Cleaning Practical Life Exercises Ideas

Cleaning 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 Dustpan and brush

bucket, dustpan and brush, container of wood shavings or petals etc, chalk and cloth or marked area

brush into the marked area before collecting in the dustpan.

Also a miniature version of this activity

2 Sweeping 

broom, bucket, sweeping guide, dustpan and brush, container of wood shavings or petals etc,

3 Dusting

feather duster, small dusting brush, dusting cloth

dust shelves using smaller brush for intricate items

4 Sweeping Leaves

besom or garden broom

5 Mopping up spills

mop, bucket

mop up spilt water

6 Table crumbing

Table crumb brush set

Sweep the table clean ready for wiping.

7 Table scrubbing

Table scrubbing brush, stand for the brush, plastic bowl and plastic bucket, cloth

Scrub the table clean using clean water in the bowl, and dirty in the bucket.  Wipe, then dry with a clean cloth.

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.