Presentation adapted with permissions from MiddlesexLondon Health Unit Class Guidelines Giggling is okay Be respectful Everyone is learning ask questions Discuss sexual health topics responsibly outside the classroom ID: 1009275
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1. Puberty and HygieneHealthy Growth and Development school-based toolkit Grade 4Presentation adapted with permissions from Middlesex-London Health Unit
2. Class GuidelinesGiggling is okayBe respectfulEveryone is learning, ask questions!Discuss sexual health topics responsibly outside the classroom
3. What is Puberty?Time of change from child to adultPhysical changesEmotional changes
4. When does puberty start and why?Puberty begins when youth arebetween 8-15 years oldThe brain sends a signal to the reproductive organs to produce hormonesThese hormones cause physical and emotional changes
5. Person with a penisPerson with a vulva
6. Hygiene and PubertyPhysical changes during puberty may change what we need to do to keep ourselves clean
7. Commonly used hygiene products
8. Let's talk about these items and how they relate to the changes experienced in puberty!Let'sTalk
9. Soap/Body WashYou may want to shower or bathe more often once puberty begins.During puberty:Skin becomes oilier, can cause acneBody sweats moreBody odourDon’t pop or squeeze pimples!Washing your face with mild soap 1-2 times a day can help with acne
10. Deodorant/AntiperspirantDeodorant helps control odourAntiperspirant reduces sweatCombination products availableSome people start to use deodorant/antiperspirant when puberty begins, it is applied to underarms in the morning or after showering.
11. LaundryYou may need to wash your clothesmore often when puberty begins.Sweat and oil stick to clothesBacteria cause clothes tosmell when not washed regularlyUnderwear, socks and shirts cover the sweatiest parts.Make sure they’re fresh every day!
12. Toothbrush and Dental FlossBrush your teeth for 2 minutes 2 timesa day.Prevent cavitiesGet rid of bacteria that causes bad breathUse a pea-sized amount of toothpasteDon’t forget to floss every day too!
13. Menstrual ProductsWhat is menstruation (a period)?A person who has a vulva and a uterus will begin to get a periodBlood and tissue leave the body through the vaginaHappens about every monthLasts approximately 2-7 days
14. Menstrual ProductsUsed to catch blood and discharge keeping underwear cleanPantyliners/Menstrual padsTamponsMenstrual cupsMenstrual underwearAll menstrual products need to be changed every couple hours to prevent infections
15. Handwashing
16. HandwashingThe most important thing we can do to prevent the spread of germs When should we wash our hands?After using the washroomBefore eating or preparing foodAfter sneezing or coughingIf your hands look dirty, wash them!
17. HandwashingHow do we wash properly?Turn on tapLather with soap for 20 secondsRinse with running waterDry with clean/paper towel or hand dryerDid you know it takes about 20 seconds to sing the ABC song?
18. Where can you get more information?Parents or other family membersOther trusted adults (teachers)Health professionals