Chapter 6: Health, Nutrition, aur Hygiene

Expert Child Care Series | AIINTT Training Guide 2026

Ek chhota baccha apne sharir ka dhyan khud nahi rakh sakta. PPTT teacher ko ye samajhna hoga ki agar baccha sharirik roop se theek nahi hai, toh wo kabhi kuch seekh nahi payega.

1. Nutrition: Bacche ka Khan-Paan

Bacche bahut "Picky Eaters" hote hain, isliye teacher ko unhe healthy khane ke liye motivate karna hota hai:

Balanced Diet: Tiffin mein Protein, Carbohydrates aur Vitamins ka sahi mishran hona chahiye.
The "Color" Rule: Bacchon ko kaho ki unka tiffin "Rainbow" jaisa dikhna chahiye (Green sabzi, White dahi, Red fruit).

Activity: No Flame Cooking Bacchon ke saath milkar "Sprouts Salad" ya "Fruit Chaat" banao. Jab wo apne haath se banayenge, toh wo usey shauk se chakhenge.

2. Hygiene (Safai ki Aadatein)

Teacher ko ye 3 kaam rozana ki routine mein shamil karne chahiye:

Hand Washing: Khane se pehle aur toilet ke baad (Rhyme ke saath karein).
Dental Hygiene: Meetha khane ke baad kulla (rinse) karne ka mahatva batana.
Personal Grooming: Nails, baal aur uniform ki safai check karna.

3. Common Childhood Illnesses

Teacher ko beemariyon ke "Signs" pehchanna aana chahiye taaki infection na faile:

Fever/Cough: Agar baccha sust hai ya aankhein laal hain, toh turant parents ko call karein.
Allergies: Pata hona chahiye ki kis bacche ko peanuts ya dhool se allergy hai.

4. Safety aur First Aid

Class mein hamesha ek First Aid Kit honi chahiye jisme Band-aid, Antiseptic, Cotton, aur Burnol ho.

Nose Bleeding: Bacche ko aage ki taraf jhuka dein aur naak ko halka dabayein.

⚠️ Rule: Kabhi bhi bacche ko bina doctor ya parents ki permission ke koi dawai (medicine) na dein.

5. Physical & Mental Health

Yoga for Kids: "Tree Pose" ya "Cat-Cow Pose" jaise asaan yoga karwayein.

Mental Health: Separation anxiety ke liye shuruati dino mein bacche ko unka "Comfort Object" (fav toy) laane ki ijazat dein. "You can do it!" kehne se bacche ka confidence badhta hai.

AIINTT Teacher's Message

Ek swasth (healthy) baccha hi ek accha learner hota hai. Teacher ka kaam sirf dimaag ko nahi, balki sharir aur mann ko bhi tandurust rakhna hai.

This module is part of the professional training curriculum by the All India Institute of Nursery Teacher Training (AIINTT).