Gus represents germs and is a fun way for preschoolers to learn about the importance of hand washing. With the beginning of cold and flu season, it's a timely lesson.

If you are looking for the proper Montessori presentation of hand washing, you are in the right place. Below, I am going to lay out the steps of the Montessori handwashing lesson. Also, below I ...

MU nursing student Dara O'Connor, left, leads a group of preschoolers at one of four stations that focused on the importance of hand-washing Wednesday at Eugene Field Elementary School. Students ...

Washing your hands properly with soap and running water can keep away illnesses that affect people who are healthy and those who have weakened immune systems. Here’s why soap, water, and a few ...

Without proper hand hygiene, those germs can lead to dangerous illnesses like diarrhoea and respiratory infections - two of the leading causes of death among South Africa’s under-fives.

Children at Eugene Field Preschool sang a song, played games and assembled puzzles Wednesday while learning the importance of washing their hands. The federal Title 1 preschool is part of Columbia ...

Preparing them for preschool can seem overwhelming, but really only involves a few steps to ensure they are ready for the transition and will help them to thrive in their new environment.This post has ...

Children later washed their hands to see the germs disappear. Channa Newman with the Louisville Water Company said the pandemic highlighted how effective extra safety measures can be. “We realized as ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I are intensely divided over the appropriateness of using the kitchen sink to wash one’s hands for anything other than food prep.

A teacher whose bread trick scared kids into being more diligent at washing their hands is being hailed online by parents. Courtney Lee Simpson, a preschool teacher in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, used ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I are intensely divided over the appropriateness of using the kitchen sink to wash one’s hands for anything other than food prep.