Practical Example - Shell Polishing

Materials:
An abalone shell, baby oil in container, paintbrush, small piece of cloth, mat, sand paper tray

Work Surface:
Table

Presentation:
· Invite child
· Get work or go to the preset table
· Take the mat
· Take the shell and place it on the mat. Examine it
· Take the sand paper and sand the shell
· Squeeze a minimum of three drops of oil on the shell
· With your subdominant hand hold the shell
· Take the paintbrush in your dominant hand and start polishing it
· Take the piece of cloth and rub it in circles on the shell
· Observe old polish on cloth
· Admire
· Return all items to original places
· Invite child

Extensions/
Variations:
· Brass polishing
· Mirror polishing
· Silver polishing
· Car washing
· Wood polishing
· Shell washing

Points of Interest:
· Abalone shell
· Smell of the oil
· Use of paint brush
· Circular motion

Control of Error:
· Using the right size of paint brush
· Using the right amount of oil

Language:
Dull, Shiny, Shell, Baby Oil, Paintbrush, Etcetera

Age:
3+

Aims:
OCCI, Responsibility, learning to polish, care of environment, preparing for math