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| Topic        = Practical Life
| Topic        = Practical Life
| Subtopic      = Gross Motor Skills
| Subtopic      = Gross Motor Skills
| image        =  
| image        = [[File:Using a Tray.JPG|370px]]
| Level        = [[Pre-Primary]]<br>[[Primary]]
| Level        = [[Pre-Primary]]<br>[[Primary]]
| Age          = 1.5
| Age          = 1.5-3
| Preqs        = none
| Preqs        = none
| Materials    = a tray
| Materials    = a tray
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The purpose of this activity is to teach the child how to carefully carry a tray around the room.  This is a lesson that should be taught early in the school year to new students as it is a prerequisite for many other activities.
The purpose of this activity is to teach the child how to carefully carry a tray around the room.  This is a lesson that should be taught early in the school year to new students as it is a prerequisite for many other activities.
== Presentation ==
== Presentation ==
# Step one
Invite 3-4 children to come participate in your lesson by telling them you have something to show them.
# Step two
Show each child where exactly to sit and once the children are seated, you sit so that you can see them all, they all can see you, and yet you are not in front of them.
Call their attention to the tray on the table and tell them that you are going to show them how to carry a tray.
Stand up so that you are in front of the table and the tray is also in front of you
Lifting
 
Place your right thumb over the lip on the right of the tray in the middle.
Wrap your four right fingers under the lip of the tray.
Place your left thumb opposite your right thumb on the lip on the left side of the tray.
Wrap your four left fingers under the lip of the tray.
Lift straight up with both hands until the tray is at the level of your lower stomach.
Walk carefully around a designated space all the while checking that the walkway is clear of obstacles.
Come back to the spot of the demonstration.
Replacing
 
Slowly lower the top right corner until it touches the tabletop.
Silently lower the top left corner onto the tabletop.
Silently lower both of the corners nearest to your body onto the table.
Remove your left hand from the tray and then your right.
Offer each child the opportunity to pick up and carry the tray.
 
Once they have all had a turn excuse them one at a time, making sure each child has thought of what he would like to de next.


== Points of Interest ==
== Points of Interest ==
== Purpose ==
==== Direct Purpose ====
*Growth in independence with regard to the performance of the movements necessary for the carrying and placing the tray without damaging himself, others, or the tray.
==== Indirect Purpose ====
*Coordination of the child’s movement, development of the muscles, and concentration.


== Control of Error ==
== Control of Error ==
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==Material==
==Material==
===Where to Buy===
===Where to Buy===
'''Wooden Tray'''<br>
[[Category:Where to Buy]]
[http://www.absorbentmontessorimaterial.com/product_p/p18.htm Absorbent Montessori] $6.49 (8" x 12")<br>
Prices and links checked: 23 January 2022
[http://www.absorbentmontessorimaterial.com/product_p/p19.htm Absorbent Montessori] $8.99 (10" x 15")<br>
<div class="buyGrid">
[http://www.affordmontessori.com/product_details.asp?productcode=%27PR22%27 Affordable Montessori] $9.00 (10" x 15")<br>
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[http://www.affordmontessori.com/product_details.asp?productcode=%27PR25%27 Affordable Montessori] $7.00 (8" x 12")<br>
{| class="buytable sortable"
[http://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Wooden_Tray_Premium_Quality_p/pm25.a.htm Alison's] $15.00<br>
|-
[http://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Wooden_Tray_Large_p/p115.htm Alison's] $10.50 (10" x 12")<br>
!colspan="2"|Wooden Tray
[http://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Wooden_Tray_Small_p/p113.htm Alison's] $8.00 (8" x 10")<br>
|-
[http://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Large_Wooden_Tray_p/p05.htm Alison's] $10.00 (10" x 14")<br>
! Store !! Price
[http://www.cabdevmontessori.com/product.php?productid=17015&cat=0&page=5 Cabdev] $7.50 (6" x 9")<br>
|-
[http://www.cabdevmontessori.com/product.php?productid=17016&cat=0&page=5 Cabdev] $10.00 (8" x 12")<br>
|[https://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Wooden_Tray_Premium_Quality_p/pm25.a.htm Alison's]
[http://www.cabdevmontessori.com/product.php?productid=17017&cat=0&page=5 Cabdev] $11.75 (10" x 16")<br>
|$24.00
[http://www.cabdevmontessori.com/product.php?productid=16326&cat=0&page=5 Cabdev] $9.00 (37cm x 24 cm)<br>
|-
[http://www.montessoribuy.com/cartdetails.asp?id=HTO0307 Creative Learning] $10.17 (8" x 12")<br>
|[https://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Wooden_Tray_Small_p/p113.htm Alison's]<br><span class="comment">8" x 10"</span>
[http://www.montessoribuy.com/cartdetails.asp?id=HTO0306 Creative Learning] $11.24 (9" x 13")<br>
|$16.00
[http://www.montessorimaterials.com/content/small-wooden-tray E & O] $17.00 (20cm x 30cm)<br>
|-
[http://www.montessorimaterials.com/content/small-wooden-tray-cutout-handles E & O] $19.00 (20cm x 30cm)<br>
|[https://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Large_Wooden_Tray_p/p05.htm Alison's]<br><span class="comment">10" x 14"</span>
[http://www.montessorimaterials.com/content/medium-wooden-tray E & O] $19.00 (25cm x 35cm)<br>
|$18.00
[http://www.montessorimaterials.com/content/medium-wooden-tray-cutout-handles E & O] $21.00 (25cm x 35cm)<br>
|-
[http://www.montessorimaterials.com/content/large-wooden-tray E & O] $26.00 (30cm x 40cm)<br>
|[https://usa.montessorimaterials.com/products/small-wooden-tray E & O]<br><span class="comment">20cm x 30cm</span>
[http://www.montessorimaterials.com/content/large-wooden-tray-cutout-handles E & O] $27.00 (30cm x 40cm)<br>
|$17.10
 
