Lesson Plan
Sparkle Splash Adventure Plan
Engage kindergarteners in proper handwashing by watching a fun 2½-minute video, singing a handwashing song, practicing at the sink, and coloring to reinforce the five steps.
Establishing effective handwashing early builds healthy habits, reduces illness spread in the classroom, and promotes lifelong wellness.
Audience
Kindergarten
Time
15 minutes
Approach
Video, song, guided practice, and coloring
Materials
- Sparkle Splash Handwashing Video, - Sparkle Song Lyrics, - Handwashing Coloring Sheet, - Chart Paper, - Markers, - 20-Second Timer, and - Soap and Paper Towels
Prep
Prepare Materials and Classroom
8 minutes
- Review Sparkle Splash Handwashing Video to familiarize yourself with content.
- Print enough copies of Handwashing Coloring Sheet for each student.
- Review Sparkle Song Lyrics and plan motions for each handwashing step.
- Arrange seating in a semicircle facing the screen and set up chart paper with markers.
- Check sink area: ensure soap dispenser, paper towels, and the 20-Second Timer are ready.
Step 1
Introduction
2 minutes
- Gather students on the carpet and say hello.
- Ask: “Why do we wash our hands?” and listen to responses.
- Briefly explain germs are tiny and invisible, and handwashing keeps us healthy.
Step 2
Watch Sparkle Video
3 minutes
- Play the Sparkle Splash Handwashing Video.
- Encourage students to notice each step the Sparkle character follows.
- Pause if needed to point out key moments (wet, lather, scrub, rinse, dry).
Step 3
Sing the Sparkle Song
2 minutes
- Introduce the Sparkle Song Lyrics.
- Teach one line at a time, modeling handwashing motions.
- Lead the class in singing the full song together.
Step 4
Practice Handwashing Steps
4 minutes
- Escort small groups to the sink area.
- Display or call out the five steps: wet, lather, scrub, rinse, dry.
- Use the 20-Second Timer while students scrub their hands thoroughly.
- Provide praise and gentle reminders of motions.
Step 5
Color and Reinforce
3 minutes
- Distribute the Handwashing Coloring Sheet.
- Ask students to color and draw themselves doing each step.
- Circulate, comment on their work, and reinforce the sequence of steps.
Step 6
Review and Close
1 minute
- Invite two or three volunteers to name the five handwashing steps.
- Highlight how clean hands keep everyone healthy.
- Congratulate the class on becoming handwashing heroes!
Lesson Plan
Clean Hands Lesson Plan
Students will learn and practice the five proper handwashing steps—wet, lather, scrub, rinse, dry—to remove germs and stay healthy through a fun video, interactive warm-up, guided sink practice, and quick exit ticket.
Establishing strong handwashing habits in kindergarten prevents illness, reduces germ spread in the classroom, and promotes lifelong wellness.
Audience
Kindergarten
Time
15 minutes
Approach
Video, interactive activities, guided practice
Materials
Clean Hands Video Script, Handwashing Warm-Up Activity, Clean Hands Slide Deck, Clean Hands Exit Ticket, Chart Paper, Markers, Soap and Paper Towels, Water Sink Area, and 20-Second Timer
Prep
Prepare Materials and Classroom
8 minutes
- Review Clean Hands Video Script to familiarize yourself with characters and steps.
- Print copies of Handwashing Warm-Up Activity and Clean Hands Exit Ticket for each student.
- Preview Clean Hands Slide Deck and cue the first slide.
- Arrange seating in a semicircle facing the display.
- Ensure soap, paper towels, and the 20-Second Timer are set up at the sink area.
Step 1
Introduction with Slide Deck
2 minutes
- Display Clean Hands Slide Deck first slide showing germs vs. clean hands.
- Greet students: “Why do we wash our hands?” and note their answers.
- Briefly explain that germs are tiny and handwashing keeps them away.
Step 2
Warm-Up Activity
3 minutes
- Hand out Handwashing Warm-Up Activity.
- Lead students in a quick “Germ Shake” motion: pretend to shake off invisible germs while music plays.
- Ask students to show one way they might get germs on their hands.
Step 3
Watch Video
3 minutes
- Play the 2:30 Clean Hands Video Script.
