THIS BRIGHTLY COLORED PICTURE BOOK TURNS THOROUGH HAND WASHING INTO A FUN STORY THAT YOUR CHILDREN WILL REMEMBER ALWAYS. "Recommended for every preschool and elementary age home in America." PA Elementary Teacher "My grandkids think it's a game, and love to check on their younger cousins to make sure they didn't forget a step." NJ Grandmother"Wonderfully fun, imaginative story of getting cleaned up! Making cleaning up a joyful adventure rather than drudgery." Montessori Foundation/ Lorna McGrathYour child will learn:
To reduce exposure to germs that cause illness, without a scary storyHow to wash all hand surfaces quickly5 hand washing movementsHow to have fun, be creative and use your imagination while washing your hands
This "how to" picture book is:
Parent friendly, an easy reader book, visual instructions so reading skills not requiredAn ideal preschool and elementary school hygiene unit. (The author's website offers numerous free resources/ activities for preschool thru 5th grade)A pediatric Occupational Therapy resource to improve bilateral hand skillsProvides parent / child instruction for pediatric medical and hospital settings and for anyone with a compromised immune system.
We all lead very busy lives so we will appreciate a simple, hassle-free way to teach and establish good hand hygiene habits. The methods and bright colorful pictures in this book support the CDC GUIDELINES of scrubbing all the surfaces of your hands. As children hear the story, enjoying the high energy and humor, they will remember the plot and the corresponding hand motions. "A Handwashing Story: told with tiny hands" includes a "HANDWASHING RECAP" page that can be cut out, laminated for durability, and placed near the sink as a friendly reminder. A "SQUEAKY CLEAN HANDS CERTIFICATE" and "CLUB MEMBERSHIP" are included. "Notes to Parents / Teachers" offers additional teaching tips. http: //ptprisk2021.wixsite.com/patriciapriskauthor is the author's website dedicated entirely to encouraging a strong hand washing culture at home, preschool / school, medical facilities and the general public. FREE HAND WASHING POSTER DOWNLOADS, no purchase necessary, (children and adult versions) are available on her website. You may contact Patricia Prisk at ptprisk2021@gmail.com or follow her on YouTube or Facebook. So be encouraged! This very entertaining storybook and free resources will build confidence that you are teaching hand hygiene skills in the best possible way.