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The Importance of Washing Hands Before Meals

Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy.

little boy with brown hair and a red shirt, a little boy with brown hair and a red shirt

Timmy loved to eat delicious meals with his family.

A happy family sitting at a dinner table

But one day, Timmy got sick after eating lunch.

little boy with brown hair and a red shirt frowning and holding his stomach

His mom asked him if he washed his hands before eating.

Caring mom with blonde hair and a pink dress pointing at a sink

Timmy realized he had forgotten to wash his hands.

little boy with brown hair and a red shirt with a surprised look on his face

His mom explained that washing hands helps remove germs.

little boy with brown hair and a red shirt's mom showing him soap and water

From that day on, Timmy always remembered to wash his hands.

little boy with brown hair and a red shirt smiling and scrubbing his hands at the sink

Timmy never got sick after meals again.

little boy with brown hair and a red shirt happily eating a meal with his family

Reflection Questions

  • Why did Timmy get sick after eating lunch?
  • What did Timmy's mom ask him about washing?
  • What did Timmy learn about washing hands?

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