- Encourage students to notice each handwashing step.
- Pause briefly after key moments (lather, scrub) to ask, “What’s happening here?”.
Step 4
Practice Handwashing Steps
4 minutes
- Escort small groups to the sink area.
- Call out the five steps: wet, lather, scrub, rinse, dry.
- Use the 20-Second Timer for the scrub step while students clean their hands.
- Provide praise and model motions as needed.
Step 5
Exit Ticket
2 minutes
- Distribute Clean Hands Exit Ticket.
- Ask students to draw or circle the five steps they remember.
- Collect slips for a quick check of understanding.
Step 6
Review and Close
1 minute
- Invite two volunteers to name each handwashing step.
- Reinforce how clean hands keep everyone healthy.
- Congratulate the class on becoming handwashing heroes!
Slide Deck
Clean Hands, Happy Hearts
Let’s learn how to wash away germs and keep our bodies healthy!
Welcome, friends! Today we’re going to become handwashing heroes. Introduce the lesson title and invite excitement.
What Are Germs?
• Germs are tiny creatures you can’t see.
• They can live on our hands, toys, and door handles.
• Germs can make us feel sick.
Ask: “What do you think germs are?” Show the cartoon germ image and explain in simple terms.
Why Wash Our Hands?
• Remove germs before they spread.
• Keep our bodies and friends healthy.
• Stay happy and ready to play!
Discuss why handwashing matters. Encourage students to shout out reasons.
Cue the video. Ask students to watch carefully and notice each handwashing step.
5 Steps to Clean Hands
- Wet with water
- Lather with soap
- Scrub for 20 seconds
- Rinse well
- Dry with a towel
Point to each step and model motions. Have students repeat the words and actions.
Let’s Practice!
Follow the steps at the sink:
• Wet • Lather • Scrub • Rinse • Dry
Count to 20 while you scrub!
Lead small groups to the sink. Call out each step as they follow along.
You’re Handwashing Heroes!
Great job! Clean hands keep us healthy and happy. High-five for being handwashing heroes!
Invite two students to name the steps aloud. Praise everyone for their hard work.
Script
Clean Hands Video Script
Duration: 2:30
Characters:
- Sunny the Soapie Bubble (bright, friendly soap bubble)
- Gigi the Germ (silly, wobbling green germ)
- Narrator (cheerful, encouraging voice)
- Sound Effects (children giggling, water splashing, soap bubbles)
Scene 1: Welcome to Handwash Land
[Bright music plays. A colorful sink and soap dispenser appear.]
NARRATOR (cheerful): Hello, friends!
Meet Sunny the Soapie Bubble!
[Sunny bounces in, making a gentle “boing” sound.]
SUNNY (bubbly voice): Hi, everybody! I’m Sunny. I love to keep hands clean and happy!
[Suddenly, Gigi the Germ wiggles on-screen with a playful squeak.]
GIGI (goofy voice): And I’m Gigi the Germ! I love to hide on fingers and toys—and sometimes make people sneeze!
SUNNY (concerned): Oh no, Gigi! That’s not nice!
GIGI (shrugging): I’m just doing my germ job. But you can chase me away… if you know how to wash your hands the RIGHT way!
NARRATOR: Ready to learn Sunny’s super five steps? Let’s go!
Scene 2: Step 1 – Wet
[Sunny glides over to a running faucet. Sound of water splashing.]
SUNNY: First, wet your hands under warm running water. Splish… splash… sploosh!
[Kids giggle and pretend to wet their hands.]
Scene 3: Step 2 – Lather
[Sunny pops a drop of soap onto your palm.]
SUNNY: Next, squeeze a little soap—just like this!
GIGI (whispering): Ooh, bubbles!
[Sunny demonstrates rubbing palms together with bubbly “shhh… shhh” sounds.]
SUNNY: Rub your palms and fingers to make lots of bubbles—front and back!
Scene 4: Step 3 – Scrub for 20 Seconds
[Timer appears on screen with a cheerful ticking sound.]
NARRATOR: Now scrub for 20 seconds—about as long as singing “Happy Birthday” twice!
