In this lesson, you will learn how to take care of yourself when you’re feeling sick. You will understand why taking medicine is important to help you feel better, and you’ll discover how resting, drinking water, and following the advice of the Super Health Hero can keep you healthy. By the end, you’ll feel brave about taking medicine and know some fun ways to stay strong and healthy every day!
One day, a child was not feeling well. Mimi, a kind friend, came to help. She said, “Let’s see what’s wrong.”
Mimi found out that the child was sick. She said, “You need to take some medicine to feel better.” The child didn’t like the taste of medicine and said, “Medicine tastes so bitter. I don’t want to take it.”
Mimi explained, “Medicine helps you get well soon. Let’s learn more about it!”
Mimi told the child, “Go to bed and get some rest. Take some medicine, drink some water, and you will get better.”
Then, the Super Health Hero appeared! He said, “I’m going to take medicine and chase the bad germs away!”
He taught the child some important things to do when feeling sick:
The child asked, “What should I do to stay healthy?”
The Super Health Hero had great advice:
After learning all this, the child said, “Now I’m not afraid to take medicine!”
The Super Health Hero cheered, “Congratulations! You’ve got a water bottle!”
The child was happy and said, “Yay! I did it!”
Taking care of yourself by following these tips will help you stay healthy and strong. Always listen to your body and ask for help when you need it!
Medicine Taste Test: Let’s explore different tastes! Ask an adult to help you set up a small taste test with safe, edible items like a slice of lemon, a piece of chocolate, and a bit of honey. Try each one and describe how it tastes. Discuss how some things might not taste great, like medicine, but they can still be good for us. Can you think of other things that are good for you even if they don’t taste sweet?
Germ Detective: Become a germ detective! Use a magnifying glass to look at your hands before and after washing them. Can you see any difference? Talk about how washing hands helps get rid of germs. Try washing your hands with soap and water, and then use a towel to dry them. How does it feel to have clean hands? Why do you think it’s important to wash your hands often?
Healthy Habits Chart: Create a weekly chart with an adult’s help. Draw pictures or use stickers to show healthy habits like eating fruits, exercising, and going to bed early. Each day, mark the habits you followed. At the end of the week, see how many healthy habits you practiced. How did doing these things make you feel? Can you think of other healthy habits to add to your chart?
