Difference between revisions of "Transferring corn with a spoon"
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− | + | === Age === | |
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− | === Age === | ||
3-6 <br> | 3-6 <br> | ||
− | === Materials === | + | === Materials === |
#Two identical bowls. | #Two identical bowls. | ||
#Corn. | #Corn. | ||
− | #A spoon. | + | #A spoon. |
<br> | <br> | ||
− | === Preparation === | + | === Preparation === |
This is an individual presentation. <br> | This is an individual presentation. <br> | ||
− | === Presentation === | + | === Presentation === |
#Directress shows the child how to carry the materials on a tray to the table and shows the child how to use a spoon. | #Directress shows the child how to carry the materials on a tray to the table and shows the child how to use a spoon. | ||
#Directress shows the child how to hold the handle of the spoon by grasping the handle between the thumb and index finger. Start by transferring from left to right. | #Directress shows the child how to hold the handle of the spoon by grasping the handle between the thumb and index finger. Start by transferring from left to right. | ||
#Scoop the corn with the spoon. (May tilt to easy scooping at end) Transfer it to the other bowl till corn is finished. | #Scoop the corn with the spoon. (May tilt to easy scooping at end) Transfer it to the other bowl till corn is finished. | ||
− | #Repeat the exercise by transferring the corn back to the original bowl. | + | #Repeat the exercise by transferring the corn back to the original bowl. |
<br> | <br> | ||
− | === Control Of Error === | + | === Control Of Error === |
Spillage - visual and audible. <br> | Spillage - visual and audible. <br> | ||
− | === Points Of Interest === | + | === Points Of Interest === |
<br> | <br> | ||
− | === Purpose === | + | === Purpose === |
'''Direct aims:<br> ''' | '''Direct aims:<br> ''' | ||
− | *To teach the child how to use the spoon. | + | *To teach the child how to use the spoon. |
<br> '''Indirect aims:<br> ''' | <br> '''Indirect aims:<br> ''' | ||
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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 === |
#Have different sizes of material to be transferred to cater for children's capability, for e.g. from bigger sizes to smaller ones, kidney beans, Soya beans, barley, rice, etc. | #Have different sizes of material to be transferred to cater for children's capability, for e.g. from bigger sizes to smaller ones, kidney beans, Soya beans, barley, rice, etc. | ||
− | #Have different sizes and types of bowls and spoons. | + | #Have different sizes and types of bowls and spoons. |
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+ | <br> | ||
− | + | === Handouts/Attachment === | |
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[[Category:Practical_Life]] | [[Category:Practical_Life]] |
Revision as of 05:04, 1 March 2009
Contents
Age
3-6
Materials
- Two identical bowls.
- Corn.
- A spoon.
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 a spoon.
- Directress shows the child how to hold the handle of the spoon by grasping the handle between the thumb and index finger. Start by transferring from left to right.
- Scoop the corn with the spoon. (May tilt to easy scooping at end) Transfer it to the other bowl till corn is finished.
- Repeat the exercise by transferring the corn back to the original bowl.
Control Of Error
Spillage - visual and audible.
Points Of Interest
Purpose
Direct aims:
- To teach the child how to use the spoon.
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
- Have different sizes of material to be transferred to cater for children's capability, for e.g. from bigger sizes to smaller ones, kidney beans, Soya beans, barley, rice, etc.
- Have different sizes and types of bowls and spoons.
Handouts/Attachment