Hand Washing This long process work requires the child to focus while developing concentration skills. Also, they are refining the fine motor skills at the same time. Step 1 The child puts on an apron by laying the apron on a table. Next, the child picks up the short side of the apron (with only three fingers from each hand). Finally, the apron is pulled up and over the head. The child slowly pulls the apron down onto the shoulders while placing the arms in the designated sleeves. Step 2 The child carries a porcelain pitcher (with both hands) to the sink to be filled with water. Next, the child carries the full pitcher back to the hand washing table and pours it into a bowl. Finally, the child is able to take the soap and scrub his hands. Step 3 When the child is finished, it is time for the process of clean up. First, the child dries his hands with a towel. Next, the child pulls out a pail from underneath the table and places it on the floor in front of the hand washing table. The water filled bowl is picked up with both hands and gently tipped over the pail emptying all water inside. The pail is carried to the sink and emptied. As the child carries the empty pail back to the hand washing table, he prepares for the final step of completion. Step 4 The child takes a towel and dries the pail and bowl. Upon finishing, the child places the towel on the drying rack. Finally, the child reaches with both thumbs and index finger and pulls the apron up and over the head. Afterwards, the apron is placed back on the apron rack. All finished! This is why we call this a “long process” activity. It requires many steps. Also, it is necessary for the child to think (on their own) about what they need to do next.