Transfering water with a sponge
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Contents
Age
3-6
Materials
- Two identical bowls, one half filled with water.
- Sponge.
- Tray.
Preparation
This is an individual presentation.
Presentation
- Directress shows the child how to carry the materials on a tray to the table and shows the child how to use the sponge.
- Start transferring from left to right.
- Directress shows the child how to soak up the water from the left bowl.
- Place the sponge into the bowl, squeeze and slowly let go the sponge to soak up the water.
- Then, take the sponge and hold it over the right-hand bowl, gently squeeze the sponge to let the water drip back into the bowl.
- If any water is spilled, the sponge is used to mop it.
- Repeat step two till water is completely transferred to the right bowl.
- When completed, transfer the water back to the left bowl.
Control Of Error
Spillage - visual. The sponge is used to mop up spills.
Points Of Interest
Purpose
Direct aims:
- To teach the child how to use the sponge.
Indirect aims:
- To develop the child's eye-hand coordination.
- To develop the child's fine motor skills.
- To develop the child concentration.
- To develop the child's independence.
- To satisfy the child's need for order.
- To build their muscles for pencil grip.
Variation
Handouts/Attachment