She started by asking the children what they already knew about germs, we established that we can't see them. Donna, the nurse, read a story about a Princess who refused to wash her hands.the story told the children the different times they need to wash their hands, before eating, after the toilet, after playing outside etc.
The nurse told the children that germs are everywhere, and how easily they spread. She brought with her a bag of glitter and asked for two volunteers to "spread the germs!"
The children had to shake hands with everyone in the class to show how easily it spread. The glitter got everywhere, even on our shoes and trousers/skirts.
Donna then talked about sneezing and how that spreads germs. She used a water spray to pretend to sneeze on the children, they thought it was hilarious.
The second time she did it she covered her mouth (and the spray) so the children didn't get wet. Then discussed the importance of putting your hand over your mouth when coughing or sneezing.
Lastly Donna showed the children how to wash their hands thoroughly. She sang happy birthday twice through while doing it. The children copied her.
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