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| Topic = Practical Life | | Topic = Practical Life | ||
| Subtopic = Fine Motor Skills | | Subtopic = Fine Motor Skills | ||
| image = | | image = [[File:Eyedropper 3.JPG|320px]] | ||
| Level = [[Primary]] | | Level = [[Primary]] | ||
| Age = | | Age = | ||
| Preqs = | | Preqs = [[Using a Baster]] | ||
| Materials = | | Materials = eyedropper <br> 2 small glasses <br> a sponge <br> tray | ||
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The purpose of this activity is to teach the child to use an eyedropper. The activity also prepares the child for activities that require an eyedropper. | The purpose of this activity is to teach the child to use an eyedropper. The activity also prepares the child for activities that require an eyedropper. | ||
== Presentation == | == Presentation == | ||
# | # Carry the material to a table. | ||
# | #:[[File:Eyedropper 1.JPG|280px]] | ||
# Take the dropper and put the end in the water. Squeeze the bulb until bubbles appear in the water, then release the bulb so the water will be drawn in. | |||
#:[[File:Eyedropper 2.JPG|280px]] | |||
# Move the dropper over the other glass and squeeze the water out. | |||
#:[[File:Eyedropper 3.JPG|280px]] | |||
# Repeat until all the water has been moved to the other class. | |||
== Points of Interest == | == Points of Interest == | ||
== Control of Error == | == Control of Error == | ||
* if water drips on the tray the child will know they need to be more careful | |||
== Variations and Extensions == | |||
* The child could transfer water using a pipette. | |||
== | == Material == | ||
===Where to Buy=== | |||
* | '''Dropper Bottle (1 oz)'''<br> | ||
[http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/walgreens-eye/ear-dropper/ID=prod6002858-product Walgreens] $2.49 (2 droppers, no bottles)<br> | |||
[http://www.amazon.com/Amber-Glass-Bottle-glass-Dropper/dp/B004TS7NYK/ref=pd_sim_indust_6 Amazon] $0.55 (amber glass)<br> | |||
[http://www.montessoriservices.com/eye-droppers-bottles Montessori Services] $0.50 (clear or amber, dropper sold separately: $0.50)<br> | |||
[http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=23393&catid=448 U.S. Plastic Corp.] $1.56 (clear glass, dropper included)<br> | |||
== Further Reading == | |||
*[[Teaching Montessori in the Home: The Pre-School Years]] by Elizabeth G. Hainstock, page 41 |
Revision as of 14:30, 27 November 2014
Eyedropper Transfer | |
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Practical Life - Fine Motor Skills | |
Level | Primary |
Prerequisites | Using a Baster |
Materials | eyedropper 2 small glasses a sponge tray |
The purpose of this activity is to teach the child to use an eyedropper. The activity also prepares the child for activities that require an eyedropper.
Presentation
- Carry the material to a table.
- Take the dropper and put the end in the water. Squeeze the bulb until bubbles appear in the water, then release the bulb so the water will be drawn in.
- Move the dropper over the other glass and squeeze the water out.
- Repeat until all the water has been moved to the other class.
Points of Interest
Control of Error
- if water drips on the tray the child will know they need to be more careful
Variations and Extensions
- The child could transfer water using a pipette.
Material
Where to Buy
Dropper Bottle (1 oz)
Walgreens $2.49 (2 droppers, no bottles)
Amazon $0.55 (amber glass)
Montessori Services $0.50 (clear or amber, dropper sold separately: $0.50)
U.S. Plastic Corp. $1.56 (clear glass, dropper included)
Further Reading
- Teaching Montessori in the Home: The Pre-School Years by Elizabeth G. Hainstock, page 41