[Jessica Campbell]

I teach a parody of row row row your boat, about washing the germs away.

[Letty]

Singing is the easiest way for little ones to memorize the steps for proper handwashing. And it’s also fun.

[Lakshmi Sahithi Molugu]

singing songs like for 15-20s and teach them the safety and hygiene habits like wash hands before and after playing, eating.

[Faith M]

One fun activity around washing hand is buying a black light and a solution they put on their hands that they will need to wash off. After washing their hands are checked with the black light if there is any solution left on their hands. It’s a good way to check if they are washing properly and for the right amount of time as well.

[emma]

I like to sing a song with the kids while hand washing and focus on making bubbles to make it fun

[isabella]

playing a song as they was up to make it fun and easy

[Katie Ross]

I find that singing a song or having different colored soaps are great ways to encourage handwashing

[NICOLE RAY]

WE SING THE ABC 123 SONG. THE KIDS LOVE IT.

[Kimya Johnson]

I would create an HANDWASHING DANCE! I would add motions – scrub palms, and the back of palms, between the fingers. thumbs , wrist- like a silly dance routine.It turns a routine into a play for students all while still teaching the WHY behind handwashing.

[Kimya Johnson]

SOAP BUBBLES CONTESTI challenge the students to make the biggest SOAP BUBBLES in their hands before rinsing.

[Miriam Lima]

I always ask the kids to go give the germs some swimming time because if we keep them in our hands will make us sick and we don’t like when we are sick and also sing a song while we are doing it

[Chloe]

You can make hand-washing with kids a fun and engaging process by incorporating a song into the routine. Perhaps using lyrics that help the children remember each step to effectively clean hands set to a catchy tune.

[Jessica]

a good way to make hand washing fun, i would do is letting the child pick their own hand soap at the store and singing a song to make sure they are rubbing hand long enough.

[Lina Arayon]

How do you make handwashing a fun and exciting activity for kids in your care? Share your most playful and creative ideas!<div>I make handwashing fun by turning it into a game, like singing a short song while scrubbing hands or pretending their hands are “germ-fighting superheroes.” This keeps it playful and helps kids remember to wash properly.</div>

[aneth s avila olvera]

using songs and make funny faces on the mirror always works for me with kids