Polishing Practical Life Exercises Ideas

Polishing activities for the Practical Life area, which can be presented as described below, or to augment your existing activities.  Choose from the related products to create your own activities or follow our recommendations:

Suggestions

1 Glasses cleaning

water spray, cloth, old spectacles, tray

polish lenses clean

2 Shoe polishing 

apron, basket, mat, polish, polish brushes, cloth, apron, leather shoe

apply the polish using the applicator brush, polish off with the larger brush, and buff with the cloth

3 Wood Polishing

basket, apron, mat, polish, cotton swab, cloth, object, tray

use a non-toxic polish (eg beeswax softened with olive oil)

4 Wood Oiling

basket, apron, mat, olive oil, cotton swab, cloth, object, tray

oiling wooden spoons is a food safe way of prolonging their life

5 Brass/Silver Polishing

basket, apron, mat, polish, cotton swab, cloth, object, tray

use a non-toxic polish (eg diluted lemon juice for metal)

6 Polishing coins

apron, disinfected copper coins, white vinegar spray, salt in small pot, cotton pads, cotton buds, containers, tray

we do recommend that the coins are disinfected before use

7 Polishing a mirror

mat, mirror, small spray of dilute white vinegar, application cloth, polishing cloth

Suggestions for additional items needed: large plastic jug, apron, cloths, sponge cloths, child safe detergent.

Of course, these are only suggested activities and you can mix and match the items as you wish. We'd love to see your own ideas.

Get inspired for alternative activities with videos and photos here.

PLEASE NOTE: This pack recommends real kitchen items not toys, some of which are made from glass. They are only for use under the supervision of an adult, and you should assess the risk posed each time they are used.