, play — tick each daily.
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Key Takeaways (TL;DR)
- What you'll learn
- Key concepts
- Worked example
- Common mistakes
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