K2L4 Germs Be Gone

Lesson Duration: 45 minutes

Grade: K2

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Learning Objectives

• Children will be able to see how germs spread using glitter.

• Children will be able to show how soap fights germs.

• Children will be able to wash their hands correctly.

Materials Needed:

• Hand sanitizer
• Glitter
• Bowl of water
• Black pepper
• Liquid hand soap
• Paper towels
• Clean-up supplies

Lesson Procedure

3 mins - Welcome Time

• Sing the "Hello Song"

• Introduce today's topic: "Today we'll learn about germs!"

7 mins - Discovery Chat

• Show pictures of germs under microscope

• Ask children: "Where do germs live?"

• Discuss: "How do germs make us sick?"

• Teach vocabulary: germs, clean, dirty, soap, wash

15 mins - Hands-On Challenge 1: The Glitter Germ Game

1. Discuss how germs are spread

2. Place a drop of hand sanitizer in hands and rub together

3. Dip slightly damp hands into a plate full of glitter

4. Explain to children that the glitter represents germs on our hands

5. Shake hands with 2-3 children and ask them to shake hands with their friends

6. Ask: "What happens? What do you notice?"

7. Touch different objects in the classroom with glitter-covered hands

8. Ask children to observe what happens

9. Let children try the activity

10. Discuss why washing hands is important and how it removes germs

15 mins - Hands-On Challenge 2: Shoo, Germs, Shoo!

1. Fill a shallow bowl with water and sprinkle black pepper on top (thin layer)

2. Explain that pepper represents germs: "The pepper on the water is like germs on our hands. What do you see?"

3. Ask children to predict what will happen when putting a finger in the bowl

4. Demonstrate: put clean finger in water and observe

5. Explain: "See? The germs stay there, just like when we don't use soap"

6. Ask children to predict what happens with soapy hands

7. Put soapy finger in water and watch pepper scatter

8. Discuss:

   • "Why should we wash our hands?"

   • "What does this show us about soap and germs?"

3 mins - Hands-On Challenge 3: Hand Washing Practice

• Show proper hand washing steps:

  - Wet hands

  - Apply soap

  - Scrub (count to 20)

  - Rinse

  - Dry

• Practice together

• Sing hand washing song

• Check each other's technique

2 mins - Wrap-Up

• Review key points about germs and hand washing

• Sing the "Goodbye Song"

PowerPoint Presentation 

## Slide 1: Title Slide

• Title: "Germs Be Gone!"

• Fun cartoon image of germs

• Teacher's name

• Class: K2

## Slide 2: Hello Time

• "Hello Song" lyrics

• Animated music notes

• Picture of children singing

## Slide 3: Today's Learning

We will learn:

1. How germs spread

2. How soap fights germs

3. How to wash hands properly

## Slide 4: What Are Germs?

• Microscope images of germs

• Question: "Where do germs live?"

• Question: "How do germs make us sick?"

## Slide 5: Where Do Germs Hide?

Germs like to hide in:

• On our hands

• On toys

• On door handles

• On dirty surfaces

Question: "Where else do germs hide?"

## Slide 6: New Words

Learn these words:

• Germs - tiny living things that can make us sick

• Clean - free from dirt and germs

• Dirty - covered with germs

• Soap - helps remove germs

• Wash - clean with water and soap

## Slide 7: The Glitter Germ Game

Let's see how germs spread!

Instructions:

1. Teacher puts hand sanitizer on hands

2. Teacher dips hands in glitter

3. Watch the glitter "germs" on teacher's hands

4. Teacher will shake hands with friends

5. Look at where the glitter goes

6. Touch some objects in class

7. See how far the glitter travels!

Question: "Where did all the glitter go?"

## Slide 8: Shoo, Germs, Shoo!

Watch what happens to germs with soap!

Instructions:

1. Look at the bowl of water

2. See the pepper floating on top

3. These are our "germs"

4. Watch what happens with clean finger

5. Now watch what happens with soapy finger

6. See the germs run away!

Question: "What makes the pepper move?"

## Slide 9: Hand Washing Steps

Follow these steps:

1. Wet your hands

2. Put soap on hands

3. Scrub for 20 seconds

4. Rinse with clean water

5. Dry with clean towel

## Slide 10: Hand Washing Song

Sing while washing hands:

"Wash, wash, wash your hands

Make them squeaky clean!

Scrub the germs away now

Till they can't be seen!"

## Slide 11: Remember

Always remember:

• Germs can spread everywhere

• Soap helps fight germs

• Wash hands to stay healthy

• Count to 20 while washing

## Slide 12: Goodbye

• "Goodbye Song" lyrics

• "Great job learning about germs!"

• "See you next time!"