How to Butter Bread

Age
3-6.

Materials

 * A large tray.
 * A small plate.
 * A butter knife.
 * A placemat.
 * A container with soft butter or margarine.
 * A few slices of bread in a closed container.

Preparation
Individual or small group presentation.

Presentation

 * 1) Introduce the activity and explain that you are going to show them how to butter a slice of bread.
 * 2) Ask the child to take the tray to the table.
 * 3) Take a slice of bread from the container and place it on the plate.
 * 4) Scoop out a small amount of butter or margarine with the butter knife and slowly spread it onto the bread.
 * 5) Repeat if necessary.
 * 6) Share the slice of bread with the child.
 * 7) Wash the butter knife and the plate.
 * 8) Invite the child to repeat the activity with another child.
 * 9) Remind him to return the tray to the shelf after he is finished.

Purpose

 * To teach a child how to carefully use a knife and to butter a slice of bread.