Wash It Away Level 15-16

Wash It Away provides a simple yet engaging explanation of the importance of personal hygiene. Using a second-person narrative and vibrant photographs, the book shows how washing helps remove dirt and germs and why staying clean supports good health and self-esteem. Linked to the anchor text Taking Care of Yourself, it encourages readers to view cleanliness as part of their daily routine. Key features include a flow diagram, close-up images, captions, fact boxes, a glossary, and a helpful bulleted list to reinforce comprehension. The phonics focus on digraphs and initial blends (e.g. "sh-", "cl-", "sw-") supports decoding, while contractions and compound words provide vocabulary building blocks. Students are gently guided to think about hygiene in a fun, accessible way that encourages independence and responsibility.

Educational Benefits:

• Builds awareness of personal hygiene as part of daily health habits.
• Develops phonics skills with digraphs and consonant blends.
• Reinforces sequencing skills through diagrams and structured layout.
• Encourages the use of factual language and nonfiction text features.

Classroom Ideas:

• Make a classroom flow chart of hygiene routines (e.g. washing hands, brushing teeth).
• Use photos to inspire a writing activity about how students stay clean.
• Practise reading contractions and blends in a word sort game.
• Role-play hygiene habits in a health-themed dramatic play corner.

Safety & Information:

• Ages: 5+
• Book size: 210mm x 297mm (A4)
• Non-consumable, safe for regular classroom handling.
• Supports early health education in a safe, age-appropriate format.