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In this activity the child practices opening and closing containers with a variety of lids. | In this activity the child practices opening and closing containers with a variety of lids. | ||
== Presentation == | == Presentation == | ||
# | # Take the basket to a mat or table. Place it in the upper right corner. | ||
#:[[File:Opening and Closing Containers 1.JPG|330px]] | #:[[File:Opening and Closing Containers 1.JPG|330px]] | ||
# | # Lay out the containers along the left edge of the rug. | ||
#:[[File:Opening and Closing Containers 2.JPG|330px]] | #:[[File:Opening and Closing Containers 2.JPG|330px]] | ||
# | # Take the first container and remove the lid. | ||
#:[[File:Opening and Closing Containers 3.JPG|330px]] | #:[[File:Opening and Closing Containers 3.JPG|330px]] | ||
# | # Set the container back in the same spot, set its lid to the right of it. | ||
#:[[File:Opening and Closing Containers 4.JPG|330px]] | #:[[File:Opening and Closing Containers 4.JPG|330px]] | ||
# | # Open the other containers. | ||
#:[[File:Opening and Closing Containers 5.JPG|330px]] | #:[[File:Opening and Closing Containers 5.JPG|330px]] | ||
# | # Put the lids back on starting with the first one. | ||
#:[[File:Opening and Closing Containers 6.JPG|300px]] [[File:Opening and Closing Containers 7.JPG|300px]] | #:[[File:Opening and Closing Containers 6.JPG|300px]] [[File:Opening and Closing Containers 7.JPG|300px]] | ||
# | # Continue until all of the lids have been replaced. | ||
#:[[File:Opening and Closing Containers 8.JPG|330px]] | #:[[File:Opening and Closing Containers 8.JPG|330px]] | ||
== Points of Interest == | == Points of Interest == | ||
Revision as of 16:54, 19 August 2013
| Containers and Lids | |
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| Practical Life - Fine Motor Skills | |
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| Level | Primary |
| Age | 2.5 |
| Prerequisites | none |
| Materials | small containers with lids basket or tray |
In this activity the child practices opening and closing containers with a variety of lids.
Presentation
- Take the basket to a mat or table. Place it in the upper right corner.
- Lay out the containers along the left edge of the rug.
- Take the first container and remove the lid.
- Set the container back in the same spot, set its lid to the right of it.
- Open the other containers.
- Put the lids back on starting with the first one.
- Continue until all of the lids have been replaced.
Points of Interest
Control of Error
Variations and Extensions
- Practice opening and closing a ziplock bag.
- The containers in the basket could start with the lids off, and the child would have to figure out which lid went with each container.
- The containers could be hiding small objects inside.
Source: Leptir Montessori Blog
