Hand Washing Activities for Kids

Children sometimes rush through their hand wash routine, falling short of the twenty second recommendation. These six wash and play activities give them something to occupy their minds while encouraging them to think about germs and hygiene.

A boy washing his hands at a bathroom sink with a blue and white shower curtain in the background.

The wash and play activities include:

  • Spot the different image in each row
  • Count the germs
  • Fill in the letters to name the image
  • Add up the germs
  • The Icky Icky Tissue Song (to the tune of incy wincy spider)
  • Wash your hands tongue twister
Cartoon spot the difference puzzle encouraging children to wash hands properly

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