The good, the bad, and the ugly. Today a few staff members from the Copper Queen Community Hospital came and taught the kids how to wash their hands. They talked about when we should wash our hands and what happens if we don't wash our hands.
They taught the kids to sing their ABC's as they wash their hands, to make sure they get the full 20 seconds of hand washing in. They said you could also sing Happy Birthday twice.
The kids were given a special lotion to put on their hands before they went and washed. Then they went and practised washing their hands the way the ladies had demonstrated. There was a whole lot of ABC singing going on!
Then once all the kids had washed their hands we went back into the main room. They turned out the lights and went over the kids hands with a black light. If they didn't get all the special lotion off it lit up. Many of the older kids did pretty well, the little kids hands were gross, and not one kid there had perfectly germ free hands. It was amazing to see how much is left behind even when you think you've washed your hands well enough. There were a few moms, me included, that helped their children wash their hands. I thought we did pretty well, but the black light proved otherwise.
They handed out little coloring books about hand washing and other healthy habits. As soon as we got home, both girls went potty. Soon after giggling and ABC's came erupting out of the bathroom. What a great habit for the kids to start, I just hope they start singing quietly to themselves or I may not ever like the ABC song again!!
Next week we'll be learning about the Fourth of July (my Dad's birthday!). We'll learn about how we gained our independence and the kids will get to make a fun craft. I can't wait!!
They taught the kids to sing their ABC's as they wash their hands, to make sure they get the full 20 seconds of hand washing in. They said you could also sing Happy Birthday twice.
The kids were given a special lotion to put on their hands before they went and washed. Then they went and practised washing their hands the way the ladies had demonstrated. There was a whole lot of ABC singing going on!
Then once all the kids had washed their hands we went back into the main room. They turned out the lights and went over the kids hands with a black light. If they didn't get all the special lotion off it lit up. Many of the older kids did pretty well, the little kids hands were gross, and not one kid there had perfectly germ free hands. It was amazing to see how much is left behind even when you think you've washed your hands well enough. There were a few moms, me included, that helped their children wash their hands. I thought we did pretty well, but the black light proved otherwise.
They handed out little coloring books about hand washing and other healthy habits. As soon as we got home, both girls went potty. Soon after giggling and ABC's came erupting out of the bathroom. What a great habit for the kids to start, I just hope they start singing quietly to themselves or I may not ever like the ABC song again!!
Next week we'll be learning about the Fourth of July (my Dad's birthday!). We'll learn about how we gained our independence and the kids will get to make a fun craft. I can't wait!!
1 comment:
Sissy, Once again your blog was way over the top. My girls are so lucky to have such a great mother that cares so much for their well being.I sure had a great time last night. Thank you for everything. Keep up the good work. Love Nana "MOM"
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