What to do
- When your child is washing their hands, sing a simple made up song to help them remember each step.
- Choose a tune you know and use the steps to give you the words. Any tune that makes you smile will work for this.
- You could include lines like: wet your hands, squirt the soap, rub my hands, rinse my hands.
Good to know
Using a familiar tune to sing about what you're doing can be a brilliant way to add interest to daily routines. Encourage your child to make up their own songs for other tasks, such as getting dressed, if they enjoy this.