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== Presentation == | == Presentation == | ||
The material should be laid out on the shelf as shown. A stack of folded dusting cloths should be next to the tray, with one already on the tray with the brush. <br> | |||
[[Image:Object Dusting 1.JPG|200 px|center]] | |||
# | # Carry the tray to a mat or table. Then find an object from the room that needs dusting and bring it to the workspace. | ||
#:[[Image:Object Dusting 2.JPG| | #:[[Image:Object Dusting 2.JPG|220 px|center]] | ||
# | # Use the brush to dust the object. Be careful that the dust falls on the tray. | ||
#:[[Image:Object Dusting 4.JPG| | #:[[Image:Object Dusting 4.JPG|220 px|center]] | ||
# | # Fold the dusting cloth over the index and middle fingers of the dominant hand as shown. | ||
#:[[Image:Object Dusting 5.JPG| | #:[[Image:Object Dusting 5.JPG|190 px]] [[Image:Object Dusting 6.JPG|190 px]] [[Image:Object Dusting 7.JPG|190 px]] [[Image:Object Dusting 8.JPG|190 px]] | ||
# | # Use the cloth to dust the object. | ||
#:[[Image:Object Dusting 9.JPG| | #:[[Image:Object Dusting 9.JPG|220 px|center]] | ||
# | # Use the brush to sweep the dust from the tray into the trashcan. | ||
#:[[Image:Object Dusting 10.JPG| | #:[[Image:Object Dusting 10.JPG|220 px|center]] | ||
# | # Clean-up: Return the object that was dusted to its place. Put the dusting cloth in the laundry. Place the tray with the brush back on the shelf. Take a clean dusting cloth from the stack and put it on the tray for the next person. | ||
== Points of Interest == | == Points of Interest == | ||
*seeing the dust on the rag and on the tray | |||
*seeing the object become cleaner | |||
== Control of Error == | == Control of Error == | ||
The dark colored tray makes it easier for the child to see the dust. | The dark colored tray makes it easier for the child to see the dust. | ||
== Variations and Extensions == | == Variations and Extensions == | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:09, 4 June 2020
Dusting | |
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Practical Life - Care of the Environment | |
Level | Pre-Primary Primary |
Age | 3 - 4 |
Prerequisites | Folding |
Materials | cotton cloth soft-bristled brush object to dust dark colored tray |
This activity teaches the child how to dust objects.
Presentation
The material should be laid out on the shelf as shown. A stack of folded dusting cloths should be next to the tray, with one already on the tray with the brush.
- Carry the tray to a mat or table. Then find an object from the room that needs dusting and bring it to the workspace.
- Use the brush to dust the object. Be careful that the dust falls on the tray.
- Fold the dusting cloth over the index and middle fingers of the dominant hand as shown.
- Use the cloth to dust the object.
- Use the brush to sweep the dust from the tray into the trashcan.
- Clean-up: Return the object that was dusted to its place. Put the dusting cloth in the laundry. Place the tray with the brush back on the shelf. Take a clean dusting cloth from the stack and put it on the tray for the next person.
Points of Interest
- seeing the dust on the rag and on the tray
- seeing the object become cleaner
Control of Error
The dark colored tray makes it easier for the child to see the dust.