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Educate your students about proper hand washing. Tips like washing between the fingers and washing for a long enough time can keep germs out of your classroom. It’s common to teach students to sing the ABC’s while washing their hands.
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Keep cleaning supplies stocked up. Tissues, hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes are a must have for school days.
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Clean off any communal objects in the room like keyboards, writing utensils and chairs.
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Talk about healthy behavior. Even simple things like getting enough sleep and staying hydrated can help keep a student’s immune system strong.
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Encourage parents to keep their kids home if they are feeling sick. Figure out a system to make sure they can receive their schoolwork, so they don’t fall behind.
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Soft comforts like carpets and couches can hold many germs. Replace these with options that are easier to clean, like vinyl beanbag chairs.
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Make sure everyone washes their hands before returning to the classroom, after lunch, or recess.
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Practice the “Dracula sneeze.” Sneezing into the crook of your elbow keeps those airborne germs from spreading.
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Educate your students about germs. Pour glitter onto a couple students’ hands and have everyone shake hands for a few minutes. Watch how far the “germs” spread!
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Wipe down the classroom with disinfectant at the end of the day. Don’t forget the doorknobs!
Tips for Keeping a Clean Classroom
