Germs are everywhere. They can cause sickness in people at any age, from birth to when we are 100 years old. There are two types of germs that usually cause us to get sick, bacteria and viruses. Bacteria - tiny germs that are a made up of only one cell. We are made up of millions of cells.
Hand washing is important because it reduces the spread of germs from one person to the next.
By washing our hands, we prevent germs from getting into our bodies as well as passing them onto other people. Because germs are everywhere it is important that we wash our hands so we don't ingest them when we eat or pass them on to someone else. Have your students show you the correct way to wash their hands. Make sure they count out loud for 15 seconds. Have your students draw pictures about the methods to prevent the spread of germs.