Containers and Lids

Containers and Lids
Practical Life - Fine Motor Skills
Level	Primary
Age	2.5
Prerequisites	none
Materials	small containers with lids basket or tray

In this activity the child practices opening and closing containers with a variety of lids.

Presentation

1. step one

   

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3. next step

   

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7. next step

   

Variations and Extensions

• Practice opening and closing a ziplock bag.
• The containers in the basket could start with the lids off, and the child would have to figure out which lid went with each container.
  
• The containers could be hiding small objects inside.
  

  
  Source: Leptir Montessori Blog