We’ve all loved our germ unit, and germ-themed books have been very helpful in teaching about the importance of good hygiene. My grandkids have been drawn to the germ books and love reading them and having them read aloud. Perfect!
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Just choose books based on your child’s age and what you think will engage your child’s interest. I recommend checking out the “Look Inside the Book” feature on Amazon and reading reviews there. Another place to learn about a book is on YouTube. You can typically see the entire book there.
Montessori-friendly books use photos or realistic illustrations. They don’t have talking animals or a lot of fantasy. But many books that have fantasy and talking animals are wonderful books, and I love sharing them with children who understand the difference between fantasy and reality.
For toddlers and preschoolers, about ¾ of the books I use are typically Montessori friendly (focusing on reality without smiling or talking animals or smiling or talking vehicles).
Books for a Germ Theme
I’m featuring books here about germs mainly for preschool through elementary-age kids.
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Books for a Germ Theme
Forward-Facing Book Display (similar style)
Top Shelf of Forward -Facing Display:
- See Inside Germs has a lot of interesting information about Germs.
- The Bacteria Book by Steve Mould, which is filled with information about bacteria and other microbes
- The Secret Life of Viruses
2nd Shelf:
- Germs: Fact and Fiction, Friends and Foes
- Germs Up Close
- The Giant Germ chapter book (a Magic School Bus book)
3rd Shelf:
4rd Shelf:
- Sick Simon (I often find my grandkids reading this book.)
- Curious George Discovers Germs (One of my grandson’s favorites!)
- Wash Your Hands, Mr Panda
Bottom Shelf
- The Magic School Bus Fights Germs
- Germs Are Not for Sharing (There’s also a Germs Are Not for Sharing board book for toddlers.)
- What Are Germs? (Very First Lift-the-Flap Questions & Answers)
- A Germ’s Journey: Dirty Hands! Clean Hands!
Some other books we’re using:
- I love DK’s First Human Body Encyclopedia for its beautiful images and easy-too-understand information.
- Ultimate Bodypedia
- The Fascinating Human Body Book: 500 Phenomenal Facts (My grandkids love this book!)
- Germs vs Soap (Silly and fun and kids love it, but it has a couple of strange concepts such as “energy cupcakes.” It definitely emphasizes the importance of using soap!)
- Pete the Kitty: Wash Your Hands (My almost-5-year-old grandson loves to read this!)
On the other side of the room, is a shelf with these books on the top:
Shelf with Handwashing, Germ, and Human Body Books
- Wash Your Hands!
- The Berenstain Bears Come Clean for School
- Let’s Clean Up!
- The Magic School Bus Inside Ralphie – A Book About Germs
- The Magic School Bus Inside the Human Body
You can also see more germ books as they’re published here.
More Hygiene and Medical Worker Printables and Activities
Free Germ Printables and Montessori-Inspired Germ Activities
Free Germ Songs and Educational Printables
Montessori-Inspired Germ Pack for DIY Cards and Counters, Number or Letter Matching, Number or Letter Basket, Bead Bar Work, Hands-on Math Operations, Number or Letter Salt/Sand Writing Tray, Letter Tracing, DIY Movable Alphabet, and Creative Writing (subscriber freebie, so just sign up for my email to get the link and password – or check your inbox if you’re already a subscriber).
- Handwashing Activities for Kids – Free Songs and Lessons
- Fun with Handwashing + Handwashing Song by a 2 Year Old
- Montessori-Inspired Hygiene Lessons to Help Kids Stay Healthy
- Free Songs about Getting a Shot {Kids’ Vaccination Resources}
- Focusing on Toddler Manners in the 100 Acts of Kindness Challenge (uses free hygiene printables from Every Star Is Different)
- Montessori Self-Care Printables for Multiple Ages (includes germ and hygiene printables from Every Star Is Different)
Free Medical Worker Printables and Montessori-Inspired Medical Worker Activities
Free Doctor and Nurse Do-a-Dot Printables (Montessori-Inspired Phonics Instant Download)
Free Medical Worker Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Downlaod)
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Free Ambulance Printables and Montessori-Inspired Ambulance Activities
Free Dental Health Printables and Montessori-Inspired Dental Health Activities
Free Dentist Do-a-Dot Phonics Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download)
The Ultimate Montessori-Inspired Dental Health Unit
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These are great ideas to implement with young children. It is always hard to come up with and create hands-on Montessori lessons for children so thank you so much for designing these and sharing them for others to use!
My pleasure, Heather! I’m so glad they’re helpful for you! 🙂 Deb