Hand washing experiment for kids

Simple hand washing experiment is an easy way to teach kids how germs spread and how to stay safe by using soap and water. Perfect back to school activity!

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This hands-on activity helps kids visualize germs on their hands and see how they can easily spread from person to person or from a person to an object.

Teaching children to wash their hands is crucial! With this Germ Science Experiment you can demonstrate the importance of using soap when washing their hands to keep the germs away. This hand washing activity is not only fun, but a great way to teach kids about germs.

If you're looking for a very visual way to teach your kids why it's important to wash their hands, look no further. This is very effective and easy.

You could try out this fun, sensory handwashing activity to encourage children to keep their hands clean. It's a lovely resource to add to your continuous provision to teach the children about personal hygiene in a practical way.

An easy and simple way to learn about the proper way to hand wash for kids at home using dishwashing soap, food coloring and a water bin. Play to learn fun!

In this science fair project, kids will be able to see where germs reside on their hands while gaining insight into the benefits of thorough hand washing.

These hand washing activities for preschoolers are fun and simple to implement. Easily teach good hand hygiene and have fun doing it.

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Handwashing is so important, but it can also be tedious. Try these fun handwashing activities to teach and practice the handwashing steps.

We LOVE this washing germs sensory bin. Great for a healthy habits theme in tot school, preschool, or even kindergarten!

Show your kids why washing your hands is important with the help of the water and pepper experiment. Watch the video for step by step instructions.

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If you're still trying to show your kids why hand washing is so important, this YouTube science experiment is a great way to show how germs spread

Awareness poster for kids

Last week the Piwi kids and I reviewed the first title in the Human Body Detective (HBD) Series by Dr Heather Manley. The main characters are young sisters, Merinn and Pearl, ie. Human Body Detectives. They show kids 6-12 year olds how their bodies work, and how they can stay healthy with good choices in nutrition and exercise. In addition to the app, they also have a website and curriculum go with the apps. We will have a review of the immune system curriculum posted soon. Today we are…

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First we wash our hands! Scrub a dub dub dub!