This glitter germ experiment is perfect for teaching kids about the importance of hand washing and the role of soap in fighting germs.
Materials
- A shallow dish
- Water
- Blue dish soap
- Glitter
Instructions
- Pour water into the shallow dish nearly to the edge.
- Sprinkle glitter generously over the surface.
- Squirting soap directly into a mass of glitter floating on the water or coat a finger in soap and try to touch the “germs”. The more soap the faster the reaction.
- To extend this activity, you can go to the sink and remind kids about the good hand washing practices.