[Sunny and Gigi hum “Happy Birthday” softly as Sunny scrubs between fingers, thumbs, and under nails.]
GIGI (laughing): This is tickly—but my germ friends are getting washed away!
Scene 5: Step 4 – Rinse
[Water sound returns. Sunny rinses hands under faucet.]
SUNNY: Rinse all the soap and germs down the drain. Bye-bye, Gigi!
[Gigi waves with a tiny “boop” and disappears in a bubble.]
Scene 6: Step 5 – Dry
[Sunny grabs a fluffy towel and pats hands dry.]
SUNNY: Lastly, dry your hands with a clean towel—nice and gentle!
Scene 7: Celebrate!
[Sunny dances, confetti falls, cheerful music plays.]
SUNNY: Hooray! Your hands are squeaky clean.
GIGI (peeking back): Okay, okay—I’ll try to stay away if you keep washing!
NARRATOR: You did it! Remember: Wet, Lather, Scrub, Rinse, Dry—every time you wash! Clean hands keep us healthy and happy.
[Sunny and Gigi wave together.]
ALL (in unison): Clean hands, happy hearts!
The End
Activity
Handwashing Warm-Up Activity
Duration: 3 minutes
Objective: Get students moving, introduce the idea of germs spreading, and spark curiosity about how to remove them.
Materials
- Germ stickers or colorful germ cutouts
- Upbeat “Germ Shake” music track
Instructions
-
Germ Shake Introduction (1 minute)
- Gather students in an open area.
- Show a germ cutout and say: “Germs are tiny creatures we can’t see, and they like to hide on our hands, toys, and tables!”
- Ask: “Where do you think germs like to hide?” Let a few students share.
-
Germ Shake Movement (1 minute)
- Play the “Germ Shake” music.
- Instruct kids: “Pretend you’re a germ jumping around! Wiggle your arms, legs, and body!”
- After about 30 seconds, pause the music and shout “Freeze!”
-
Germ Detective Discussion (1 minute)
- Ask volunteers to point to parts of their body or classroom surfaces where germs might land.
- Prompt: “How can we make germs go away so they don’t make us sick?”
- Guide answers toward washing hands.
Transition: “Great ideas! Now let’s learn the five super steps to wash those germs away!”
Cool Down
Clean Hands Exit Ticket
Name: ______________________ Date: _______________
1. Number the Steps
Write the numbers 1–5 in the box to show the correct order for washing hands.
Wet hands [ ]
Lather soap [ ]
Scrub for 20 seconds [ ]
Rinse hands [ ]
Dry hands [ ]
2. Draw Your Clean Hands
Draw a picture of yourself washing your hands with bubbles and water.
Project Guide
Clean Hands Video Storyboard
This storyboard breaks the 2:30 script into clear scenes with timing, visuals, audio cues, and on-screen notes to guide production.
Scene 1: Title Splash (0:00–0:12)
- Visuals: Colorful Handwash Land logo animates in, bubbles rising in background, pastel rainbow gradient.
- Audio: Cheerful, upbeat intro music (0–2 sec). Transition to bubbly underscore.
- On-Screen Text: “Clean Hands, Happy Hearts” fades in, then out.
- Notes: Use large, friendly font. Keep animation lively to grab attention.
Scene 2: Sunny the Soapie Bubble Arrives (0:12–0:25)
- Visuals: Animated sink and soap dispenser appear. Sunny bounces onto center screen with a soft “boing.”
- Audio:
• SFX: “Boing!” (Sunny entrance)
• Narrator (bright): “Hello, friends! Meet Sunny the Soapie Bubble!”
• Background: Light xylophone tinkle. - On-Screen Text: “Sunny the Soapie Bubble” under character.
- Notes: Sunny is pastel blue, semi-transparent, with a happy face.
Scene 3: Gigi the Germ Wiggles In (0:25–0:35)
- Visuals: Gigi (bright green, wobbly shape with googly eyes) wiggles onto screen from left.
- Audio:
• SFX: Playful squeak.
• Gigi (goofy): “And I’m Gigi the Germ! I love to hide on fingers and toys—and sometimes make people sneeze!” - On-Screen Text: “Gigi the Germ” under character.
