What is the home environment? 🏠

Your home environment is the place where you live with your family. It includes the house, the people, the plants, and the things you use every day.

Who is part of the home environment?

• Family members (mama, baba, brothers, sisters)
• Neighbors who live near you
• Pets (dogs, cats, chickens) and plants
• Helpers, friends, and teachers who visit

How we keep our home clean and healthy 🧹

A clean home helps us stay healthy. Here are easy things you can do:

• Sweep the floor with help from an adult 🧹
• Put rubbish in a bin and close the lid 🗑️
• Wash your hands with soap and water before eating 💧
• Keep food covered so flies cannot touch it 🍲

Caring for plants and water 🌳💧

Plants and trees around the home give us shade, fruits, and clean air.

• Water the plants in the morning or evening (not in the hot sun)
• Save water when you can — use a bucket when washing hands or dishes
• Plant a small tree or flowers near your home if you can 🌸

Home safety — easy rules to remember ⚠️

• Do not play with fire or stoves — ask an adult to help 🔥
• Stay away from sharp tools and medicines — tell an adult if you find them
• Do not touch electric plugs or wires — call an adult if there is a problem ⚡
• If you feel sick, tell mama, baba, or a trusted grown-up right away

Neighbors and good manners 😊

Being kind to neighbours makes the home environment happy:

• Greet neighbours with a smile — say "hello" or "habari"
• Share toys and help each other when needed
• Keep noise low so everyone can rest

Fun activities (do with an adult) 🎨

1. Draw your house and colour it — show where the plants and windows are
2. Count how many people live in your home — write the number
3. Plant a seed in a small pot and watch it grow — give it water every day

Quick reminders

• Keep the home clean and tidy.
• Be kind to family and neighbours.
• Save water and care for plants.
• Always tell an adult if something is wrong.