Montessori
Wipe a mirror clean
Age range: 1–4 years
- Duration
- 10 min
- Location
- At home
- Category
- Montessori
- Type
- Activity
How to try it
Fix a shatter-resistant mirror at your child's height and give them a small damp cloth. Show them how to wipe from left to right, then let them take over and watch their reflection.
Materials
- Shatter-resistant mirror
- Small damp cloth
Safety note
Use a shatter-resistant mirror fixed firmly to the wall or floor, a cloth that is only damp, and stay nearby.
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Why it matters
Wiping a surface from one side to the other gives your child a real job to do and builds careful hand movements.
Benefit
Cleaning
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