Difference between revisions of "Transferring and sorting objects with tweezers"
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− | == | + | === Age === |
− | + | 3-6 <br> | |
− | + | === Materials === | |
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− | === Materials === | ||
#One large plate with colored pebbles. | #One large plate with colored pebbles. | ||
#3 similar smaller plates. | #3 similar smaller plates. | ||
− | #A tweezers. | + | #A tweezers. |
− | <br> | + | <br> |
− | === Preparation === | + | === Preparation === |
− | This is an individual presentation. <br> | + | This is an individual presentation. <br> |
− | === Presentation === | + | === Presentation === |
− | #Directress shows the child how to use the tweezers. | + | #Directress shows the child how to use the tweezers. |
− | #Directress sorts the pebbles by colors. Start by placing one of each color in one plate so that the child could see what we are trying to do. | + | #Place the top of the tweezers at the palm of the hand, holding the two flexible ends in between the thumb and the index finger. |
+ | #Press the two fingers together, bringing the two ends together till it touches at the tip and then releasing it. | ||
+ | #Directress sorts the pebbles by colors. | ||
+ | #Start by placing one of each color in one plate so that the child could see what we are trying to do. | ||
#Directress may allow the child to continue sorting the rest of the pebbles. | #Directress may allow the child to continue sorting the rest of the pebbles. | ||
− | #When pebbles had been sorted, pour back all the pebbles into the larger plate. | + | #When pebbles had been sorted, pour back all the pebbles into the larger plate. |
− | <br> | + | <br> |
− | === Control Of Error === | + | === Control Of Error === |
− | Spillage - visual and audible. <br> | + | Spillage - visual and audible. <br> |
− | === Points Of Interest === | + | === Points Of Interest === |
− | Remember to transfer objects gracefully and quietly. <br> | + | Remember to transfer objects gracefully and quietly. <br> |
− | === Purpose === | + | === Purpose === |
− | '''Direct aims:<br> ''' | + | '''Direct aims:<br>''' |
− | *To teach the child how to sort objects. | + | *To teach the child how to sort objects. |
− | <br> '''Indirect aims:<br> ''' | + | <br>'''Indirect aims:<br>''' |
*To develop the child's eye-hand coordination. | *To develop the child's eye-hand coordination. | ||
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*To develop the child's independence. | *To develop the child's independence. | ||
*To satisfy the child's need for order. | *To satisfy the child's need for order. | ||
− | *To build their muscles for pencil grip. | + | *To build their muscles for pencil grip. |
− | <br> | + | <br> |
− | === Variation === | + | === Variation === |
Vary the level of difficulty by changing the objects to be sorted. We may also sort by shapes, sizes, colors, etc. <br> | Vary the level of difficulty by changing the objects to be sorted. We may also sort by shapes, sizes, colors, etc. <br> | ||
− | === Handouts/Attachment === | + | === Handouts/Attachment === |
− | <br | + | |
+ | <br> | ||
− | [[Category:Practical_Life]] | + | [[Category:Practical_Life]] [[Category:Practical_Life_3-6]] |
Latest revision as of 23:26, 8 October 2009
Contents
Age
3-6
Materials
- One large plate with colored pebbles.
- 3 similar smaller plates.
- A tweezers.
Preparation
This is an individual presentation.
Presentation
- Directress shows the child how to use the tweezers.
- Place the top of the tweezers at the palm of the hand, holding the two flexible ends in between the thumb and the index finger.
- Press the two fingers together, bringing the two ends together till it touches at the tip and then releasing it.
- Directress sorts the pebbles by colors.
- Start by placing one of each color in one plate so that the child could see what we are trying to do.
- Directress may allow the child to continue sorting the rest of the pebbles.
- When pebbles had been sorted, pour back all the pebbles into the larger plate.
Control Of Error
Spillage - visual and audible.
Points Of Interest
Remember to transfer objects gracefully and quietly.
Purpose
Direct aims:
- To teach the child how to sort objects.
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
Vary the level of difficulty by changing the objects to be sorted. We may also sort by shapes, sizes, colors, etc.
Handouts/Attachment