Washing Hands

Students formulate questions about a germ book before it is read to them. In this washing hands lesson plan, the teacher gets glitter on each students hands that represents germs. Before the teacher reads a book about germs the students...

Students simulate germs on their hands with flour. In this germs instructional activity, students touch several surfaces to show how a sneeze spreads. Students discuss how to prevent the spread of germs.

Ellen and Elmo talk about what it means to be healthy. They explain that healthy means to take care of your body. Next, they show several different ways to be healthy. They, eat fruit, brush their teeth, wash their hands, and exercise.

Students can watch, listen, and download this podcast to learn about how to incorporate good hygiene practices into your daily life.

Youngsters recognize that germs are everywhere, and can make us sick. They identify ways that germs can be spread, see how they can prevent the spreading of germs, and learn appropriate hand washing techniques.

Celebrate your family's routines with Mister Chris and Friends! Elephant has been painting a picture, but now their hands are all messy! Mister Chris wishes for a song about washing hands and shares with Elephant the joy that can be...

Be a good helper and remember to wash your hands often! [0:40]

Washing your hands is a great way to stay healthy. See how to be a helper and hand-washing hero! Included are discussion questions to go along with the video. [0:50]

Students determine the importance of hand washing through experiments. For this hand washing and germs lesson, students listen to a reading of Germs! Germs! Germs! by Bobbi Katz, and discuss what they learn about germs. They experiment...

Students investigate germs. For this cross curriculum health and biology lesson, students listen to Old Black Fly by Jim Aylesworth and identify ways in which flies spread germs. Students discuss hand washing during a visit by the school...