It's that time of year when many are getting sick. To make washing hands a little more exciting, try creating a DIY soap container. Use a clear soap container and let your little ones decorate the outside. Putting some water-resistant toys inside, adds to the fun.
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What You'll Need
- Plastic, water-resistant objects to go inside such as
How We Did It
![diy-soap1 DIY Lego Soap - how2play.toda](https://how2play.today/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/DIY-soap1-400x400.jpg)
Gather your ingredients. Providing limited options helps prevent over stimulation and contains messiness.
![diy-soap2 Allow them to put stickers on themselves.](https://how2play.today/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/DIY-soap2-400x400.jpg)
Ask your child to find the correct letters and allow them to put them on.
![diy-soap3 Time to add the Legos or other small items you've decided to use.](https://how2play.today/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/DIY-soap3-400x400.jpg)
Time to add the legos or any other items you decided to use.
![diy-soap4 Wash Your Hands!](https://how2play.today/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/DIY-soap4-400x400.jpg)
Let's wash hands! She was so excited that she washed her hands over and over.
![diy-soap5 DIY lego soap - allowing them to do entire project on their own builds fine motor skills and confidence](https://how2play.today/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/DIY-soap5-400x400.jpg)
Finished product! Allowing your child to make the entire product all on their own builds fine motor skills, problem solving skills and most importantly, it builds confidence.