Using a Tissue for Sneezing

Proper sneeze hygiene prevents disease spread and teaches children socially appropriate behavior.

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

Objectives

• Learn sneeze hygiene
• Develop quick response
• Build health habits

Materials

• Tissues in accessible location
• Covered wastebasket

Instructions

1. Feel sneeze coming. 2. Grab tissue quickly OR use elbow. 3. Cover nose and mouth. 4. Sneeze into tissue. 5. Dispose of tissue. 6. Wash hands. 7. If no tissue, sneeze into elbow.

Educator tip

Practice the elbow sneeze as backup. Role-play feeling a sneeze coming to build quick response.

Assessment

Child covers sneezes and disposes of tissues properly.

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