Self-Care & Hygiene
Learn to look after yourself — with a little help from your animal friends!
1 Washing Hands ✓ ▼
We wash our hands to remove germs — tiny things we cannot see that can make us feel poorly. Always wash before eating, after using the toilet, and after touching animals or soil. Follow six steps every time: wet your hands, add soap, scrub your palms, scrub the backs of your hands, rinse all the soap away, then dry carefully.
Did you know — Gary the hedgehog washes his face with his paws after every meal? We can learn from him and wash our hands after every messy job too! 🐾
Put these six hand-washing steps in the correct order — tap one step to pick it up (it will glow yellow), then tap another to swap them around.
Slots 1–6 show the order. Rearrange until they are in the right sequence, then press Check.
2 Brushing Teeth ✓ ▼
Brush your teeth twice every day — once in the morning and once before bed. Use small, gentle circles on each section of your teeth for about two minutes altogether. After brushing, spit the toothpaste out but do not rinse with water — leaving the fluoride on your teeth keeps them strong and protected.
Rosie keeps her beak shiny by wiping it on branches after eating. We brush our teeth twice a day to keep them clean and strong — and Rosie always spits, never rinses! 🦜
When should you brush your teeth?
3 Washing Your Body ✓ ▼
A bath or shower washes away sweat and dirt that build up on our skin throughout the day. Pay extra attention to your armpits, feet, and hair — these areas need a thorough wash. Use warm water, which is gentle and kind to your skin, and a small amount of soap or shower gel.
Mimi the sugar glider grooms herself every single evening to keep her fur clean and healthy. A daily wash helps us feel refreshed, comfortable, and ready for whatever comes next!
Mimi the sugar glider grooms herself every evening — she keeps her fur soft and spotless. We do the same with a bath or shower so we feel fresh and healthy all day! 🐿️
Tap ALL of the body parts that need washing. (Select every single one!)
4 Getting Dressed ✓ ▼
Getting dressed in the right order helps everything feel comfortable and fit properly. Always put underwear on first — it sits next to your skin. Then add your top and bottoms, followed by socks, and finally your shoes. Shoes always go last, over your socks!
Choose clothes to match the weather — warm layers and a coat when it is cold outside, and lighter clothes when the sun is shining. Elvis the chameleon changes colour to suit his environment; we choose our clothes to suit ours.
Elvis the chameleon changes colour to suit his environment — he is always perfectly prepared! Just like Elvis, we choose our clothes to suit the weather and feel our very best. 🦎
Put these getting-dressed steps in the correct order. Tap one to pick it up (it will glow yellow), then tap another to swap them.
Rearrange until the order is right, then press Check.
5 Brushing Your Hair ✓ ▼
Brush your hair every day to keep it tangle-free and healthy. Always start from the ends — the tips at the bottom — and gently work your way upwards towards the roots. This way, knots come out easily without hurting. The longer you leave tangles, the harder they become to brush out, so a little care each day keeps your hair happy.
A little brush every day keeps the tangles away! Start at the ends and work upwards — your hair will feel smooth, healthy, and wonderful. 🌿
Tick everything that belongs in a good hair routine:
6 Toilet Hygiene ✓ ▼
Using the toilet is a normal and healthy part of everyone's day. When you have finished, wipe carefully until you are completely clean — girls should always wipe from front to back. Then flush, check you have finished, and wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
Washing hands after using the toilet is the single most important step. It keeps you and everyone around you healthy, and it only takes about twenty seconds.
Using the toilet is perfectly normal — every living creature does it! The one golden rule is always washing your hands with soap afterwards. That one simple step keeps everyone healthy and happy. 🦼
What should you ALWAYS do after using the toilet?
Brilliant Work!
You have completed all six Self-Care topics!
Gary and Rosie are so proud of you — you know exactly how to look after yourself!