Zipper Frame

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Zipper Frame
Practical Life - Dressing
Zipper Frame 2.JPG
LevelPrimary
Age3 - 5
PrerequisitesGrasping Transfer
MaterialsZipper Frame

In this activity the child learns how to use a zipper.

Presentation

  1. step one
    Zipper Frame 1.JPG
  2. step two
    Zipper Frame 2.JPG
  3. step three
    Zipper Frame 3.JPG
  4. step four
    Zipper Frame 4.JPG
  5. step five
    Zipper Frame 5.JPG

Points of Interest

Control of Error

Variations and Extensions

  • For a younger child, the bottom of the zipper could be held shut with a safety. This would allow the child to practice just the zipping part of the work before they are ready for the extra step of putting the two sides of the zipper together.

Material

Make Your Own

Where to Buy

Prices and links checked: 23 January 2022

Zipper Frame
Store Price
Adena $4.93
Affordable Montessori $16.00
Alison's $16.53
Alison's $29.99
Bruins $45.00
E & O $39.60
IFIT $11.00
Kid Advance $17.99
Lord Co. $19.25
Materials Co. of Boston $33.00
Montessori Concepts $15.00
Montessori Outlet $14.95
Nienhuis $51.30
Thinkamajigs $15.95

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