[Kayla]

We did the float and sink activity recently, and I loved seeing the children try and problem solve to make an inference.

[Jaeda cataline]

Singing the “Happy Birthday” song 2 times is a fun way to wash your hands for at least 20 seconds!

[Carrie]

With my children. First, we put soap on the hands, a good amount. We rubbe ’em together singing the tune of old schoolhouse rock 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12, and then we sing it again while rinsing our hands, then we use paper towels to dry and we sing this is the way we dry our hands dry our hands. We love it

[Tasneem Fatteh]

Sing a song while washing hands Use colorful soap or with glitter make it exciting Make bubbles with their hands

[Cassidey Walker]

When completing a handwashing task with a child, I find that turning it into a type of “game”, tends to make the task a little less dull and actually results in the child finding interest in copying the gestures I am making.

[Courtney K.]

We sing songs and when learning how to wash hands the first few times we used colored soap.

[Erika salamanca]

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[Trainer]

Great idea, Erika! Using a puppet and a favorite song makes handwashing fun and memorable for children.

[Erika salamanca]

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[Trainer]

Great idea, Erika! Incorporating favorite songs makes learning fun and memorable while promoting important hygiene practices.

[Caia]

I make handwashing fun by reminding them of what happens once they get their hands washed. Giving them something to look forward to while making it very routine helps make it easier.

[Erin Smalley]

Some of my favorite science activities are puddle play, sand tables, and making various sensory substances, such as ooblek, playdough, or baking. I ask various questions, such as “what does it feel like? is it warm or cold? what does this remind you of? How many small scoops does it take to fill the big scoop?” and so on.

[Trainer]

Erin, your approach to asking open-ended questions during hands-on activities fosters curiosity and deepens children’s engagement. Great job!

[Sherrie Belt]

Singing, reading books and practicing with friends/family.

[Trainer]

Great ideas, Sherrie! Incorporating songs and stories can enhance engagement and spark curiosity in young learners.

[mercy]

Always signing a song about washing, reading a book reading about washing hands.

[Trainer]

Great ideas, Mercy! Incorporating songs and stories makes learning about handwashing fun and memorable for young children.

[Jessica encinas]

Making a song about the activity taking place often helps everyone to focus their attention, and it’s fun !

[Trainer]

Great idea, Jessica! Incorporating songs adds energy and enhances engagement, encouraging children to explore and question actively.

[Sara]

In our center we also have a handwashing song.

[Trainer]

Great idea, Sara! A handwashing song not only makes it fun but also reinforces important hygiene practices for young children.

[Renee Kolle]

Handwashing can be made fun with songs, prepping with age-appropriate videos, and using colorful foam soap.