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| Name          = Eyedropper Transfer
| Name          = Eyedropper Transfer
| Topic        = Practical Life
| Topic        = Practical Life
| Subtopic      = Control of Movement
| Subtopic      = Fine Motor Skills
| Photo         =  
| 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 ==
# step one
# Carry the material to a table.
# step two, etc
#:[[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.


== Variations and Extensions ==
== 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
Practical Life - Fine Motor Skills
Eyedropper 3.JPG
LevelPrimary
PrerequisitesUsing a Baster
Materialseyedropper
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

  1. Carry the material to a table.
    Eyedropper 1.JPG
  2. 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.
    Eyedropper 2.JPG
  3. Move the dropper over the other glass and squeeze the water out.
    Eyedropper 3.JPG
  4. 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