Suggestions For Using Pictures of Handwashing Steps
1. Place pictures of each step of the handwashing procedure (see next 3
pages) on wall/mirror above the sink (not on the wall beside the sink where
they would be more difficult to see).
• NOTE: There are 2 different pictures for step 6 (turning off the
faucet). Use the picture that reflects type of faucet used.
• FYI...Some teachers have chosen to make their own set of
handwashing pictures so that children in the class are represented
in the pictures.
2. Teach children to “read the pictures” one step at a time. For example, point
to each picture saying, "Read the picture. What do you do first? What do
you do next?"
3. Also, encourage children to count to 20 or sing the handwashing song or
any song (e.g., ABC song or Row, Row, Row Your Boat) twice to ensure
children wash hands for 20 seconds, scrubbing tops and bottoms of hands,
in between fingers, etc.
1
Turn on water
using arm.
2
Wet your hands.
3
Get soap.
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4
Rub hand
together for
20 seconds.
5
Rinse hands
with water.
6
7
Turn water off
using arm.
Dry hands with
paper towel.
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County Public Schools
8
Throw paper
towel away.
6
Use paper towel
to turn off water.
Kim Anderson and Stephanie Ash LaRue
County Public Schools