Hello, my name is Isabella! Follow me on this journey as I learn how to prevent getting germs by washing my hands with only 4 easy steps. Before that, let's talk about what germs are and how I got sick at school....

A germ is a tiny organism or living thing that causes and spreads diseases. Germs are not visible and this is why it's super important to wash your hands often to prevent from getting sick. Now, let's see how germs spread to Isabella...

Isabella and her friend, Mike, were talking in class and suddenly he sneezed without covering his mouth and nose. Notice how his germs are going towards Isabella.

Ahhh chooo!!!  I'm feeling a bit under the weather today, says Mike, I can't stop sneezing!

Oh no! I hope you feel better, says Isabella

 It's important to cover your nose and mouth when sneezing to stop the spread of germs. You can get those around you sick if you don't cover your mouth and nose. Use tissues and make sure to throw them out in the garbage after using them. Let's continue the story...

A couple days later, Isabella gets home from school and tells her mom that she doesn't feel well.

"Mom, I don't feel so well, I can't stop sneezing" says Isabella

"I'm sorry to hear that, she says. Is any of your friends at school sick?"

"My friend, Mike, and I were talking in class and he kept sneezing around me without covering his mouth and nose with a tissue, says Isabella"

"Oh no! Did you wash your hands after with soap to get rid of his germs?"

......no, I completely forgot! Ugh, no wonder why I don't feel good, says Isabella

That was your first mistake, she says. Washing your hands is important, let me teach you how to properly wash your hands to get rid of those yucky germs!

It's important to wash your hands properly because it will prevent you from getting sick and infecting others. You should wash your hands if someone else is sick around you, after you eat, go to the bathroom, and whenever you feel it's necessary. Now, let's talk about the 4 steps to clean hands....