health and hygiene
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Sick Day Support
I shared these favorite sick day products last spring, after a particularly rough and germy cold and flu season. With all of the sniffles we’ve been fighting since school started, it felt appropriate to share them again! All links are affiliates. Pedialyte Freezer Pops – Popsicles are an everyday staple in our house, but even morse so when sore throats are present. These popsicles from pedialyte have the added bonus of the trusted hydration formula. Lolleez Sore Throat Suckers – These are a safe way to give little ones the relief of a cough drop, without worrying about the potential chocking hazard. They also feel like a special treat that kids only…
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Handwashing Routines for Preschool
Start the year out with healthy routines that are easy to follow all school year long! I’ve created some visual aids to use as reminders. I have a set for hand washing in general and a set for hand washing after blowing your nose. Each set includes sequencing cards, which fit into a pocket chart. They also have numbered sequencing cards which can be posted by the sink, or made into a ring book and hung where children can reach them easily. You can use them for memory and sequencing activities in addition to posting them in the classroom. I also made a set of writing prompts and discussion questions…
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Fighting Back to School Germs
My daughter has been back in school for two and a half weeks – and she’s already brought home two different rounds of germs. We’ve all been feeling it, so fighting germs is the name of the game at this point. Here are some of the strategies that I’m leaning into to help get us through it, and hopefully build up some immunity! We’re really focusing on healthy meals. Our bodies need all the fruits, vegetables and protein that we can get to fight those germs. In addition to balanced meals, this focus is helping us work back into a more normal dinner schedule after a summer of eating at…
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January Celebrations for Preschool
I’m the kind of person who absolutely LOVES to have a holiday or celebration to look forward to. After the highs of the month of December, that can make January feel a little extra bleak. BUT there’s plenty to celebrate in January too, so if you want to keep the parties coming, here are some special days you might consider commemorating in the classroom this month. All of these dates are from my favorite calendar site; National Today. January 8th – National bubble bath day. This sounds like the perfect excuse for some soapy sensory fun! Squeeze some bubble bath on a piece of aluminum foil and let children fingerpaint…
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Friday Freebie – Germs
Happy Friday, I hope you’re all staying healthy! If you’re looking for an activity to reinforce your hygiene reminders this cute mini germ book from Jen Agent is a great choice! Downloard your copy and have a wonderful weekend.
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Germs Germs Germs
I have to apologize for being MIA this week, my household is sick sick sick! I know that its a rough year for cold and flu, and I’m not complaining because we could have it much worse. I did want to take a quick minute to share a resource that might be helpful if you’re fighting the germs with your students. Please take a minute to check out my hand washing visuals to help build those healthy routines!
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Week of the Young Child – Taco Tuesday
Happy Week of the Young Child! I thought I’d celebrate by sharing some fun ideas to help you follow along with NAEYC’s themed days. For more info about the Week of the Young Child celebration you can visit NAEYC’s website, but I’m going to jump right into the fun! Taco Tuesday is about eating healthy, and the minute that I saw Taco Tuesday on NAEYC’s list, I thought of this book: My kiddos are in love with Build a Burrito by Denise Vega (it’s out of print but I was able to find a couple of copies on Amazon). It’s a counting book all about building the perfect burrito, with text…
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How to keep from getting sick when you’re a teacher
Yuck! There is a really nasty bug going around, I can’t tell you how many adults and kids I know who have the flue right now. This is always my least favorite thing about spending the day with little ones, you just can’t avoid the germs. When things get really bad there are a few strategies I turn to; Clorox wipes. If you just can’t go around spraying everything with bleach all day, then these are the next best thing. I love how easy they are to use, and they give me so much peace of mind. Don’t forget to wipe down the door knobs, light switches, faucet handles, and…
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Friday Freebie – Dental Hygiene
Happy Friday! I hope you had a wonderful week, and hopefully you’re looking forward to a nice, relaxing weekend. I’ve been talking about health and hygiene all week, and this dental hygiene chart from Mad Science Fox is the perfect family engagement piece for your hygiene unit. Send this home so that families can track their dental health practices together. Download this freebie and add it to your files!
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Children’s books about hygiene
There is literally a children’s book for everything, but it’s a bit difficult that find books that talk about hygiene and do it well. The point of reading a book about a specific topic is to encourage discussion and make the children think about the topic, many of the hygiene books are just a little too direct for my comfort, and they don’t lead the conversation in the direction that I want it to go. With that said, I thought I should share the books that I do like so that you don’t have to read the duds! All links are affiliates. The Girl Who Wouldn’t Brush Her Hair Sugar…
