Handwashing day


 Hand-washing day


Global Handwashing Day -

celebrated every year on October 15th

aims to:


1. Promote hand hygiene

2. Raise awareness about hand washing and health

3. Encourage practices to prevent illnesses


The day emphasises the importance of washing hands with soap and water, especially:

1. Before eating

2. After using the toilet

3. After blowing the nose, coughing, or sneezing


By adopting proper hand-washing habits, we can significantly reduce the spread of diseases and improve overall health.



The story about Global Handwashing Day 

Benny's Germy Hands

Benny loved playing outside, but forgot to wash his hands. One day, he got sick.


Soap and Water to the Rescue!

Benny's teacher taught him to wash his hands with soap and water. Benny scrubbed his hands and sang the handwashing song.


Benny Stayed Healthy!

Benny washed his hands regularly and stayed healthy. He encouraged friends to do the same.

Happy Hands!

The preschool celebrated Global Handwashing Day with fun activities, songs, and games. Benny and his friends learned to keep their hands clean and healthy!


Questions for Discussion

1. Why did Benny get sick?

2. What did Benny's teacher teach him to do?

3. Why is washing hands important?

4. When should we wash our hands?

5. What did Benny and his friends learn on Global Handwashing Day?


Benefits of Global Handwashing Day:

1. Reduced Illnesses: 

Proper hand washing prevents the spread of diseases.

2. Improved Health: 

Hand hygiene contributes to overall well-being.

3. Increased Awareness: 

Global Handwashing Day educates people about the importance.

4. Behaviour Change: 

Encourages adoption of good hand-washing habits.


Long-term Impact

1. Healthier Communities: 

Reduced disease transmission.


2. Empowered Individuals: 

Knowledgeable about hand hygiene.


3. Global Health Improvement: 

Collective efforts lead to better public health.


By promoting hand washing, Global Handwashing Day contributes to a healthier world.


Activity ideas:-

1. Handwashing Song and Dance

  • Create a catchy song or rhyme about handwashing.
  • Encourage children to dance and sing along while washing their hands.


Do tap on the link to watch👇

Wash your hands


2. Handwashing Steps

  • Demonstrate proper handwashing steps (wet, lather, scrub, rinse, dry).
  • Use visual aids or posters to reinforce steps.



3. Soap Bubble Fun

  • Use soap bubbles to make handwashing more engaging.
  • Encourage children to blow bubbles while washing their hands



"Rub-a-dub-dub, get those germs in the tub!"



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