Field: Practical Life (Care of the Environment)
Uses & Developmental Benefits:
The Polishing Shoes Activity Set helps children learn how to care for their personal belongings through a series of organized actions: preparation – execution – completion – cleanup. This activity not only develops fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination, but also fosters a sense of responsibility, carefulness, and respect for the environment.
Polishing shoes is a practical lesson with clear meaning for children, helping them appreciate the value of labor and feel proud of taking care of their own belongings.
Skills children will gain:
Hand-eye coordination and fine motor control
Performing a logical sequence of actions
Developing concentration and patience
Fostering independence and responsibility
Cultivating tidiness, organization, and respect for personal belongings
Recommended age: 3–6 years old
Materials and construction:
Shoe polishing kit sized to fit children's hands
Includes: brush, cleaning cloth, shoe polish (simulated/safe), tray
Safe, durable, and easy to grip materials
Arranged on a tray to allow children to take and put away items themselves after use
Applications in the classroom/at home:
Children work individually following the lesson presented by the teacher/adult
Practicing caring for their own shoes or model shoes
Extension: discussions about taking care of belongings and respecting hard work
Suitable for the Practical Life corner, helping children build self-care habits service and environmental care
