Life B1.3. Washing Hands At Sink
PRATICAL-LIFE DEVELOPMENT ALBUM
CARE OF PERSON
B1.3. WASHING HANDS AT SINK
MATERIALS:
Bathroom or counter sink, soap, soap dish, paper towels, sponge (for clean-up) and dish for
sponge, waste basket.
USE:
Show child how to turn water on with faucet. Wet hands briefly, pick up soap and rub on hands.
Replace soap. Lather hands, on palms and tops of hands. Rinse hands under running water,
rubbing to remove all soap. Turn off water. Take one paper towel and dry tops and palms of
hands. Use another towel if necessary. Dispose of wet paper towels in waste basket. Wipe up any
water drops on sink with sponge.
VARIATION/EXTENSION:
Show child how to clean face. (Mirror above sink is helpful.)
NOTES:
Use soap dispenser or scented soap. Each child could have a wash cloth.
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