Ask your child to think about what happens to the detergent when the water goes into the machine, how the laundry gets clean, and where the water goes when the machine has stopped. Using the clothes dryer introduces children to important science concepts, such as observing changes, making predictions, and learning about heat. Ask your child to predict what will happen to the wet laundry when the clothes dryer is turned on. Let your child assist again in choosing the appropriate settings for the dryer. You may also want to discuss why the dryer has a timer and how the heat affects different types of materials.
Children love to fold and sort the clean laundry.
Once again they can practice sorting and classifying as they match socks, organize family members' articles of clothing, distinguish size, color, and shape, and stimulate their sense of smell with the pleasant scent of clean laundry. Don't forget to give a big hug and a thank-you for the wonderful help your child has provided in assisting with a very important household chore. Top of page Take a look at the Spanish version of this activity. Read our Privacy Policy Statement .