Kindergarten hand washing quiz: Test your germ knowledge!

📚 Quick Study Guide

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• When to Wash: Always wash your hands before eating, after using the restroom, after coughing or sneezing, and after playing outside.
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• How Long: Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds – about the time it takes to sing "Happy Birthday" twice!
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• The Right Way: Use soap and water. Lather all surfaces of your hands, including the backs, wrists, between your fingers, and under your nails. Rinse well and dry with a clean towel.
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• Hand Sanitizer: If soap and water aren't available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.

🧪 Practice Quiz

1. Question 1: When is it important to wash your hands?
   1. After playing outside.
   2. Before eating a snack.
   3. Both A and B.
2. Question 2: How long should you wash your hands for?
   1. 5 seconds.
   2. 20 seconds.
   3. 1 minute.
3. Question 3: What should you use to wash your hands?
   1. Just water.
   2. Soap and water.
   3. Just soap.
4. Question 4: Which part of your hands should you wash?
   1. Only the palms.
   2. Only the backs.
   3. All surfaces, including between fingers and under nails.
5. Question 5: What can you use if soap and water aren't available?
   1. A tissue.
   2. Hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
   3. Your sleeve.
6. Question 6: Why is hand washing important?
   1. To keep your hands smelling good.
   2. To remove germs and stay healthy.
   3. To make your hands shiny.
7. Question 7: What should you dry your hands with after washing?
   1. A dirty towel.
   2. A clean towel.
   3. Your clothes.