Any other parent think this is unsanitary?

[kaseyC]

My DD's 2nd grade class just completed the same activity. DD's teacher sent home a list and each child had to bring an unopened package of something. My DD had to bring in a box of Kix cereal. After the snack was made in class each child was given a portion. Each child also had to complete a mini project to show the class made from 100 items. My DD made a cheerio necklace.
At this point I do not worry about germs so much, the kid will be exposed to many unsanitary things.
I remember when I taught High School kid s use to share gum, used gum - take it right out of their mouths and pass it over to their neighbor. NOW THATS GROSS!!

 

[Talking Hands]

Very unsanitary and I don't thnk I would want my child to eat that graniola.

 

[C.Ann]

If you had any idea at all what children that age "share" on a daily basis, you wouldn't even give it a second thought..

Of course I would make sure that MY child washed his/her hands before counting raisins or nuts or whatever - but believe me, they won't be sharing any more germs with each other than they do every single day..

 

[dtuleya]

tiggerlover - I am a kindergarten aide. In my classroom before we do any project like that we have the children either wash their hands or use sanitizer. We even will "borrow" disposable gloves from our cafeteria. I understand what you are saying, but remember this. It is no different than touching toys, pencils, doorknobs, drinking fountains, books or anything else in the classroom. Your child will "trade" germs with their classmates. I know that we try to spray with Lysol if we get anytime of an outbreak.