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| Level = [[Primary]] | | Level = [[Primary]] | ||
| Age = 3 - 4 | | Age = 3 - 4 | ||
| Preqs = | | Preqs = [[Handling Sharp Objects]] <br> [[Dishwashing]] | ||
| Materials = slice of bread <br> plate <br> pat of butter <br> small dish for butter <br> tray <br> butter knife | | Materials = slice of bread <br> plate <br> pat of butter <br> small dish for butter <br> tray <br> butter knife | ||
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== Presentation == | == Presentation == | ||
# | # Put a slice a of bread, a clean knife, and a pat of butter on the tray | ||
# | # Take the tray to a table. | ||
# Place the napkin in your lap. | |||
# Get a little bit of butter with the knife. | |||
# Hold the bread steady with the other hand, and spread the butter on the bread. | |||
# Get more butter with the knife and spread it on the bread. Continue until all the butter has been spread on the bread. | |||
# Set the knife down and eat the bread. | |||
# '''Clean up:''' Wash the plate and dry it, then return it to the tray. | |||
== Points of Interest == | == Points of Interest == |
Revision as of 18:49, 24 November 2013
Buttering Bread | |
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Practical Life - Food Preparation | |
Level | Primary |
Age | 3 - 4 |
Prerequisites | Handling Sharp Objects Dishwashing |
Materials | slice of bread plate pat of butter small dish for butter tray butter knife |
In this activity the child learns how to butter bread.
Presentation
- Put a slice a of bread, a clean knife, and a pat of butter on the tray
- Take the tray to a table.
- Place the napkin in your lap.
- Get a little bit of butter with the knife.
- Hold the bread steady with the other hand, and spread the butter on the bread.
- Get more butter with the knife and spread it on the bread. Continue until all the butter has been spread on the bread.
- Set the knife down and eat the bread.
- Clean up: Wash the plate and dry it, then return it to the tray.
Points of Interest
Control of Error
Variations and Extensions
- Jam, peanut butter, apple butter, or cream cheese could be used instead of butter.
Material
- This example includes a place mat:
- Source: Counting Coconuts