Fun and Creative Handwashing Ideas for Kids: Making Hygiene a Playful Adventure

[Janel Siemons]

We make handwashing fun by singing songs while they wash

[Aleecia Renderos]

I enjoy singing a fun hand washing song, and using some fun soapy water!

[Trainer]

Great idea, Aleecia! Incorporating a handwashing song and fun soapy water makes the activity enjoyable for kids.

[Elaine Wenzel]

I usually sing songs with the kids and try to draw their attention to how many bubbles they’re making. Sometimes I’ll wash my hands at the same time as them and make it a kind of competition to see who can make the most bubbles on their hands.

[Trainer]

Great approach, Elaine! Singing and making it a competition can make handwashing fun and engaging for kids.

[mama’s daycare]

I like to sing the ABCs or I will make it fun by seeing who can make more bubbles.

[Trainer]

Great ideas ! Singing and bubble competitions make handwashing enjoyable and engaging for kids.

[valley valley valley]

making up a song, using a fun shaped soap dispenser

[Trainer]

Great idea, Valley! Singing a song and using a fun soap dispenser make handwashing fun for kids.

[Mary Ellen Lago]

Use fun foamy soap and sing twinkle twinkle while they are washing hands.

[Christina Bousselot]

We sing a song while we wash our hands.

[Trainer]

Great idea, Christina! Singing a song makes handwashing fun and engaging for kids.

[Paola]

Song and fun soap

[Trainer]

Paola, great idea! Adding a song and fun soap can make handwashing enjoyable for kids.

[Fiona]

Make hand washing fun, and a science topic with showing pepper as germs and soap on a tip.

[Tatiana]

• Make a song and wash soap in a fun way

[Trainer]

Tatiana, that’s a great idea! Using a song can make handwashing enjoyable for kids.

[Trainer]

Tatiana, incorporating a song is a fantastic way to make handwashing enjoyable for kids. Great suggestion!

[Lisa Baisch]

We’ve changed the handwashing song to the tune of Baby Shark, which is the kids favorite right now

[Trainer]

Great idea, Lisa! Using the Baby Shark tune makes handwashing fun and engaging for kids.

[Lisa Baisch]

We changed to handwashing song to the tune of Baby Shark, the kids favorite song right now

[Tim Baisch]

We like to sing the Bubble Bubble pop song to wash our hands.

[Bailee Mckitrick]

I make hand washing fun in my classroom by teaching the proper hand washing steps to a catchy song the kids get to sing along while washing and it helps with making sure they are scrubbing long enough and not just immediate rinsing the bubbles away.

[Emily]

We use foaming soap and sign songs!