👋 Welcome Families, Teachers & Young Learners!

  • Get ready to sing, scrub, and shine! The Sudsy Song Handwashing Challenge is a joyful way for children ages 4–8 to learn healthy habits through music, movement, and storytelling. Whether you're at home, in a classroom, or part of a community group, everyone is invited to join the fun!

Join the Challenge

🎁 What You’ll Receive

Every participant gets:

❇️ A printable “Sudsy Star” certificate

❇️ A handwashing steps sheet with song lyrics

❇️ A chance for Author Latrice McGlothin to visit your school (in person w/in 25 miles of LA County or virtual)

❇️ A chance to win a Sudsy Soap bar from our partner Soap Bars N More

❇️ (For Winning Classroom) The author will donate the Hello Coco! Book for your school and classroom library

❇️ (For Winning Individual) Autographed copy of the Hello Coco! Book

  • 🎥 How to Join the Challenge

    1. Learn the Song & Steps Watch our video tutorial or download the handwashing steps sheet with lyrics.

    2. Record Your Video Show your child or students singing the song and demonstrating the six steps. 📱 Tip: Keep it under 60 seconds.

    3. Submit Your Entry Email your video by following the instructions below.

    How to Submit Your Video (2 quick steps)

    A. Complete the Consent Form here → https://forms.gle/1PwgWiW4GdxWoWR18.

    B. Upload your video at https://fromsmash.com — choose Email and send to submissions@2LPublishing.com

    Important: Name your video ChildFirstName_LastInitial_StateAbbreviation.mp4 (e.g., Jordan_M_NY.mp4).

    In Smash’s message box paste your name, email, child’s first name.

    (We’ll confirm once both consent + video are received.)

    Find “How to” guide here.

    Hello Coco! Suds, Songs, and Aunt Fancy’s Salad

📖 What’s the Challenge About?

  • Inspired by the book Hello Coco!, this challenge helps kids learn the six official steps to healthy handwashing—through a catchy song and playful activities.

    Here’s what you’ll do:

    • Read or listen to Hello Coco! Don't have the book? Find it here.

    • Learn the handwashing song featured in the story

    • Practice the six handwashing steps

    • Record a short video showing off your sudsy skills!

🗓️ Challenge Timeline

  • Sept 26 – Oct 5
    Campaign begins - submit your video
    All submissions must be received by 11:59PM PST on October 5, 2025.

    Oct 6 – 11
    Voting week: View and choose your favorite video

    Oct 15
    Global Handwashing Day Celebration: Winners announced, live reading & sing-along!

💡 Why It Matters

Handwashing is one of the simplest and most powerful ways to stay healthy. When children learn it
through music, stories, and play, the habit becomes natural and long-lasting. This challenge not only
promotes good hygiene but also strengthens early literacy skills and boosts student confidence.

📚 Bonus for Teachers & Homeschoolers

The challenge aligns with important learning standards, making it a fun, standards-based enrichment
activity:

  • Common Core ELA: Story elements, connecting illustrations to text, and foundational phonics

  • California Health Education: Hygiene, germ prevention, and the 6 steps of proper handwashing

Designed especially for TK–2nd grade classrooms and home learning environments.

📬 Questions or Need Help?

Contact us at: 📧 submissions@2LPublishing.com

🎉 Let’s Make Handwashing a Habit—With Heart!

Ready to join the fun? Download your handwashing sheet, learn the song, and share your video using #SudsySongChallenge. We can’t wait to see your sudsy stars shine!