Today, you will learn why it’s important not to eat in bed! You will understand how crumbs can attract bugs and make you itchy. You will also discover how keeping your bed clean helps you stay healthy and happy. By the end of this lesson, you’ll know to always eat at the table and keep your room tidy to avoid any pesky bugs!
One day, Kiki was eating cookies in bed. Yum! But oh no, crumbs were everywhere! Kiki thought, “I’ll clean it up later.” But guess what? Those crumbs attracted bugs!
Later, Kiki started to feel itchy. “Why am I so itchy?” Kiki wondered. When Kiki looked, there were bugs in the bed! The bugs came because of the cookie crumbs.
Kiki’s friend suggested asking Doo Doo for help. Doo Doo is very smart and knows a lot about bugs. Doo Doo helped Kiki feel better by getting rid of the bugs.
Doo Doo explained, “Eating in bed is not a good idea. It can make your bed messy and bring bugs. Bugs can make you itchy and even sick!”
Kiki understood and said, “I will clean up right away and not eat in bed anymore. Boys and girls, remember not to eat in bed to keep it clean and bug-free!”
Did you know that bugs like crumbs because they are tiny pieces of food? Keeping your room clean helps keep bugs away!
So, let’s keep our beds clean and eat at the table. It’s more fun and keeps us healthy!
Crumb Hunt Adventure: At home, ask an adult to help you find a small amount of cookie crumbs or cereal pieces. Sprinkle them on a clean surface, like a table. Pretend you are a bug and try to collect all the crumbs as quickly as possible. Afterward, discuss with an adult why bugs might be attracted to crumbs and what happens if we leave crumbs in places like our beds.
Bedtime Story Drawing: Draw a picture of Kiki’s story. Show what happened when Kiki ate cookies in bed and what she learned. Include Kiki, the crumbs, the bugs, and Doo Doo helping Kiki. Share your drawing with a friend or family member and explain why it’s important to keep our beds clean.
Spot the Clean Zone: With the help of an adult, explore different areas in your home to find the best places to eat. Look for places that are easy to clean, like the kitchen or dining table. Discuss why these areas are better for eating than the bed. Think about how you can help keep these areas clean after eating.
