How to Grate Soap

Age
3-6.

Materials

 * A large tray.
 * A container with a bar of soap.
 * A container with a grater.
 * A small box.
 * A small brush.

Preparation
Individual or group presentation.

Presentation

 * 1) Introduce the child to the activity.
 * 2) Carry the tray to the table.
 * 3) Take the bar of soap and the grater, slowly begin grating the soap into the plastic tray.
 * 4) Show the child how she needs to be careful not to place her fingers or knuckles too close to the grater.
 * 5) Remove the lid from the soap box and using the brush, brush the grated soap into the box.
 * 6) Brush all of the soap off the grater into the soap box.
 * 7) Smell the grated soap in the soap box.
 * 8) Place the lid back onto the soap box.
 * 9) Invite the child to repeat the activity and put it back in the shelf when she is finished.

Purpose

 * To develop a child's coordination with fine motor skills.