Containers and Lids

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Containers and Lids
Practical Life - Fine Motor Skills
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LevelPrimary
Age2.5
Prerequisitesnone
Materialssmall containers with lids
basket or tray

In this activity the child practices opening and closing containers with a variety of lids.

Presentation

  1. step one
    Opening and Closing Containers 1.JPG
  2. next step
    Opening and Closing Containers 2.JPG
  3. next step
    Opening and Closing Containers 3.JPG
  4. next step
    Opening and Closing Containers 4.JPG
  5. next step
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  6. next step
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  7. next step
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Points of Interest

Control of Error

Variations and Extensions

  • Practice opening and closing a ziplock bag.
  • The containers could be hiding small objects inside.
    Containers variation 1.jpg Containers variation 2.jpg
    Source: Leptir Montessori Blog