Difference between revisions of "Silver Polishing"
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=== Age === | === Age === | ||
− | 3-6 <br> | + | 3-6 <br> |
=== Materials === | === Materials === | ||
− | Tray | + | *Tray. |
+ | *Felt cloth mat. | ||
+ | *Silver objects. | ||
+ | *Silver cleaner (for polishing silver). | ||
+ | *Cotton balls in a bowl for putting on cleaner. | ||
+ | *Felt Cloth for polishing.<br> | ||
=== Preparation === | === Preparation === | ||
− | This is an individual presentation. <br> | + | This is an individual presentation. <br> |
=== Presentation === | === Presentation === | ||
− | #Directress takes out the felt cloth mat from the tray and places it in front of the child, followed by the | + | #Directress takes out the felt cloth mat from the tray and places it in front of the child, followed by the silver objects, the silver cleaner, the bowl of cotton balls and the polishing felt cloth and places them in a line along the top of the mat. This serves to encourage order. |
− | #The Directress takes one cotton ball and dab it with the | + | #The Directress takes one cotton ball and dab it with the silver cleaner and cleans the silver object in a circular motion. |
− | #Subsequently, she uses the felt cloth to polish the | + | #Throw the dirty cotton ball into the dust bin. |
+ | #Subsequently, she uses the felt cloth to polish the silver by rubbing it in a circular motion. | ||
− | <br> | + | <br> |
=== Control Of Error === | === Control Of Error === | ||
− | Visual - Marks left on the | + | Visual - Marks left on the silver object. <br> |
=== Points Of Interest === | === Points Of Interest === | ||
− | <br> | + | <br> |
=== Purpose === | === Purpose === | ||
− | '''Direct aims:<br> ''' | + | '''Direct aims:<br>''' |
− | *To teach a child how to clean | + | *To teach a child how to clean silver objects. |
− | <br> '''Indirect aims:<br> ''' | + | <br>'''Indirect aims:<br>''' |
*To develop the child's eye hand coordination. | *To develop the child's eye hand coordination. | ||
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*To develop the child's self esteem. | *To develop the child's self esteem. | ||
− | <br> | + | <br> |
=== Variation === | === Variation === | ||
− | The exercise can also be carried out for polishing of wood, | + | The exercise can also be carried out for polishing of wood, mirrors and brass materials.<br>The only difference is the type of cleaner used.<br><br>When a child has mastered a particular skill, he may then be encouraged to polish the silver bells, school bell, etc. <br> |
=== Handouts/Attachment === | === Handouts/Attachment === | ||
− | <br> | + | <br> |
− | [[Category:Practical_Life]] | + | [[Category:Practical_Life]] [[Category:Practical_Life_3-6]] |
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Latest revision as of 21:44, 8 October 2009
Contents
Age
3-6
Materials
- Tray.
- Felt cloth mat.
- Silver objects.
- Silver cleaner (for polishing silver).
- Cotton balls in a bowl for putting on cleaner.
- Felt Cloth for polishing.
Preparation
This is an individual presentation.
Presentation
- Directress takes out the felt cloth mat from the tray and places it in front of the child, followed by the silver objects, the silver cleaner, the bowl of cotton balls and the polishing felt cloth and places them in a line along the top of the mat. This serves to encourage order.
- The Directress takes one cotton ball and dab it with the silver cleaner and cleans the silver object in a circular motion.
- Throw the dirty cotton ball into the dust bin.
- Subsequently, she uses the felt cloth to polish the silver by rubbing it in a circular motion.
Control Of Error
Visual - Marks left on the silver object.
Points Of Interest
Purpose
Direct aims:
- To teach a child how to clean silver objects.
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 develop the child's self esteem.
Variation
The exercise can also be carried out for polishing of wood, mirrors and brass materials.
The only difference is the type of cleaner used.
When a child has mastered a particular skill, he may then be encouraged to polish the silver bells, school bell, etc.
Handouts/Attachment