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| image        = [[File:Dry_Scooping_1.JPG||320px]]
| image        = [[File:Dry_Scooping_1.JPG||320px]]
| Level        = [[Primary]]
| Level        = [[Primary]]
| Age          =  
| Age          = 3
| Preqs        =  
| Preqs        =  
| Materials    = 2 bowls <br> dry rice or beans <br> small scoop <br> tray
| Materials    = 2 bowls <br> dry rice or beans <br> small scoop <br> tray
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The purpose of this activity is to teach the child how to use a scoop.  
The purpose of this activity is to teach the child how to use a scoop.  
== Presentation ==
== Presentation ==
# step one
# Take the material to a table.  Be sure to set up with the full bowl on the left.
#:[[Image:Dry_Scooping_1.JPG|200 px|center]]
#:[[Image:Dry_Scooping_1.JPG|200 px|center]]
# step two
# Take a scoop from the full bowl.
#:[[Image:Dry_Scooping_2.JPG|200 px|center]]
#:[[Image:Dry_Scooping_2.JPG|200 px|center]]
# step three
# Move the scoop carefully over until it is over the center of the other bowl.  Pour the scoop out.
#:[[Image:Dry_Scooping_3.JPG|200 px|center]]
#:[[Image:Dry_Scooping_3.JPG|200 px|center]]
# Repeat until all of the beans have been transferred to the other bowl.
== Points of Interest ==
== Points of Interest ==
Carrying the grain across


== Control of Error ==
== Control of Error ==
 
* If the scoop is not moved carefully enough, some beans will fall onto the tray.
== Variations and Extensions ==
== Variations and Extensions ==
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Revision as of 03:50, 1 December 2017

Dry Scooping
Practical Life - Fine Motor Skills
Dry Scooping 1.JPG
LevelPrimary
Age3
Materials2 bowls
dry rice or beans
small scoop
tray

The purpose of this activity is to teach the child how to use a scoop.

Presentation

  1. Take the material to a table. Be sure to set up with the full bowl on the left.
    Dry Scooping 1.JPG
  2. Take a scoop from the full bowl.
    Dry Scooping 2.JPG
  3. Move the scoop carefully over until it is over the center of the other bowl. Pour the scoop out.
    Dry Scooping 3.JPG
  4. Repeat until all of the beans have been transferred to the other bowl.

Points of Interest

Carrying the grain across

Control of Error

  • If the scoop is not moved carefully enough, some beans will fall onto the tray.

Variations and Extensions