Grasping Transfer

From Montessori Album
Grasping Transfer
Practical Life - Fine Motor Skills
LevelPre-Primary
Primary
Age1.5 +
PrerequisitesCarrying a Tray
Materials2 small bowls
3-5 objects to transfer
tray

The purpose of this activity to teach the child to carefully move items from one container to another.

Presentation

  1. Bring the material to a mat or table.
  2. Open and close your hand to show the child the pinching motion used.
  3. Grasp one of the objects from the bowl.
  4. Place the object in the other bowl.
  5. Repeat with the other objects in the bowl.

Points of Interest

Objects variation objects sound

Control of Error

Objects are not inside the bowls.

Variations and Extensions