|-
'''Sets of Wooden Trays'''<br>
|[https://usa.montessorimaterials.com/products/small-wooden-tray-cutout-handles E & O]<br><span class="comment">20cm x 30cm</span>
[http://adenamontessori.us/details.php?did=1411 Adena] $16.96 (3)<br>
|$15.30
[http://www.affordmontessori.com/product_details.asp?productcode=%27PR26%27 Affordable Montessori] $39.00 (4)<br>
|-
[http://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Three_Wooden_Trays_p/pm37.htm Alison's] $32.00 (3)<br>
|[https://usa.montessorimaterials.com/products/medium-wooden-tray-cutout-handles E & O]<br><span class="comment">25cm x 35cm</span>
[http://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Three_Wooden_Trays_p/p39.htm Alison's] $32.00 (3)<br>
|$19.80
[http://www.alisonsmontessori.com/3_Piece_Wooden_Tray_Set_p/mt01.htm Alison's] $32.00 (3)<br>
|-
[http://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Bamboo_Trays_Set_of_3_p/p41.htm Alison's] $20.00 (3) (bamboo)<br>
|[https://usa.montessorimaterials.com/products/large-wooden-tray-cutout-handles E & O]<br><span class="comment">30cm x 40cm</span>
[http://www.cabdevmontessori.com/product.php?productid=16724&cat=0&page=4 Cabdev] $41.00 (3)<br>
|$23.40
 
|-
'''Melamine Tray 11.25" x 16"'''<br>
|[https://www.montessoriservices.com/folding-cloth-tray Montessori Services]
[http://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Sunflower_Tray_p/p33.htm Alison's] $9.00 (sunflower)<br>
|$27.95
[http://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Lemon_Collage_Tray_p/p32.htm Alison's] $9.00 (lemons)<br>
|-
 
|[https://www.montessoriservices.com/elliptical-wooden-tray Montessori Services]
'''Melamine Tray 14" x 19"'''<br>
|$24.95
[http://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Peonie_Tray_Large_p/cl22.htm Alison's] $6.30 (peony)<br>
|-
[http://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Antique_Rose_Tray_Large_p/cl23.htm Alison's] $6.30 (roses)<br>
|[https://www.montessoriservices.com/large-wooden-tray Montessori Services]
[http://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Orchid_Tray_Large_p/cl24.htm Alison's] $6.30 (orchid)<br>
|$28.95
[http://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Herb_Tray_Large_p/cl25.htm Alison's] $6.30 (herbs)<br>
|-
 
