Let’s Learn About Germs

Now more than ever, it’s vital that parents and teachers work to instill healthy habits amongst children, teaching them the importance of curbing the spread of germs. The helpful resources are packed with information about germs and prevention for a quick and easy at-home lesson. The more kids know about germs, the better they can help protect themselves, their friends and their loved ones from illness.

PRESENTATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES  

HOW TO HAND WASH – POSTER

Hand Washing Lesson Plans

PRE-K – HOORAY FOR CLEAN, HEALTHY HANDS

GRADES K-1 – MAKE YOUR OWN SOAP

GRADES 2-3 – CALLING ALL KIDS: BE A HAND WASHING EXPERT!

GRADES 4-5 – CODE BREAKERS HANDOUT

Home Activities

DANCE ON! 

HELP ME WITH MY HEALTH 

GROW HEALTHY TOGETHER 

FIGHT SICK WITH SIX

 BIG BOWL OF HEALTHY


Dear Parents, Families and Educators,

National PTA in partnership with the CDC and Lysol have shared a workshop for your review, Back to School and Germ Prevention in the “New Normal” featuring presentations from:

These are critical documents and conversations to have, to help us understand the biology surrounding COVID-19, virus transmission and prevention, and cleaning and disinfection protocols in schools.  It is also important that in your home, and in schools, label directions be followed to ensure a safe space for children.

Also as FYI, the NYS Department of Health has issued “Interim Cleaning and Disinfection Guidance for Primary and Secondary Schools for COVID-19” which you should review, and discuss with your school leaders.  Also, here is the EPA’s approved list of Disinfectants for COVID-19 (referenced in the NYS DOH guidance for schools) detailing products approved to be used for disinfection in schools. 


6 Steps to Help Stop the Spread

As we enter into cold and flu season, it is more important this year than ever before to teach children about healthy habits at home and in the classroom. When children are healthy, it means that they can be present both physically and mentally to experience the magic of learning.

This year, flu viruses and the virus that causes COVID-19 will both be spreading during the colder months. With flu symptoms similar to those of COVID-19, it is especially important for children to practice healthy habits to avoid getting sick. Lysol encourages parents, teachers, and schools to take the necessary precautions during the fall and winter seasons:

For more information on Lysol HERE for Healthy Schools and the Welcome Back Packs, please visit Lysol.com/Here.


[1] https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/when-how-handwashing.html

[2] https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/faq.html

[3] https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html