One of the trickiest challenges we face in the classroom is keeping our CNA, PCT, and Health Science students engaged while also reinforcing essential concepts.
You know how it goes… one minute you’re reviewing infection control, the next minute, someone’s zoning out and doodling on their hand.
That’s why I created the “Fill the Wash Basin” Interactive Games- designed to make review time exciting, collaborative, and hands-on.
These games are printable, paper-based, and classroom friendly, perfect for energizing students whether you’re reviewing at the end of a unit, running centers, or just trying to keep everyone awake after lunch.
How the Game "Fill the Wash Basin is Played"
The concept is simple but so effective:
- All the students need to play this game is the playing cards, tokens and a wash basin (not included)
- Students pull a card with a question (for example, on infection control, bowel & bladder, or vital signs).
- If they answer correctly, they “earn” a token—these can be bubbles, soap, water droplets, or bath thermometers—and place it into their real wash basin.
- If the answer is wrong, the card goes back into the pile to give another student a chance later.
- If a student or team draws a “Lose a Turn” (your water is cold) card, they lose a turn.
- Play continues until the teacher calls time or the question cards run out.
The student or team with the most tokens wins!
Play Variations for Fill the Wash Basin Game
- Large Classes: Divide into teams. One member answers at a time while teammates cheer them on.
- Small Groups/Centers: Students rotate through the game independently, answering cards and adding to their own basin.
- Teacher-Led: The instructor reads questions aloud, and students compete individually to fill their basins.
Want more ideas on how to make centers work in CNA or PCT training? Check out my blog post: Light Up Your CNA or PCT Classroom with Centers—DIY Style.
What’s Included in the "Fill the Wash Basin 5-in-1 Bundle"
1. Infection Control Game
Students review infection control practices while racing to fill their basin with tokens. From PPE to handwashing and beyond, this game helps reinforce habits that prevent infection.
2. Bowel & Bladder Game
Answering questions earns tokens while reinforcing best practices in elimination care—an often tricky topic made engaging and fun.
3. Ethical & Legal Game
Students navigate real-world CNA scenarios and demonstrate their knowledge of resident rights, ethics, and professional boundaries.
4. Vital Signs Game
Students test their knowledge on taking, recording, and interpreting vital signs while earning pieces to complete their basin.
5. Comprehensive Review Game
The ultimate wrap-up! Students answer a mix of questions from different topics to show what they’ve mastered. Perfect for test prep!
Why Students (and Teachers) Love This Game
- Interactive, competitive, and hands-on without being stressful
- Printable and low-prep—you only need basins
- Reinforces CNA and PCT essentials through active learning
- Works perfectly for centers, group work, or whole-class review
- Encourages teamwork, communication, and problem-solving
Ready to Bring Game-Based Learning to Your Class?
Grab the Fill the Wash Basin Interactive Games 5-in-1 Bundle today.
Your students will stay engaged.
You’ll get meaningful review.
And everyone walks away a winner.
Have YOU tried using centers or team-based games in your classroom?
I’d love to hear how you’ve used them for your students!
Comment below!
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