Montessori
Dust a low shelf with a cloth
Age range: 1–4 years
- Duration
- 10 min
- Location
- At home
- Category
- Montessori
- Type
- Activity
How to try it
Pick a bottom shelf with sturdy objects. Hand your toddler a dry cloth or old sock, show them how to wipe in one direction, and let them dust along the shelf. Lift an object together to wipe beneath it.
Materials
- Dry cloth or clean sock
- Low shelf
Safety note
Clear anything breakable or small from the shelf first, and keep the area free of cleaning products.
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Why it matters
Wiping a shelf is a real job that builds careful, controlled arm movements.
Benefit
Cleaning
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