- Notes: Gigi should wobble in time with squeak.
Scene 4: Friendly Banter (0:35–0:45)
- Visuals: Split-screen of Sunny (left) looking concerned and Gigi (right) shrugging.
- Audio:
• Sunny (concerned): “Oh no, Gigi! That’s not nice!”
• Gigi (shrugging): “I’m just doing my germ job. But you can chase me away… if you know how to wash your hands the RIGHT way!”
• Narrator (cheerful): “Ready to learn Sunny’s super five steps? Let’s go!” - On-Screen Text: Five little bubbles appear at bottom hinting at upcoming steps.
- Notes: Emphasize fun, light conflict.
Scene 5: Step 1 – Wet (0:45–0:58)
- Visuals: Close-up on Sunny pointing to a faucet. Water flows over Sunny’s hands.
- Audio:
• SFX: Water splashing.
• Sunny (bubbly): “First, wet your hands under warm running water. Splish… splash… sploosh!”
• Kids giggling softly in background. - On-Screen Text (bottom): “Step 1: Wet” with a water-drop icon.
- Notes: Show droplet transitions; keep pace brisk.
Scene 6: Step 2 – Lather (0:58–1:10)
- Visuals: Sunny squeezes soap onto palm. Bubbles form and float up.
- Audio:
• SFX: “Shhh… shhh” bubble sounds.
• Sunny: “Next, squeeze a little soap—just like this!”
• Gigi (whispering): “Ooh, bubbles!” - On-Screen Text: “Step 2: Lather” with soap icon.
- Notes: Emphasize front and back of hands using mirrored animation.
Scene 7: Step 3 – Scrub for 20 Seconds (1:10–1:35)
- Visuals: Timer graphic appears in corner counting down from 20. Sunny demonstrates scrubbing between fingers and under nails; Gigi giggles and shrinks.
- Audio:
• Narrator: “Now scrub for 20 seconds—about as long as singing ‘Happy Birthday’ twice!”
• Sunny & Gigi hum “Happy Birthday” softly in unison.
• SFX: Gentle scrubbing sound. - On-Screen Text: “Step 3: Scrub” + countdown timer.
- Notes: Overlay simple numbers (5, 10, 15, 20) on timer.
Scene 8: Step 4 – Rinse (1:35–1:48)
- Visuals: Sunny holds hands under faucet; bubbles and Gigi swirl down the drain with water flow.
- Audio:
• SFX: Water rushing.
• Sunny: “Rinse all the soap and germs down the drain. Bye-bye, Gigi!” - On-Screen Text: “Step 4: Rinse” with water arrow icon.
- Notes: Show Gigi waving a tiny goodbye before disappearing.
Scene 9: Step 5 – Dry (1:48–2:02)
- Visuals: Sunny grabs a fluffy towel from dispenser and pats hands dry. Towel fluffs with each pat.
- Audio:
• SFX: Soft fabric swish.
• Sunny: “Lastly, dry your hands with a clean towel—nice and gentle!” - On-Screen Text: “Step 5: Dry” with towel icon.
- Notes: Towel can be bright yellow or pink for contrast.
Scene 10: Celebration & Wrap-Up (2:02–2:30)
- Visuals: Confetti falls; Sunny dances center; Gigi peeks back in half-bubble form.
- Audio:
• Sunny (excited): “Hooray! Your hands are squeaky clean.”
• Gigi (shy): “Okay, okay—I’ll try to stay away if you keep washing!”
• Narrator: “You did it! Remember: Wet, Lather, Scrub, Rinse, Dry—every time you wash! Clean hands keep us healthy and happy.”
• ALL (in unison): “Clean hands, happy hearts!”
• Music: Upbeat finale theme rising to a cheerful finish. - On-Screen Text: “Clean Hands, Happy Hearts!” with starburst background.
- Notes: End with logo from Scene 1 and fade out.
Production Tips:
- Keep each shot bright, simple, and high-contrast for young viewers.
- Use friendly voices and clear SFX to maintain engagement.
- Match animation timing closely to audio cues for seamless flow.
This detailed storyboard will guide animators or videographers to craft a fun, clear 2:30 video that encourages kindergarteners to remember and practice proper handwashing!