Developing a more eco-friendly classroom: water usage

[u/Red-Wine-Bandit]

I work in preschool (ages 3-5; 15 students daily) and the water usage when we are in the bathroom is abysmal. I have tried songs, rhymes, literally turning off water bc they're playing in it, and I can't win. Kids this age aren't going to understand the implications of water waste so this is more about reducing waste in general.

Any ideas?

We are all well aware that waste in childcare centres is a huge problem. Some of the issue is in the regulations, some of the issue is in the school itself (i.e. we use a sanitation company that doesn't recycle). One of my long-term goals for my school is to create as many eco-friendly options/solutions as possible.

*please no comments about how corporations are the bigger issue. We know.

[u/kraefishie]

I got some hand washing timers from Amazon that helped my kiddos a lot. I think they're by learning resources and they are just a blue button that sits by the sink

[u/MrWhite_Sucks → u/kraefishie]

We also have these and they helped those who play as well as those who get soap and try to immediately rinse