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=== Make Your Own === | === Make Your Own === | ||
'''Cloths''' | '''Cloths''' | ||
*These can be cut from old towels, old flannel shirts or sheets, old t-shirts or dress shirts | *These can be cut from old towels, old flannel shirts or sheets, old t-shirts or dress shirts | ||
*Cut into 4 inch squares (this is a great task for parent volunteers, or for older children) | *Cut into 4 inch squares (this is a great task for parent volunteers, or for older children) | ||
*If you'd like the cloths to last longer, you can hem or serge the edges (another task for a parent volunteer) | *If you'd like the cloths to last longer, you can hem or serge the edges (another task for a parent volunteer) | ||
'''Glass Cleaner''' | '''Papers''' | ||
*Black and white newspaper can be cut into squares to polish | |||
*Coffee filters can be used | |||
'''Glass Cleaner''' | |||
*Here is [https://crunchybetty.com/battle-of-the-homemade-glass-cleaners/ a blog post by Crunchy Betty] comparing four recipes for homemade glass polish. | *Here is [https://crunchybetty.com/battle-of-the-homemade-glass-cleaners/ a blog post by Crunchy Betty] comparing four recipes for homemade glass polish. | ||
**Using distilled water in the mix can work a lot better than tap water, especially if you have hard water. | **Using distilled water in the mix can work a lot better than tap water, especially if you have hard water. |
Revision as of 15:21, 6 May 2020
Glass Polishing | |
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Practical Life - Care of the Environment | |
Level | Primary |
Age | 3 - 5 |
Prerequisites | Eyedropper Transfer Using a Sponge Folding |
This activity teaches the child how to polish glass.
Presentation
- step one
- step two
Points of Interest
Control of Error
Variations and Extensions
Material
Make Your Own
Cloths
- These can be cut from old towels, old flannel shirts or sheets, old t-shirts or dress shirts
- Cut into 4 inch squares (this is a great task for parent volunteers, or for older children)
- If you'd like the cloths to last longer, you can hem or serge the edges (another task for a parent volunteer)
Papers
- Black and white newspaper can be cut into squares to polish
- Coffee filters can be used
Glass Cleaner
- Here is a blog post by Crunchy Betty comparing four recipes for homemade glass polish.
- Using distilled water in the mix can work a lot better than tap water, especially if you have hard water.
- The water only needs to be warm when you mix the ingredients initially.
Where to Buy
Glass Polishing Set
Montessori Services $78.00 (with table mat and apron)
Montessori Services $25.00 (economy set)
Glass Polish
Montessori Services $3.95 (polish tablet)
Hand Mirror
Waterproof Placemats
Spray Bottles
Smock