|[https://www.montessoriservices.com/medium-rectangular-carved-tray Montessori Services]
'''Clear Plastic'''<br>
|$15.95
[http://www.amazon.com/Clear-Plastic-Serving-Tray-10/dp/B0042QP4BI/ref=sr_1_27?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1331047428&sr=1-27 Amazon] $5.39 (10" x 8")<br>
|-
[http://www.dollartree.com/13x8-inch-Rectangular-Tray/p70560/index.pro Dollar Tree] $1.00 (8" x 13")<br>
|[https://www.montessoriservices.com/small-square-carved-tray Montessori Services]
 
|$12.95
'''Colored Plastic'''<br>
|-
[http://www.amazon.com/Romanoff-Products-Inc-36704-Creativitray%C2%AE/dp/B005IGYVXI/ref=sr_1_39?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1331047428&sr=1-39 Amazon] $4.79 (6" x 8")<br>
|[https://www.montessoriservices.com/small-rectangular-carved-tray Montessori Services]
|$7.95
|-
|[https://www.montessoriservices.com/medium-square-carved-tray Montessori Services]
|$16.95
|-
|[https://www.montessoriservices.com/metal-inset-tray Montessori Services]
|$26.95
|-
|[https://usa.montessorimaterials.com/products/large-wooden-tray-0 E & O]<br><span class="comment">48x28cm</span>
|$21.60
|-
|[https://usa.montessorimaterials.com/products/medium-wooden-tray-1 E & O]<br><span class="comment">38.5x26cm</span>
|$19.80
|-
|[https://www.kidadvance.com/small-wooden-tray.html Kid Advance]<br><span class="comment">9.75x7.75"</span>
|$10.99
|-
|[https://www.kidadvance.com/medium-wooden-tray.html Kid Advance]<br><span class="comment">13.75x9.75"</span>
|$12.99
|-
|[https://www.kidadvance.com/tray-for-45-wooden-hundred-squares.html Kid Advance]<br><span class="comment">18x4.25"</span>
|$19.99
|-
|[https://www.kidadvance.com/tray-for-9-wooden-thousand-cubes.html Kid Advance]<br><span class="comment">10x10"</span>
|$19.99
|-
|[https://www.kidadvance.com/large-wooden-tray.html Kid Advance]<br><span class="comment">15.75x13.75"</span>
|$14.99
|-
|[http://www.lordequip.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18390&page=1 Lord Co.]<br><span class="comment">7x11"</span>
|$8.50
|-
|[http://www.lordequip.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18389&page=1 Lord Co.]<br><span class="comment">8.5x12"</span>
|$9.00
|-
|[https://montessorioutlet.com/large-wooden-tray.html Montessori Outlet]<br><span class="comment">11"x16"</span>
|$10.95
|-
|[https://www.nienhuis.com/us/en/wooden-tray-large-nienhuis-montessori-usa/product/4451/ Nienhuis]<br><span class="comment">large</span>
|$45.90
|-
|[https://www.affordmontessori.com/index.php/wooden-tray-10x-15-premium.html Affordable Montessori]<br><span class="comment">(10" x 15")</span>
|$13.00
|-
|[https://www.affordmontessori.com/index.php/wooden-tray-8x12-premium.html Affordable Montessori]<br><span class="comment">(8" x 12")</span>
|$12.50
|-
|[https://www.affordmontessori.com/index.php/mini-wooden-tray.html Affordable Montessori]<br><span class="comment">(4.5" x 7")</span>
|$9.00
|}
</div>
<div class="buyElement">
{| class="buytable sortable"
|-
!colspan="2"|Sets of Wooden Trays
|-
! Store !! Price
|-
|[https://adenamontessori.com/ius/details.php?did=1411 Adena]<br><span class="comment">3</span>
|$32.99
|-
|[https://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Three_Wooden_Trays_p/pm37.htm Alison's]<br><span class="comment">3</span>
|$50.00
|-
|[https://www.alisonsmontessori.com/3_Piece_Wooden_Tray_Set_p/mt01.htm Alison's]<br><span class="comment">3</span>
|$51.00
|-
|[https://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Bamboo_Trays_Set_of_3_p/p41.htm Alison's]<br><span class="comment">3 bamboo</span>
|$20.00
|-
|[https://www.kidadvance.com/3-individual-trays.html Kid Advance]<br><span class="comment">3</span>
|$35.99
|-
|[https://www.nienhuis.com/us/en/wooden-tray-small-set-of-2-nienhuis-montessori-usa/product/4623/ Nienhuis]<br><span class="comment">2 trays</span>
