We all know how important it is to wash our hands and this is one of the things you should definitely be teaching the children.
This lovely little song was contributed by childminder Julie Price. It lasts for about the right length of time children need to wash their hands for and it teaches them the recommended handwashing actions. You can also sing the song and do the actions during music time so the children can practise the actions.
You can also download a free printable poster of the song to display in your setting by clicking on the button below.
Handwashing Song
Everybody wash your hands (wash palms and backs of hands)
Everybody wash your hands (wash fingers)
Everybody wash your hands (wash left wrist)
Before your tea (wash right wrist)
Soap away the germs and bugs (interlink fingers to wash between them)
Soap away the germs and bugs (interlink fingers to wash between them)
Soap away the germs and bugs (wash thumb of left hand)
Before your tea (wash thumb of right hand)
Everybody rinse your hands (rinse hands under water)
Everybody rinse your hands,
Everybody rinse your hands,
Before your tea
Dry your hands upon the towel,
(dry hands thoroughly)
Dry your hands upon the towel,
Dry your hands upon the towel,
Before your tea.
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As a childminder you have a choice about what activities you do with the children you look after so why not do some topics that could really make a difference to their lives? Taking the time to explore topics like healthy eating, making friends, sun safety, oral health, fire and road safety will not only really help the children, but it will make you feel that you are doing something truly valuable with the time you are spending with them.
This pack is a collection of 14 mini printable packs with resources to help childminders to teach 14 health and safety topics to 2-5 year old children.
