First their teachers demonstrated how germs could so easily be spread by covering their hands with glitter and doing everyday tasks around the classroom - the glitter was all over the computers, the pens and books, door handles and even their faces!!

They then showed the children a bowl of water with black pepper floating on the top and how when you put your finger in; the 'germs' cling to the finger. This represented children who only wash their hands with water - the germs can stay on your hand. 

We then dipped our fingers into some liquid soap and tried again - all the pepper was repelled from the soapy finger so no germs were left. This was a very visual experiment for the children (if you haven't seen it - try it at home.) and they all were persuaded of the 'super' powers of soap. 

We also sang a few hand washing songs and practised the routine that is displayed in our toilet areas to ensure thorough cleaning.