Wipe off
A cloth that feels wet or scratchy against the hand can make the whole motion stall. These steps make the direction clear so the hand knows what is coming and the whole surface gets covered. See the visual support below.
♀Wiping a surface
A smiling person wipes a round surface with a blue cloth.
About this visual support
How wiping off goes often comes down to what the hand feels. A cold, wet cloth or a scratchy sponge can give an unpleasant sensation that makes a child pull the hand back mid-motion, and then only one spot gets cleaned while the rest stays untouched.
Visual support lets the child see the movement before the hand meets the cloth: where to start, which way to drag, and that you keep going until the whole surface is covered. The pictures make the smooth, sweeping motion understandable in advance, so it feels less surprising and easier to sustain even when the material feels unfamiliar.
A practical tip is to wring the cloth out well and let the child choose drier or slightly damper, so the texture stays manageable. Add an image that shows the pattern, such as rows from one edge to the other, so the hand follows a path instead of rubbing at random. In the Routined app you can assemble the steps into your own routine with pictures and a calm order to follow.