|$48.10
|}
</div>
<div class="buyElement">
{| class="buytable sortable"
|-
!colspan="2"|Melamine Tray
|-
! Store !! Price
|-
|[https://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Peonie_Tray_Large_p/cl22.htm Alison's]<br><span class="comment">14" x 19", peony</span>
|$13.80
|-
|[https://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Antique_Rose_Tray_Large_p/cl23.htm Alison's]<br><span class="comment">14" x 19", roses</span>
|$29.99
|-
|[https://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Herb_Tray_Large_p/cl25.htm Alison's]<br><span class="comment">14" x 19", herbs</span>
|$28.00
|-
|[https://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Sunflower_Tray_p/p33.htm Alison's]<br><span class="comment">11.25" x 16", sunflower</span>
|$9.00
|-
|[https://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Lemon_Collage_Tray_p/p32.htm Alison's]<br><span class="comment">11.25" x 16", lemons</span>
|$9.00
|-
|[https://www.montessoriservices.com/melamine-tray-with-handles Montessori Services]
|$7.95
|}
</div>
<div class="buyElement">
{| class="buytable sortable"
|-
!colspan="2"|Colored Plastic or Fiberglass
|-
! Store !! Price
|-
|[https://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=24390&catid=852 U.S. Plastic Corp.]<br><span class="comment">5" x 7", pouring corner</span>
|$8.31
|-
|[https://www.montessoriservices.com/medium-size-tray Montessori Services]
|$3.75
|-
|[https://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=24939&catid=852 U.S. Plastic Corp.]<br><span class="comment">11" x 13"</span>
|$13.93
|-
|[https://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=24390&catid=852 U.S. Plastic Corp.]<br><span class="comment">11" x 13", pouring corner</span>
|$8.31
|-
|[https://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=24939&catid=852 U.S. Plastic Corp.]<br><span class="comment">12" x 16"</span>
|$13.93
|-
|[https://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=24390&catid=852 U.S. Plastic Corp.]<br><span class="comment">13" x 15", pouring corner</span>
|$8.31
|-
|[https://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=24939&catid=852 U.S. Plastic Corp.]<br><span class="comment">14" x 18"</span>
|$13.93
|-
|[https://www.montessori-n-such.com/collections/all/products/tray-blue-medium-sized-plastic-tray-item-p8528b Montessori Services]
|$3.95
|-
|[https://www.montessori-n-such.com/collections/all/products/tray-blue-primary-xtra-large Montessori Services]
|$6.95
|-
|[https://www.montessori-n-such.com/collections/all/products/tray-medium-plastic-colored-rectangular Montessori Services]
|$3.60
|-
|[https://www.montessoriservices.com/medium-fiberglass-trays Montessori Services]
|$12.50
|-
|[https://www.montessoriservices.com/large-plastic-tray Montessori Services]
|$7.95
|-
|[https://www.montessoriservices.com/plastic-lacquer-tray Montessori Services]
|$3.95
|}
</div>
<div class="buyElement">
{| class="buytable sortable"
|-
!colspan="2"|Clear Plastic
|-
! Store !! Price
|-
|[http://www.dollartree.com/13x8-inch-Rectangular-Tray/p70560/index.pro Dollar Tree]<br><span class="comment">8" x 13"</span>
|$1.00
|-
|[https://www.montessoriservices.com/clear-vanity-tray Montessori Services]
|$9.50
|-
|[https://www.dollartree.com/clear-rectangular-plastic-trays-13x8in/930524 Dollar Tree]<br><span class="comment">8"x13"</span>
|$1.00
|-
|[https://www.montessoriservices.com/clear-tray-with-handles Montessori Services]
|$9.95
|}
{| class="buytable sortable"
|-
!colspan="2"|Mixed Assortment
|-
! Store !! Price
|-
|[https://www.montessoriservices.com/tray-assortment Montessori Services]
|$66.50
|-
|[https://www.montessoriservices.com/plastic-tray-assortment-5529 Montessori Services]
|$66.50
|}
</div>
</div>
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Latest revision as of 16:57, 27 January 2022

