Orange Squeezing

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Orange Squeezing
Practical Life - Food Preparation
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LevelPrimary
Age3 - 5
PrerequisitesLiquid Pouring
Using a Sponge
Materialshalf an orange
juicer with pitcher base
scrap bowl
glass
tray
(a bowl of halved oranges should be on the shelf next to the tray)

This activity teaches the child how to make fresh squeezed orange juice.

Presentation

  1. Invite the child to the lesson. Show them where the work is on the desk, and name the work. Note-remind child to wear an apron if he or she forgets.
  2. Place the orange half on the juicer. Hold the juicer still with one hand and with the other press down on the orange while twisting.
  3. Turn to the orange over to see if there are parts that need to be juiced more. If so, point these parts out to the child. Then, turn the orange over and squeeze more. Repeat until finished.
  4. Place the orange peel in the scrap bowl.
  5. Pour the orange juice from the juicer to the glass.
  6. Drink the juice.
  7. Clean up: Empty the scrap bowl into the trash. Wash and dry all the dishes and return them to the tray. Place another orange half on the tray so the work will be ready for the next person.

Points of Interest

Squeezing the juice Drinking the juice Sharing the juice

Control of Error

Variations and Extensions