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The Importance of Cleanliness and Health

Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a little girl named Lily. Lily loved playing outside and exploring nature. One day, while she was playing in the park, she noticed that her friend Timmy was not feeling well. Timmy had a runny nose and a cough. Lily felt sad for her friend and wanted to help him feel better.

Lily is a little girl with curly brown hair and bright blue eyes playing in the park, noticing Timmy is a little boy with short blonde hair and sparkling green eyes feeling sick

Lily went home and asked her mom why Timmy was sick. Her mom explained that sometimes germs can make people sick. Germs are tiny, invisible creatures that can live on our hands, toys, and even in the air we breathe. Lily learned that washing hands with soap and water can help get rid of germs and keep us healthy.

Lily is a little girl with curly brown hair and bright blue eyes talking to her mom, learning about germs and cleanliness

The next day, Lily visited Timmy with a special gift. She brought him a bottle of soap and taught him how to wash his hands properly. They sang a fun handwashing song together and made sure to scrub their hands for at least 20 seconds. Timmy felt happy and thanked Lily for helping him.

Lily is a little girl with curly brown hair and bright blue eyes visiting Timmy is a little boy with short blonde hair and sparkling green eyes, giving him soap, and teaching him to wash hands

From that day on, Lily and Timmy became handwashing buddies. They always washed their hands before eating, after playing outside, and whenever they sneezed or coughed. They also learned to cover their mouths with their elbows to prevent spreading germs to others.

Lily is a little girl with curly brown hair and bright blue eyes and Timmy is a little boy with short blonde hair and sparkling green eyes washing hands together, practicing good hygiene

Lily and Timmy's friends noticed how healthy they were and wanted to learn their secret. Lily and Timmy happily taught their friends about the importance of cleanliness and health. Soon, everyone in the village started washing their hands regularly and staying healthy.

Lily is a little girl with curly brown hair and bright blue eyes, Timmy is a little boy with short blonde hair and sparkling green eyes, and their friends spreading the message of cleanliness

Reflection Questions

  • How did Lily feel when she saw Timmy was sick?
  • What did Lily bring to Timmy to help him feel better?
  • Why is it important to wash our hands?

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