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Many moons ago I went to a elementary school career day for this exact thing. Had to do things for kindergarten, first grade, fourth and fifth grade. Had to "wing" it!
For that age group with the very short attention spans, I'd recommend talking about germs. Might help to bring something visual, like a germy looking stuffed animal to illustrate how to "wash" them away. I used some brightly colored bandaids to pass out to teach them that nurses help them to feel better. Ask them what bandaids are for. The five year olds were absolutely amazed to be able to find their pulses in their wrists and listen to each other's hearts with a stethescope (bring a cheapie one and stuff to clean the ear pieces - you wouldn't believe how much ear wax kids have at that age!!)
If I think of some more, I'll come back!
I did a presentation like that at my son's preschool when I was in nursing school. It was my community health project.
We read a book ("I Know Hot To Fight Germs" by Kate Rowan) and used something I believe was called GloGerm. The kids could rub it in their hands, then wash. It laft a "germ" residue that could be seen under a black light. Very cool effect for showing them how long they need to wash their hands.
When their hands were clean, they got a sucker
Heather
It's simple. Bring "tools of your trade".....like a clean stethoscope, jackets to try on, tongue blades that you hold FOR them......be creative. Let them touch and try the things you bring. At 3 that is the most fun way to get it across. They LOVE to listen to each others' heartbeats and breathsounds and try on the uniforms. I have done this for my kids' classes and they loved it. have FUN with this; it's a great age group. just remember their attention spans are about 1 minute....lol...hence the "toys" to play with! Good luck.
We had to go to a grade school and do a presentation. We did proper hand-washing and supplied them all with toothbrushes and little toothpastes. One of the dentists here in town gave us those pink tablets that you chew after brushing to see what a crappy job you did.
They loved it!
Shygirl
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Well here's the deal......I was asked to speak to a group of headstart kids about being a nurse. Its in about two weeks, they are having a community helpers day. It will be me, a doc, a cop, etc. The kids are 3-5 yo!! I just don't know what to tell to such little ones. I figure I will talk germs and show them how to wash hands.
Any suggestions yall!!
Thanks :kiss