Jubbles Posted August 2, 2014 Posted August 2, 2014 When doing a recent Forest School taster I was amazed at a simple yet effective way to wash your hands outside. I remember my days of being a Girl Guide and using a bowl of filthy soapy water that everyone else had already washed their hands in - yuk! I am sure all of you wonderful practitioners out there will say - "seen that, done it, got the t-shirt" but I thought it ingenious. If anyone tries it let me know how you get on with it.How to provide running water to wash hands outdoors without the need for a tap.docx 2
SueFinanceManager Posted August 5, 2014 Posted August 5, 2014 Well I think that is brilliant and so simple Oh and I am going to move this to the forest school forum area to share with others. Sue Admin team 1
Wildflowers Posted August 5, 2014 Posted August 5, 2014 I don't understand why it would be easier to cut, hang and pour through plastic bottles than to pour straight onto the hands? More fun it is though.
Jubbles Posted August 7, 2014 Author Posted August 7, 2014 Hello Wildflower. It was fun, but it also means you don't get a whole bottle of water poured in one go. The children would get the idea of quantity of water used to wash their hands as they pour it out for a friend! 1
Guest Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 no I have not seen this, really like it , we use wipes at forest school, not great for really muddy hands so will be looking at this thank you
Guest Posted September 15, 2016 Posted September 15, 2016 There are also Solar Showers, good for camping. They are basically black rubbery bags with a nozzle. Fill with water, put in sun to heat up, turn on tap. Google Solar Showers. also look in camping shops for good outdoor equipment.
Jester Posted September 15, 2016 Posted September 15, 2016 I can't open the attachment and I really want to read it!
Guest Posted September 15, 2016 Posted September 15, 2016 Imagine half of a plastic milk bottle with holes punched in the bottom hanging from a tree. Another child then pours water into it with a jug.
Jester Posted September 15, 2016 Posted September 15, 2016 Imagine half of a plastic milk bottle with holes punched in the bottom hanging from a tree. Another child then pours water into it with a jug. Thanks Tiggy, that sounds like a great idea! 1
Conker Posted September 15, 2016 Posted September 15, 2016 I can't open the attachment and I really want to read it! I had to open it with 'word' on another tab. Such a clever idea and so simple! 1
JohnSB Posted October 31, 2016 Posted October 31, 2016 (edited) I think we are talking about 'Tippy tap's' - they are really good for outdoor hygiene - and possibly even more valuable for children to learn about water conservation and sustainable development. Tippy Taps are really cool. OMEP have some good resources you can download from herehttp://omepuk.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=77&Itemid=86 Their Tippy Tap project started with this - the follow-up Edited October 31, 2016 by JohnSB
FSFRebecca Posted October 31, 2016 Posted October 31, 2016 I can't make the OMEP link work JohnSB - could you please post the web address in full?
JohnSB Posted October 31, 2016 Posted October 31, 2016 I can't make the OMEP link work JohnSB - could you please post the web address in full? That's odd it works OK on my browser: http://omepuk.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=77&Itemid=86
FSFRebecca Posted October 31, 2016 Posted October 31, 2016 That's odd it works OK on my browser: http://omepuk.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=77&Itemid=86 That one works, thank you
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