A few years ago, we decided as a group to hold a 'Headlice awareness day'!
These are some of the activities we all enjoyed together .. and apart from some horrified initial looks .. from adults!!! ... we had terrific fun!!!
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Baby dolls in the water tray with cups, combs & brushes. a couple of empty shampoo bottles (just for squirting
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A smelly, feely activity with shampoo and conditioners. smell and smear them over sheets of paper
(watch for sensitive skins with this activity).
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Bubble blowing, Fill some shallow pots with water and shampoo, put them onto large trays and add straws and children
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We tried to blow/build the highest tower of bubbles!
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black outline sheets for colouring and markmaking activities
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At group time we had a relevant story and a chat about 'itchy heads'
This was just a basic Q&A time where the children found out that it was ok to have itchy heads and a good idea to let mums/dads/guardians know about it.
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All children went home with an activity pack, soggy sleeves and DoH guidance on managing head lice outbreaks.
Well, Have fun .......................