Wiping Tables

Table wiping teaches children to maintain clean work and eating surfaces while developing thorough habits.

• Framework: Montessori
• Unit: Practical Life
• Learning area: Care of Environment
• Level: Ages 3-4

Objectives

• Learn surface cleaning
• Develop systematic approach
• Build environmental responsibility

Materials

• Sponge or cloth
• Spray bottle with diluted cleaner
• Dry cloth

Instructions

1. Spray table surface lightly. 2. Wipe with damp cloth using circular motions. 3. Start at far corner. 4. Work toward near edge. 5. Check for missed spots. 6. Dry with clean cloth. 7. Rinse and wring cleaning cloth.

Educator tip

Teach children to check their work from different angles. Model wiping crumbs into hand before wet wiping.

Assessment

Child wipes table clean with no residue remaining.

More from Practical Life

• Washing Windows
• Dusting Shelves
• Vacuuming
• Emptying Trash
• Scrubbing with a Brush
• Polishing Wood
• Polishing Metal
• Arranging Flowers