Dusting

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Age

3-6

Materials

• A feather duster.
• A piece of rag.
  

Preparation

This can be a group presentation.

Presentation

1. The Directress gathers the children together, sitting in a circle.
2. Show the children how to dust using a feather duster by sweeping the dust with light movement.
3. If using a piece of rag, dampen the cloth and wipe the surface covered with dust.
4. Rinse the rag with water, squeeze out the water and then wipe again.
   

Control Of Error

Points Of Interest

Purpose

Direct aims:

• To teach a child how to dust.

Indirect aims:

• To develop the child's eye hand coordination.
• To develop the child's fine motor control.
• To develop the child's concentration.
• To develop the child's independence.
• To satisfy the child's self esteem.

Variation

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