Course 5

Activity 1

Play dough germ

Duration: 5 – 10 minutes

What do you need?

• Play dough
• Cotton buds/ sticks

What to do:

1. Explain to your child that some germs are called viruses. Next demonstrate to them what a virus looks like by forming one using the play dough and ear buds.
2. Now let your child mold the play dough into a ball themselves using two hands
3. Have him/her place cotton buds/sticks all around it to create a virus.
4. Talk to your child about how a real virus can make one sick and how to protect against getting sick.
5. Again, use the opportunity to have your child physically wash hands using soap and water or by using hand sanitizer.
6. Now allow your child to play creatively using the play dough, cotton buds or sticks.

Activity 2

Language/Music 

Duration: 10-15 minute

Sing:  Stop and block those germs 

 (Please click on the audio link to access the song)

What to do: 

1. Have your child listen while you introduce the song and sing to them
2. Then encourage him/her to sing along as you sing along too. (Remember to use different tones and expressions while you sing)
3. Encourage your child to carry out the actions while singing 

*Did you know?

Music helps students to memorize learning material. When accompanied by music, new information becomes easier to remember. 

Activity 3

Spread germs – wash your hands!

Duration: 10-15minutes

What do you need?

• glitter
• lotion
• soap and water
• white craft paper

What to do:

1. *Get your child’s hands damp by applying some lotion.
2. In a shallow tray/container throw out some glitter. Allow your child to cover their hands fully with glitter.
3. Explain to your child that the glitter represents “germs” and that their hands are now covered with germs.
4. Your child can now press their hands onto a white paper and observe how many “germs” are left behind when they remove their hands.
5. Assist your child to wash their hands with water only. (They learn that washing hands with water only doesn’t get it clean)
6. Now let your child use soap and water to wash their hands. (Have your child observe how soap and water cleans better by removing all the germs easily)

*Performing simple experiments with young children has the following benefits:

• Encouraging discussion: Talking about what you see, feel, taste, hear, smell and discover.
• Observing changes: Children have the opportunity to develop their observational skills and identify changes and differences
• Using our five senses: For example, smelling or touching and tactile discrimination