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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.
#:[[File:Eyedropper 1.JPG|280px]]
#:[[File:Eyedropper 1.JPG|280px]]
# next step
# 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]]
#:[[File:Eyedropper 2.JPG|280px]]
# next step
# Move the dropper over the other glass and squeeze the water out.
#:[[File:Eyedropper 3.JPG|280px]]
#:[[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 ==
== Variations and Extensions ==



Revision as of 19:08, 13 November 2013

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

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