Parents and Caregivers
Parents, guardians, and caregivers start teaching handwashing long before school starts. By continuing to reinforce good hygiene habits and setting a good example, you can help support the health of your child, their school, and the community.
Commit to Clean Toolkit
Download the toolkit to help keep your students save, healthy, and in school.
Exploration Clean
What is in liquid soap and how does it help remove germs when washing your hands? Visit the Exploration Clean site with your kids to learn some of the chemistry behind cleaning products.
Kid’s Corner
Looking for a way to teach and reinforce good hygiene habits? Point your child to our Kid’s Corner, with matching games, word searches and more!
Key Stats
10,000
The number of hospitalizations of children due to the flu each year
8
million
Average number of cases of the flu each year in Americans under the age of 17
$120
billion
The total amount of money missed school days cost the U.S. each year, including missed work time for child care
Resources
Teaching Handwashing at Home
