- Spray student's hands with cooking spray and then cinnamon or paprika.
- Talk about how easily these "germs" were transferred to other surfaces. Then have students demonstrate the difference in effectiveness between rinsing hands with water, quickly washing and washing properly.
- Cover a pencil with glue and sparkles - pass it around the show how the "glittering germs" pass easily from one student to the next.
- Give mini manicures by having students scrub their hands with cooking oil mixed with sugar. Wash and then lotion. It feels fantastic!
- Bring in nail trimmers, nail files and nail brushes to demonstrate proper nail care.
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