Introduction to Puberty for Grade 4 students.

1. 4th Grade Human Growth &
Development

2. Human Growth &
Development
Growing Up
Cleanliness
Skin Care
Hair Care
Other Health Issues

3. Growing Up
All kids grow-up to
become adults
Boys and girls go through
a time of fast growth and
body changes. This time
is called puberty.

4. Puberty
During puberty your body
matures.
Your sweat glands start to
work harder than they did
when you were younger.
Those hardworking sweat
glands produce some funky
odors.

5. What is Deodorant?
You may sweat more and it may
smell.
You need to use deodorant or anti
perspirant everyday. Deodorant
covers the smell of your sweat.
Antiperspirant help you sweat less.
You may need to shower or bathe
more often-at least 2 times a week.

6. Pimples
Are pimples normal?
Are they caused by eating
too much candy and
chocolate?

7. Are pimples normal?
Yes, pimples are normal. Your
skin is more oily now and this
can cause pimples.
Wash your face everyday to
help keep the oil off your face.

8. Does chocolate and
candy cause pimples?
NO!
Eating candy and chocolate
does NOT cause pimples!
:)

9. Skin Care

10. Skin Care
The skin of your face doesn’t
need a bunch of fancy lotions or
potions-just a little TLC (tender
love and care).

11. A Gentle Wash
Wash your face thoroughly at least
once a day, especially at bedtime. Use
a mild soap or facial cleanser-not a
deodorant soap or a body bar meant to
be used in the bath or shower.
Use your hands or a soft, clean
washcloth to gently wash your face.
Use warm, not hot, water and rinse you
skin well to remove all traces of soap.

12. Hands Off!
One of the best things you can do for
your face is to keep you hands off it!
Your fingers can spread oil and
bacteria.
When you do need to touch your face,
use clean hands.
Never pick at pimples-you could turn
a tiny flare-up into a big-time breakout
that leaves a scar.

13. Chapped Lips
If your lips are chapped, soothe them with a swoosh of lip
balm.
Look for one with sunscreen in it.
Also, make sure you’re drinking enough water.
Dry, cracked lips may be your body’s way of croaking “Help-
I’m thirsty!”

14. The Skin You’re In
The skin on your face is thinner and
more sensitive than on other parts of
your body, so be choosy about what you
put on it.
Look for unscented soaps and lotions
that are labeled hypoallergenic, which
means free of ingredients that can be
irritating.

15. The Skin You’re In
If your skin is oily or prone to
pimples, choose facial products
that are oil-free or non-comedogenic-
not likely to clog
your pores.
If your skin is dry, dab moisturizer
or lotion only on the spots where
needed.

16. Sun Sense
On bright, sunny days and
on snowy days, too, always
bring your “sun sense” along
with you!

17. No Safe Tans
You may think a tan looks great now, but
wrinkles and spots don’t look good on
anyone.
Doctors agree: there’s no such thing as a safe
tan.
All skin, regardless of type, is damaged by the
sun.
Exposing your unprotected skin can give you
a blistering-hot burn and lead to allergic
reactions-and skin cancer.

18. Protect Your Skin
The sun’s rays are most
intense between ten o’clock in
the morning and three o’clock
in the afternoon
(10:00 AM-3:00PM)

19. Protect Your Skin
Remember that the sun can
damage your skin even on
cloudy days and in the winter.
The sun reflects off the clouds
and snow, making it extra
intense.

20. Protect Your Skin
So, before you head out the door,
be sure to slather on some
sunscreen.
Sunscreen products carry a rating
called an SPF; Sun Protection
Factor.
SPF 15 means that sunscreen
protects your skin 15 times longer
than if you had used nothing at all.

21. Protect Your Skin
So, before you head out the door, be sure to slather
one some sunscreen!

22. Bad Habits

23. Nose Picking
What, I shouldn’t pick my nose!?!
You have mucus in your nose to keep bacteria and
germs from getting into your body when you breath
through your nose.
Catching Colds
Nosebleeds
Infections
Hair loss
You could die!

24. Biting Your Nails
STOP IT!
You use your fingers to touch,
grab, feel, hold onto, open,
close things.
When you bite your nails you
are putting all of the bacteria
from surfaces into your
mouth.

25. Hair Care

26. Hair Care
DO Keep It Clean
DO De-chlorinate
DO Wash Tools
DON’T Mangle Tangles
DON’T Share
DON’T Overheat

27. Keeping It Clean
Your body starts to make oil near where
your hair is attached to your head.
For most boys and girls this means you will
need to wash your hair several times a
week.
If you are an athlete or you have very oily
hair you may need to was your hair
everyday.
It is also important to comb your hair
everyday.

28. De-Chlorinate
If you’re a swimmer, rinse the pool water from your
hair.
Chlorine can be very drying, and other chemicals can
turn blonde hair green.

29. DO Wash Tools
Make sure your brushes
and combs are clean.
Wash them about once a
week in warm soapy
water.

30. DON’T Mangle Tangles
While your hair is still wet, use a
wide-tooth comb to detangle small
sections.
Using a brush or pulling hard at
tangles can damage or break your
hair.

31. DON’T Share
Sharing is a good thing, except
when it comes to hair tools.
Don’t borrow combs and brushes
from friends or family members,
and don’t lend them yours.

32. DON’T Overheat
Blow-dryers and curling irons are
great time savers but not hair
savers!
If possible, let your hair dry
naturally.
Don’t use curling irons everyday.

33. GO TO BED!

34. Proper Rest
You may eat and sleep more than
before because of all the hard
work your body is doing.
All this growing makes a body
tired!
You need to sleep for at least 8
hours every night! (8:00PM-
6:00AM is 10 hours of rest)

35. Conclusion
Puberty is a time of fast growth.
Puberty starts at different times for
different kids.
This growth can happen anytime
between 4th grade and 10th grade
(age 9 - age 16).
Don’t worry! Growing up is fun!
You will try new things and learn new
things too!