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\"I've had a 'Mrs. Woods' stamp for years and have used it to stamp my classroom books,\" Woods said. \"I decided to grab that on a Monday morning, told students to wash their hands in the classroom sink and then come see their teacher -- this was their morning work as we call it. I put the stamp on their hands and they were sold when I told them prizes were involved.\"

That first day was \"training day.\" Because the kids knew they would get a prize once the stamp was gone, they wanted it off right away.

But \"once we went over the expectations and purpose, it became a routine for all of my students,\" she said. \"Each morning since then, they get their stamp and go about their day. I check for their stamp at the end of the day and if it's faded or gone, they get their prize.\"

The teacher called it a \"great motivator\" for the kids. The goal, she said, is to get the kids to a place where washing their hands multiple times a day is second nature.

\"Let's be honest, some student's biggest worry is if they'll get to recess on time,\" Woods said. \"Providing a visual reminder and incentive has boosted their hygiene regiment. I even joined in on the fun and put a stamp on my hand to be their positive role model.\"

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