Carrying a Tray
Practical Life - Gross Motor Skills
Using a Tray.JPG
LevelPre-Primary
Primary
Age1.5-3
Prerequisitesnone
Materialsa tray

The purpose of this activity is to teach the child how to carefully carry a tray around the room. This is a lesson that should be taught early in the school year to new students as it is a prerequisite for many other activities.

Presentation

Invite 3-4 children to come participate in your lesson by telling them you have something to show them. Show each child where exactly to sit and once the children are seated, you sit so that you can see them all, they all can see you, and yet you are not in front of them. Call their attention to the tray on the table and tell them that you are going to show them how to carry a tray. Stand up so that you are in front of the table and the tray is also in front of you Lifting

Place your right thumb over the lip on the right of the tray in the middle. Wrap your four right fingers under the lip of the tray. Place your left thumb opposite your right thumb on the lip on the left side of the tray. Wrap your four left fingers under the lip of the tray. Lift straight up with both hands until the tray is at the level of your lower stomach. Walk carefully around a designated space all the while checking that the walkway is clear of obstacles. Come back to the spot of the demonstration. Replacing

Slowly lower the top right corner until it touches the tabletop. Silently lower the top left corner onto the tabletop. Silently lower both of the corners nearest to your body onto the table. Remove your left hand from the tray and then your right. Offer each child the opportunity to pick up and carry the tray.

Once they have all had a turn excuse them one at a time, making sure each child has thought of what he would like to de next.

Points of Interest

Purpose

Direct Purpose

  • Growth in independence with regard to the performance of the movements necessary for the carrying and placing the tray without damaging himself, others, or the tray.

Indirect Purpose

  • Coordination of the child’s movement, development of the muscles, and concentration.

Control of Error

Variations and Extensions

  • Older students could try carrying a bell on the tray, trying to keep it from making any sound as they walk.

Material

Where to Buy

Prices and links checked: 23 January 2022

Wooden Tray
Store Price
Alison's $24.00
Alison's
8" x 10" 		$16.00
Alison's
10" x 14" 		$18.00
E & O
20cm x 30cm 		$17.10
E & O
20cm x 30cm 		$15.30
E & O
25cm x 35cm 		$19.80
E & O
30cm x 40cm 		$23.40
Montessori Services $27.95
Montessori Services $24.95
Montessori Services $28.95
Montessori Services $15.95
Montessori Services $12.95
Montessori Services $7.95
Montessori Services $16.95
Montessori Services $26.95
E & O
48x28cm 		$21.60
E & O
38.5x26cm 		$19.80
Kid Advance
9.75x7.75" 		$10.99
Kid Advance
13.75x9.75" 		$12.99
Kid Advance
18x4.25" 		$19.99
Kid Advance
10x10" 		$19.99
Kid Advance
15.75x13.75" 		$14.99
Lord Co.
7x11" 		$8.50
Lord Co.
8.5x12" 		$9.00
Montessori Outlet
11"x16" 		$10.95
Nienhuis
large 		$45.90
Affordable Montessori
(10" x 15") 		$13.00
Affordable Montessori
(8" x 12") 		$12.50
Affordable Montessori
(4.5" x 7") 		$9.00
Sets of Wooden Trays
Store Price
Adena
3 		$32.99
Alison's
3 		$50.00
Alison's
3 		$51.00
Alison's
3 bamboo 		$20.00
Kid Advance
3 		$35.99
Nienhuis
2 trays 		$48.10
Melamine Tray
Store Price
Alison's
14" x 19", peony 		$13.80
Alison's
14" x 19", roses 		$29.99
Alison's
14" x 19", herbs 		$28.00
Alison's
11.25" x 16", sunflower 		$9.00
Alison's
11.25" x 16", lemons 		$9.00
Montessori Services $7.95
Colored Plastic or Fiberglass
Store Price
U.S. Plastic Corp.
5" x 7", pouring corner 		$8.31
Montessori Services $3.75
U.S. Plastic Corp.
11" x 13" 		$13.93
U.S. Plastic Corp.
11" x 13", pouring corner 		$8.31
U.S. Plastic Corp.
12" x 16" 		$13.93
U.S. Plastic Corp.
13" x 15", pouring corner 		$8.31
U.S. Plastic Corp.
14" x 18" 		$13.93
Montessori Services $3.95
Montessori Services $6.95
Montessori Services $3.60
Montessori Services $12.50
Montessori Services $7.95
Montessori Services $3.95
Clear Plastic
Store Price
Dollar Tree
8" x 13" 		$1.00
Montessori Services $9.50
Dollar Tree
8"x13" 		$1.00
Montessori Services $9.95
Mixed Assortment
Store Price
Montessori Services $66.50
Montessori Services $66.50
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