Skill· 19mo–21mo· 2 min

Singing and washing!

This helps reinforce the habit of washing our hands. Begin this activity by placing a bit of soap in your toddler's little hands. Now, turn on the water and wash his or her hands very well while singing the next lyrics to the rhythm of Twinkle, twinkle

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What you'll need

This helps reinforce the habit of washing our hands.

How it works

  1. 1~30s

    Alright, let's get started! The purpose of this activity is to reinforce the habit of washing our hands. Therefore we'll be focusing on the topic of healthy habits. Begin this activity by placing a bit of soap in your toddler's little hands. you, watch your child closely — I'd love to hear what you notice about how they responds.

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  2. 2~30s

    Great, now let's try the next part. Now turn on the water and wash his or her hands very well while singing the next lyrics to the rhythm of twinkle twinkle little star. If my little hands I wash cleaner cleaner they will be. Bubbles bubbles I create and with water rinse away. Tell me what your child does — any reaction counts!

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  3. 3~30s

    One more thing to try. At the end of the song, rinse his or her hands thoroughly and pat dry. Remember to allow your little one to try washing his or her hands by him or herself. And don't forget to praise him or her afterwards. How does your child handle this? What do you see?

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