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{{Infobox Lesson | {{Infobox Lesson | ||
| Name = Folding | | Name = Folding | ||
| Topic = | | Topic = Practical Life | ||
| Subtopic = | | Subtopic = Care of the Environment | ||
| | | image = [[File:Folding Cloths 8.JPG|320px]] | ||
| Level = [[Pre-Primary]] <br> [[Primary]] | | Level = [[Pre-Primary]] <br> [[Primary]] | ||
| Age = 3 - 4 | | Age = 3 - 4 | ||
| Preqs = [[Carrying a Tray]] | | Preqs = [[Carrying a Tray]] | ||
| Materials = 4 square cloths | | Materials = 4 square cloths with lines sew or drawn on | ||
}} | }} | ||
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== Presentation == | == Presentation == | ||
# step | # Take the tray to a mat or table. Place the tray in the upper right corner. | ||
# step | #:[[File:Folding Cloths 1.JPG|300px]] | ||
# Lay out the four cloths across the bottom of the work-space in the order shown. | |||
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# Trace the line in the first cloth from left to right with the first two fingers of the dominant hand. | |||
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# Hold each of the top two corners of the cloth and bring them down to match up with the bottom two corners. | |||
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# Smooth the crease. | |||
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# Trace the line of the second cloth from the upper left corner to the lower right. | |||
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== Points of Interest == | == Points of Interest == | ||
To put the corners exactly together | |||
== Control of Error == | == Control of Error == | ||
The line sewed on the fabric. The fold should be on this line. | |||
== Variations and Extensions == | == Variations and Extensions == | ||
* folding clothing | |||
==Material== | |||
This material consists of four (sometimes more) cloths that are about 10 inches square. Each of the cloths has lines sewn across with thread of a contrasting color. | |||
===Make Your Own=== | |||
== | ===Where to Buy=== | ||
[http://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Cloth_Folding_Exercise_p/p06.htm Alison's] $18.00 (blue)<br> | |||
[http://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Folding_Cloth_Set_p/p110.htm Alison's] $18.00 (white)<br> | |||
[http://www.cabdevmontessori.com/product.php?productid=16935&cat=250&page=4 Cabdev] $40.00 (6 cloths)<br> | |||
[http://www.lordequip.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18191&cat=253&page=3 Lord Co.] $34.60<br> | |||
[http://montessori-n-such.com/detail.aspx?ID=1058 Montessori N' Such] $31.00 (7 clothes, one with no lines)<br> | |||
[http://www.montessoriservices.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=117_151_4754 Montessori Services] $12.00 (red or blue, no tray)<br> | |||
[http://www.montessoriservices.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=117_151_1626 Montessori Services] $35.75<br> | |||
== | == Further Reading == | ||
*[[Teaching Montessori in the Home: The Pre-School Years]] by Elizabeth G. Hainstock, page 28 | |||
*[[Teach Me to Do It Myself]] by Maja Pitamic, page 18 |
Revision as of 09:21, 28 December 2017
Folding | |
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Practical Life - Care of the Environment | |
Level | Pre-Primary Primary |
Age | 3 - 4 |
Prerequisites | Carrying a Tray |
Materials | 4 square cloths with lines sew or drawn on |
This activity teaches the child how to fold cloths.
Presentation
- Take the tray to a mat or table. Place the tray in the upper right corner.
- Lay out the four cloths across the bottom of the work-space in the order shown.
- Trace the line in the first cloth from left to right with the first two fingers of the dominant hand.
- Hold each of the top two corners of the cloth and bring them down to match up with the bottom two corners.
- Smooth the crease.
- Trace the line of the second cloth from the upper left corner to the lower right.
- next step
- next step
- next step
- next step
- next step
- next step
- next step
- next step
- next step
- next step
- next step
- next step
- next step
Points of Interest
To put the corners exactly together
Control of Error
The line sewed on the fabric. The fold should be on this line.
Variations and Extensions
- folding clothing
Material
This material consists of four (sometimes more) cloths that are about 10 inches square. Each of the cloths has lines sewn across with thread of a contrasting color.
Make Your Own
Where to Buy
Alison's $18.00 (blue)
Alison's $18.00 (white)
Cabdev $40.00 (6 cloths)
Lord Co. $34.60
Montessori N' Such $31.00 (7 clothes, one with no lines)
Montessori Services $12.00 (red or blue, no tray)
Montessori Services $35.75
Further Reading
- Teaching Montessori in the Home: The Pre-School Years by Elizabeth G. Hainstock, page 28
- Teach Me to Do It Myself by Maja Pitamic, page 18