6. Let’s Wash Your Face
This topic covers the face-washing routine and is divided into three common situations:
- Parent-initiated
- 【Beginner Level】
- 【Advanced Level】
- Baby tries washing
- 【Beginner Level】
- 【Advanced Level】
- Cleaning up after using a wash basin
- 【Beginner Level】
- 【Advanced Level】
🟢 Parent-initiated
【Beginner Level】
Dialogue
Parent: Let’s wash your face.
Parent: We’re at the sink now.
Parent: Here’s the towel.
Parent: First, your forehead.
Parent: Now your eyes… and your nose.
Parent: Then your cheeks… and your chin.
Parent: Let’s wipe behind your ears.
Parent: Last, your neck.
Parent: All clean!
Vocabulary
- sink
- towel
- forehead
- cheeks
- chin
- neck
Tip for Parents
Use a clear top-to-bottom routine so your child can follow and remember. Touch and name each area while washing. Repeat the same order daily to build a strong routine memory.
Extra Hygiene Words
wet
dry
【Advanced Level】
Dialogue
Parent: Time to wash your face.
Parent: Let’s wash it here at the sink.
Parent: Can you hold your towel?
Parent: First, wet your towel just a little.
Parent: Start with your forehead.
Parent: Now gently wipe your eyes and your nose.
Parent: Then do your cheeks and your chin.
Parent: Don’t forget behind your ears.
Parent: And last—wipe your neck.
Parent: Great job!
Vocabulary
- wet your towel
- wipe
- by yourself
Tip for Parents
Encourage your child to follow the same order every day. Say each part clearly as they wipe, and let them take over gradually. Repetition helps them internalize both language and sequence.
Extra Hygiene Words
splash
clean
wet
dry
🟡 Baby tries washing
【Beginner Level】
Dialogue
Parent: Let’s wash your face now.
Parent: We’re at the sink. Hold your towel gently.
Parent: First, wipe your forehead.
Parent: Then your eyes and nose.
Parent: Now do your cheeks and your chin.
Parent: Behind your ears too.
Parent: Last, wipe your neck.
Parent: All done! So clean!
Vocabulary
- sink
- forehead
- cheeks
- chin
- ears
- neck
Tip for Parents
Guide your child through the order gently with body language and words. Use the same phrases each day to help them build the routine. Focus on praise and habit, not perfect technique.
Extra Hygiene Words
wet
dry
【Advanced Level】
Dialogue
Parent: Let’s wash your face now.
Parent: We’re already at the sink.
Parent: Can you wet your towel by yourself?
Parent: Just a little water—don’t make it too wet.
Parent: Start with your forehead.
Parent: Now wipe your eyes, your nose, your cheeks, and your chin.
Parent: Behind your ears too—both sides.
Parent: And now your neck.
Parent: Done? That was awesome—you remembered every step!
Vocabulary
- wet your towel
- just a little
- both sides
- remembered
- awesome
Tip for Parents
Help your child feel proud of doing things in order. Repeat the full sequence out loud as they wash. You’re not just teaching hygiene—you’re building memory, independence, and language all at once.
Extra Hygiene Words
splash
wet
dry
🟠 Cleaning Up After Using a Wash Basin
【Beginner Level】
Dialogue
Parent: You finished washing your face?
Parent: Let’s dry your hands first.
Parent: Now pour the water into the small bucket.
Parent: Pick up the bucket carefully.
Parent: Let’s go pour it out.
Parent: Good! Now put the bucket back.
Parent: Let’s wipe the table—nice and dry.
Vocabulary
- finished
- bucket
- pour
- wipe
- dry
Tip for Parents
Help your child take responsibility for finishing the whole process. Use short, clear steps with matching actions. Repetition builds both order and confidence.
Extra Practical Words
basin
carry
spill
clean up
【Advanced Level】
Dialogue
Parent: All done washing your face? Great.
Parent: First, dry your hands with the towel.
Parent: Now pick up the basin and pour the water into the bucket.
Parent: Hold the bucket with two hands—carry it carefully.
Parent: Pour the water out in the right place.
Parent: Then put the empty bucket back where it belongs.
Parent: Finally, use a small cloth to wipe the table clean.
Parent: You finished everything by yourself. Well done!
Vocabulary
- pick up
- carry
- pour out
- shelf
- wipe clean
Tip for Parents
Encourage independence and sequential thinking. Let your child complete each step with minimal help and celebrate their ability to clean up after themselves. It reinforces focus, order, and self-care.
Extra Practical Words
basin
clean up
carry
spill