Using Toliet
A fun use of video and song "Go, Flush, Wash, Dry" to teach bathroom manners
Instructions
- Here is a short video from England showing what to do after going to the bathroom: http://bbc.in/PyRsJM
- Listen to the accent and different words used
- Inform the child that video was made in the country of England
- Look at map/globe and find England
- Listen to the song “Go, Flush, Wash and Dry” by Martin Kerr or watch video here
Simplify
Review with the child how to flush a toilet - some toilets have a different flush mechanism on top or side and in public places are often automatic.
Extend
Share with a child some of the ways that all people have the same bodies. For example, everyone needs to sleep, eat, go to the bathroom, OR everyone needs to take breaths of air, have a beating heart, etc. Encourage the child to see how similar our bodies work whether we are old or young, white or black skin, girl or boy.
QUESTIONS FOR CHILD
Have you ever been afraid to use a bathroom; where and why?
Name items that are in all bathrooms. (sink, toilet, towels, soap, toilet paper, etc.)
Materials
- Song “Go, Flush, Wash and Dry” by Martin Kerr or watch video here
- world map/globe
- internet (smartphone/computer)
Activity Resources
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Curriculum Plan Resources
Skills Focus
- Shape - Rectangle
- Color - Orange
- Number - 1-4 Review
- Alphabet - O, U
- Senses - Sight
- Character Trait - Responsibility
- Target Words - Under, Up, Down, Tall
Monthly Proverb
Yiddish- If each person sweeps in front of his own door the whole street is clean
Did You Know?
"The brain builds itself in response to the child’s experiences. Brain circuits that the child uses in daily life are strengthened. Those that the child doesn’t use fade away. "
National Research Council From Neurons to Neighborhoods, 2000
Books to Read
"AlphaBugs: A Pop Up Alphabet Book"
by David Carter (Activity 1)
"Deep In The Swamp"
by Donna Bateman (Activity 22)
"Head to Toe"
by E. Carle (Activity 10)
"AlphaBugs: A Pop Up Alphabet Book". VIDEO
by David Carter (Activity 1)
"Head to Toe". VIDEO
by Eric Carle (Activity 10)
"Deep in The Swamp". VIDEO
by Donna Bateman (Activity 22)
Music Playlist
"When The Saints Go Marching In"
by Pete Fountain, Album: Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans? (Jazz) (Activity 2)
"Go, Flush, Wash, Dry"
by Martin Kerr, Album: Favorite Songs from the Family Learning House (Children) (Activity 24)
"The Noble Duke of York"
by Susan McRae, Album: Barney’s Song Book - 16 Favourites for Kids (Children) (Activity 15)
"When The Saints Go Marching In" VIDEO
by Pete Fountain (Activity 2)
"The Noble Duke of York" VIDEO
by Barney's Magical Musical Adventure (Activity 15)
"Go, Flush, Wash, Dry" VIDEO
by Martin Kerr, Album: Favorite Songs from the Family Learning House (Children) (Activity 24)
Monthly Materials List
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Fingerplay / Poems / Songs
Sing/Say The Alphabet
(Activity 26 Month 5)
ABCDEFG HIJKLMNOP QRSTUV WXYZ
Now I’ve said my ABC’s, Next time won't you sing with me.