“Washing Machine” explained in 4 pictures
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Children understand that a washing machine is a home appliance that cleans clothes with water and detergent, and that it is a tool to use safely with an adult
💬 What is a washing machine?
A washing machine is a home appliance that washes clothes and towels. It cleans clothes that have sweat or dirt on them. It is found in the washroom or laundry area at home.
🤔 Where is the washing machine in your home?
💬 Putting in clothes and getting ready to wash
Put the clothes to be washed inside the washing machine. Water and detergent are used to remove dirt. An adult puts in the detergent.
🤔 What are some things you put in the washing machine to wash?
💬 It spins around inside to wash
Inside the washing machine, the clothes move around and around. Water and detergent remove the dirt. After that, they are rinsed with clean water.
🤔 What do you think happens to the clothes when they spin around?
💬 Take them out when it is finished
At the end, the washing machine squeezes out the water. When it is finished, take out the washed things. Wet clothes are hung up to dry.
🤔 Where do you hang a washed towel to dry?