Marvellous Microbes II: Hand Hygiene

From the Microbiology Society, these resources help children to think about how important it is to keep their hands clean to avoid spreading harmful microbes. Marvellous microbes: issue two This comic strip follows the story of a small girl and illustrates how important it is to wash her hands before meals and after activities like playing with her dog or going to the toilet. Hand washing In this activity, children see how effectively they wash their hands. Children first get washable paint onto their hands and then see how well their hand-cleaning technique removes the paint.