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== Presentation ==
== Presentation ==
The material should be laid out on the shelf as shown with extra towels next to the tray.<br>
The material should be laid out on the shelf as shown with extra towels next to the tray.<br>
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# Carry the tray to a table to be washed.
# Carry the tray to a table to be washed.
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# Move the chairs to the side.
# Move the chairs to the side.
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#:[[Image:Table Washing 3.JPG|320 px]]
# Move the tray to one of the chairs.
# Move the tray to one of the chairs.
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# Spray soapy water on the table.
# Spray soapy water on the table.
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# Scrub the table with the sponge.
# Scrub the table with the sponge.
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# Squeeze out extra water from the sponge into the bowl as needed.
# Squeeze out extra water from the sponge into the bowl as needed.
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# Dry the table with the towel.
# Dry the table with the towel.
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# Take the towel to the laundry.  Empty the water from the bowl into the sink.  Move the tray to the table and push in the chairs.
# Take the towel to the laundry.  Empty the water from the bowl into the sink.  Move the tray to the table and push in the chairs.
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# Return the tray to the shelf.  Replace the used towel with a clean one from the stack on the shelf.
# Return the tray to the shelf.  Replace the used towel with a clean one from the stack on the shelf.
== Points of Interest ==
== Points of Interest ==

Revision as of 10:46, 28 March 2012

Table Washing
Practical Life - Care of the Environment
Table Washing 6.JPG
LevelPrimary
Age3 - 4
PrerequisitesLiquid Pouring
Using a Sponge
Materialsspray bottle with soapy water
sponge
bowl
small towel
tray
table to wash

This activity teaches the child how to wash a table.

Presentation

The material should be laid out on the shelf as shown with extra towels next to the tray.

Table Washing 1.JPG
  1. Carry the tray to a table to be washed.
    Table Washing 2.JPG
  2. Move the chairs to the side.
    Table Washing 3.JPG
  3. Move the tray to one of the chairs.
    Table Washing 4.JPG
  4. Spray soapy water on the table.
    Table Washing 5.JPG
  5. Scrub the table with the sponge.
    Table Washing 6.JPG
  6. Squeeze out extra water from the sponge into the bowl as needed.
    Table Washing 7.JPG
  7. Dry the table with the towel.
    Table Washing 8.JPG
  8. Take the towel to the laundry. Empty the water from the bowl into the sink. Move the tray to the table and push in the chairs.
    Table Washing 9.JPG
  9. Return the tray to the shelf. Replace the used towel with a clean one from the stack on the shelf.

Points of Interest

Control of Error

Variations and Extensions