February Gem Scooping

For this work you'll need a tray, 2 different size bowls, gems (I found these heart gems at Michael's), a wire strainer, and a sponge for spills.

1. To begin, have the gems in the smaller bowl without water.
2. Take one gem at a time and place it the larger bowl with water.
3. Pick up the strainer and scoop one gem up.
4. Keep the strainer over the bowl with water and allow all the water to strain.
5. I usually give the strainer on the sponge a tap tap to make sure all the water is extracted.
6. I then move the strainer over the smaller bowl without water and gently place the gem into the bowl.
7. Once all the gems are in the smaller bowl without water,  I ask the child if they'd like a turn.
8. After they've completed their turn, have them return the tray to the shelf.