Hand Washing is Awesome!
Introduce your kids to the steps of handwashing in an eye-catching and creative way!
| Target: | Counselors |
| Time frame: | 15 to 30 minutes |
| Members: | Everyone |
| Type of tool: | Activities |
| Ages: | 5-6 years, 7-8 years |
| Group size: | One group |
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Description
Do your young people often forget to wash their hands? Do they find it long and boring? It’s time to make handwashing fun and creative! With the tool “Handwashing is awesome!” you can get your young people to reinvent their way of looking at handwashing.
This activity offers young people the opportunity to discover the steps of handwashing by creating a personalized and colorful poster.
- Start by asking your group what the 5 steps are to hand washing (you can find the 5 steps directly in the pdf).
- Then, divide your youngsters into 5 teams and assign each team with a washing step.
- Each team then illustrates the step on a sign in a creative way (e.g. slogan, fresco, advertisement, etc.).
- Place the posters at a meaningful place at camp and you’re done.
It’s an activity that’s simple, quick and super fun! Don’t wait any longer and go with your young people into a creative universe!
Goal(s)
This activity helps young people understand the importance of washing their hands regularly for their health and for the rest of the people at camp.
By breaking down the steps of handwashing, the activity makes it instinctive and fun for young people. In this way, they are more likely to remember and apply these good hygiene and sanitation practices daily.
Tips and Tricks
Let your children’s creativity run wild and correct some of the basics of handwashing if necessary. This activity is specially designed for them so they can remember the importance of how to wash their hands properly.
Required material
- DIY materials
- Paper
Let’s have a chat!
Here are some topics to discuss with your youth before, during, and after the activity. Ask them questions to see what they have learned/retained.
- Knowledge of hygiene and sanitation
- Do you think having posters like this will help you remember to wash your hands properly? If so, why? If not, what do you think would help you more?
- When should I wash my hands?
- Why is it important to wash your hands?
