10 Steps to Washing Your Hands (Short Version) – Hygiene Habits for Kids

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In this lesson, children learn the importance of washing their hands to keep them clean and free from germs. The lesson outlines a fun, step-by-step process for effective handwashing, including wetting hands, applying soap, and thoroughly cleaning all parts of the hands before rinsing and drying them. By following these steps, children can become hand-washing experts and promote their health and well-being.
  1. Why do we need to wash our hands?
  2. What do we use to make our hands clean and bubbly?
  3. Can you tell me one step we do to wash our hands?

Let’s Learn How to Wash Our Hands!

Hi there! Welcome to a fun way to learn about washing your hands. Washing your hands is super important to keep them clean and free from germs. Let’s go through the steps together!

Step One: Get Your Hands Wet

First, turn on the water and make your hands wet. Then, put some soap on your hands. Soap is like magic for cleaning!

Step Two: Rub Your Palms

Now, rub your hands together. Make sure the soap gets all bubbly!

Step Three: Clean the Back of Your Hands

Use one hand to rub the back of your other hand. Do this for both hands. It’s like giving your hands a little hug!

Step Four: Interlock Your Fingers

Put your fingers together like you’re playing peek-a-boo and rub them. This helps clean between your fingers.

Step Five: Cup Your Fingers

Make a cup shape with your fingers and rub it with your other hand. Then switch hands. This is a fun way to make sure your fingers are clean!

Step Six: Rub Your Thumbs

Hold your thumb with your other hand and rub it. Then switch and do the other thumb. Thumbs need cleaning too!

Step Seven: Clean Your Fingertips

Rub the tips of your fingers on your palm. This helps get rid of any dirt under your nails. Switch hands and do it again!

Step Eight: Rub Your Wrists

Don’t forget your wrists! Rub them with your other hand, then switch. It’s like giving your wrists a little dance!

Step Nine: Rinse Off the Soap

Now, rinse all the soap off your hands with water. Watch the bubbles go away!

Step Ten: Dry Your Hands

Finally, use a clean towel to dry your hands. Now your hands are all clean and ready for fun!

Wasn’t that fun? Remember, washing your hands helps keep you healthy and happy. Keep practicing, and you’ll be a hand-washing expert in no time!

  • Why do you think washing your hands is important? Can you think of times when you should wash your hands?
  • What is your favorite step in washing your hands, and why do you like it? Do you have any fun ways to remember all the steps?
  • Can you think of other things you do to stay healthy and clean? How do these things help you feel good?
  • Hand Washing Song: Create a fun hand-washing song with your child. Use a familiar tune like “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” and make up lyrics about each step of washing hands. Sing the song together while washing hands to make sure you spend enough time on each step. This will help your child remember the steps and make hand washing more enjoyable.
  • Glitter Germs Experiment: Sprinkle a small amount of glitter on your child’s hands to represent germs. Ask them to try washing the glitter off with just water first, then with soap and water. Discuss how soap helps remove the “germs” more effectively. This visual and tactile activity will help them understand the importance of using soap.
  • Germ Detective: Encourage your child to be a “germ detective” for a day. Ask them to observe and note down all the times they touch things that might have germs, like door handles or toys. At the end of the day, discuss how washing hands after these activities helps keep them healthy. This will help them become more aware of when they should wash their hands.

Here’s a sanitized version of the YouTube transcript:

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Welcome to Smile and Learn!

**Step One:** Wet your hands and apply soap.
**Step Two:** Rub your palms together.
**Step Three:** Grab the back of your hands with your palms, starting with the right hand and then the left.
**Step Four:** Interlock your fingers and rub your hands well.
**Step Five:** Cup your fingers and rub your cupped palm with the opposite hand, then swap.
**Step Six:** Enclose your left hand with your right thumb and rub well, then swap.
**Step Seven:** Rub the tips of your fingers over your left palm and then swap. This helps clean away dirt that may have been left under your fingernails.
**Step Eight:** Rub around your wrist with the opposite hand, then swap.
**Step Nine:** Rinse the soap off your hands.
**Step Ten:** The last step is to dry your hands with a clean, dry towel.

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