Henry the Hand Champion Handwasher School Program

You have just discovered the state of the art Handwashing Awareness program that will never be forgotten by anyone (students, teachers or parents) who participates. Henry the Hand Champion Handwashing Awareness Program is based on the 4 Principles of Hand Awareness (Hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette). There is a self explanatory Teachers Curriculum Guide and a Coloring/Activity Book that is a multi-media lesson plan based curriculum and complies with many of the federal health education guidelines: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/op/handwashing.htm 

This multi-media Program will have an impact on every student and using the Reinforcement Tools periodically will improve the results necessary to develop life long practicers of the 4 Principles of Hand Awareness, which have been endorsed by the AMA and the AAFP. The 2 1/2 minute animation is very effective and can be used repetitively taking any oppurtunity to be used as a Reinforcement Tool to improve compliance, hence health. These children may work in food service(~45% of working teenagers) or health care later in life and will be better prepared to help prevent food borne or nosocomial infections(hospital acquired infections).

Also there is a Henry costume (7 feet tall when inflated) that can visit your school or community event, as well. There is a 15-20 minute Skit for your School or Community program to use for a successful performance. If Henry is not available, there are Henry hand puppets that can be used in a Puppet Show setting with the School Skit script.

To see one of the costumes go to the HomePage.

Henry the Hand School Visit checklist

The School nurse or Principal and a PTA parent have proven to be a good TEAM to carry out a successful. Some schools identify "Handwashing Awareness Week" (any time it works for your school, not limited to National Handwashing Awareness Week in December)  the week after the Skit so the students(and teachers) know what the 4  Principles of Hand Awareness are about. Down load Posters from the web to be posted in strategic locations to create intrigue and garner interest. There is International Clean Hands Week the 3rd week of september each year, International Infection Prevention Week in october and Patient Safety Awarenes Week in march.

Henry the Hand School Skit

The Skit is shown if you it hit the School Kit header above and can take between 10-25 minutes depending upon the Facilitator's interest in engaging the "audience" and emphasizing specific Principles. In addition to Henry (large costume or hand puppet) and his Songs you will need the following items:

1.      Bucket of (make-believe water) for washing Henry

2.      Large shower scrub brush

3.      Towel (beach size)

4.      Spray bottle for sneeze demonstration

5.      Bottle of liquid soap

6.      Posters/pictures of Henry’s 4 Principles

Teacher's Curriculum Guide

The Teacher’s Curriculum Guide is a 3 page “how-to” description of the Activity/Coloring Book. The Curriculum Guide on Henry the Hand’s website is a simple age appropriate lesson plan.  You will find definitions of germs, virus and bacteria, what germs do, where they can be found and how to help children understand how to avoid infections. It is designed for the student to  share with the family so they may learn the same primary infection prevention techniques.

Coloring/Activity Book

 This coloring/activity book is for students to color and take home to share with the family to improve their Hand Awareness,as well. Explore our integrated multi-media curriculum approach for teaching Hand Awareness in schools which can then be shared with their family and communities. The Coloring/Activity book, like the website, contains information and activities designed specifically for children in pre-school, primary, or intermediate grades. Black and white pictures allow children to color as they learn. (Some color has been added in the web versions to make the site more visually appealing to children.)

Go to http://www.henrythehand.com/pages/content/posters.html and  fill out the "form" completely then you will be forwarded to a page where you may download the Coloring/Activity Book Classroom Handwashing schedules and Home Handwashing schedule. There are samples of the posters below the "form". 

Henry the Hand Foundation allows you to copy for each student prior to your program or Henry the Hand’s school performance. These Posters or Coloring Book may be copied as needed to reinforce the message throughout the school year. It is available as a PDF and may be given away, not sold, for many to learn about the 4 Principles of Hand Awareness.  It is also available in Henry's Store for $10 per copy. Also available in Spanish language.

              Thank you,     

   Henry the Hand and Dr.Will

HTH Book Marks

Print Henry the Hand 4 Principles of Hand Awareness book marks as continuous reminder for both students and staff to practice the 4 Principles of Hand Awareness. Download, copy and laminate for ALL to benefit. also available in Henry's Store for $3 for 30.

Lyrics to Doin' the Handwash!

A CD is available in Henry's Store for $10. Great for PhysEd classes and simply a STRETCH between subjects in the classroom.

Lyrics to Henry the Hand's Theme song

A CD is available in Henry's Store for $10. It is GREAT for PhysEd classes or a break between subjects in the classroom.