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* Different sizes of spoons could be used.
* Different sizes of spoons could be used.
* Different shapes of bowls could be used.
* Different shapes of bowls could be used.
*: [[File:Heart spoon.JPG|230px]]
* Instead of dry rice, dry beans, sand, or beads could be used.
* Instead of dry rice, dry beans, sand, or beads could be used.
*: [[File:Corn spoon.JPG|230px]] [[File:Heart spoon.JPG|230px]] [[File:Green spoon.JPG|230px]]

Revision as of 15:20, 3 March 2011

Dry Spooning
Practical Life - Fine Motor Skills
Dry Spooning 1.JPG
LevelPrimary
Materials2 bowls
spoon
uncooked rice
tray

The purpose of this activity is to teach the child how to transfer dry materials with a spoon. This activity also helps prepare the child to eat independently.

Presentation

  1. Carry the tray to a table. Be sure that the full bowl is on the left.
    Dry Spooning 1.JPG
  2. step two
    Dry Spooning 2.JPG
  3. step three
    Dry Spooning 3.JPG

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Points of Interest

Control of Error

Variations and Extensions

  • Different sizes of spoons could be used.
  • Different shapes of bowls could be used.
  • Instead of dry rice, dry beans, sand, or beads could be used.
    Corn spoon.JPG Heart spoon.JPG Green spoon.JPG