Category:Polishing Metal

SILVER POLISHING

This activity:
 * Ages 4 and up
 * Indirect preparation for writing
 * Muscular coordination
 * Control of movement
 * Care of the environment
 * Eye-hand coordination

You will need:
 * paste silver polish
 * q-tips
 * small pieces of handy wipe, thick paper towel, or small rags
 * receptacle for dirty q-tips

Hold the q-tip as you would a pencil. Dip into the silver polish and apply it in small circular motions on the piece of silver. When finished with the q-tip, place it in the receptacle. Take the small piece of cloth and rub over the spot you applied the polish to.

This enhances control of order, and muscular coordination, care of the environment and concentration. This lesson helps the child with their concentration and coordination, while increasing care of the environment and fine motor skills. Additionally, they enjoy seeing the silver polished and nice and shiny.