Best Germ Kit for Schools

For most classrooms, daycare rooms and early learning programs, a complete Glo Germ kit with a UV lamp, gel or oil, powder and training materials is the best fit. Kit 1004 suits a standard class, Kit 1007 larger groups or school-wide use, and the Premium Mini Kit small groups or a single demo. GermWise accepts purchase orders from schools and school boards.

What should a classroom germ kit include?

A real UV lamp matters most. Glo Germ glows under long-wave UV light, and a lamp bright enough for a whole group means every student can see the glow, not just the one holding the light. A kit should also pair gel for hands with powder for surfaces, so one set covers handwashing checks and surface-spread activities.

Look for teaching materials too. Activity sheets or a trainer's manual save lesson prep time. See our classroom activities and experiments for ready-to-run lessons.

Which kit fits my class, daycare or school?

Setting	Group size	Recommended kit	What's included	Price (CAD)
Single demo, daycare or early learning room	Small group	Premium Mini Kit	1003 UV lamp, 2 oz gel, 1.2 oz powder, trainer's manual, activity sheets	See shop
Standard classroom	One class	Kit 1004 (gel or oil)	UV flashlight, 8 oz gel or oil, 4 oz powder, training materials	See shop
Large class, gym or multiple classes	Large group or school-wide	Kit 1007 (gel or oil)	UV flashlight, 8 oz gel or oil, 4 oz powder, training materials	See shop
Bright room	Add to any kit	Soft Glo Box	Soft-shell foldable viewing box	See shop
Refills for the year	As needed	Gel 8 oz, Powder 4 oz	Gel or oil for hands, powder for surfaces	See shop gel, See shop powder

Prices as of September 29, 2026, pulled from the same product data as the shop. The shop always shows the current price.

Is there a kit for daycares and early learning?

Yes. The Premium Mini Kit suits a daycare room or a small group of young children, and the gel goes on hands like lotion. Adults should apply the gel, run the UV check and supervise handwashing. For a group activity, try The Handshake Chain and How Well Did We Wash?

How long does one kit last?

The UV lamp is reusable and refills are sold separately.

Can my school or board order with a purchase order?

Yes. Schools and school boards can submit a purchase order on the purchase order page. To order for several classrooms or schools, the bulk order page lets you add many items at once and see the total cost of a larger order. Pricing is the same for all customers.

What free resources come with it?

GermWise offers free printable worksheets for Kindergarten to Grade 6 in English, French and Spanish on the school worksheets page. The trainer's manual is a free download there too, and the Premium Mini Kit includes a printed trainer's manual and activity sheets.

Does it fit the curriculum?

Glo Germ activities can support hygiene expectations in the Ontario curriculum. Two examples, as cited in a public health teaching tool:

• Ontario Kindergarten Program (2016), 6.3: "practise and discuss appropriate personal hygiene that promotes personal, family and community health"
• Ontario Grade 1 Health and Physical Education (2019), D2.5: "demonstrate an understanding of and apply proper hygienic procedures for protecting their own health and preventing the transmission of disease to others"

Source: Niagara Region Public Health handwashing and germs teaching tool. For other provinces and territories, check your own curriculum documents for the hand hygiene and health expectations that apply to your grade.

Can I add a plush germ to the lesson?

Giant Microbes plush toys work well for "meet the germ" discussions. See the Giant Microbes collection.

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