Blowing Nose Properly

Proper nose-blowing is a health and hygiene skill that reduces germ spread and builds self-care independence.

• Framework: Montessori
• Unit: Practical Life
• Learning area: Care of Self
• Level: Ages 3-4

Objectives

• Learn proper nose-blowing technique
• Build hygiene habits
• Develop independence in self-care

Materials

• Tissue box at child level
• Small wastebasket
• Mirror

Instructions

1. Take one tissue from the box. 2. Open it fully. 3. Hold over nose with both hands. 4. Close one nostril with a finger. 5. Blow gently through the other. 6. Switch nostrils. 7. Wipe nose clean. 8. Fold tissue and place in wastebasket. 9. Wash hands.

Educator tip

Many young children don't know how to blow—they suck in instead. Practice 'blowing out a candle' through the nose first.

Assessment

Child blows nose and disposes of tissue independently.

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