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The purpose of this activity to teach the child how to transfer liquids with a spoon.
The purpose of this activity to teach the child how to transfer liquids with a spoon.
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== Presentation ==
 
# Carry the tray to a table.
#:[[Image:Liquid_Spooning_1.JPG|200 px|center]]
# Take the spoon and show how to gently dip it in to get a spoonful of water.
#:[[Image:Liquid_Spooning_2.JPG|200 px|center]]
# Move the spoon so that is centered over the right bowl.  Lower the spoon a bit and tip it to pour the water out.  Use the sponge to clean any drips that get on the tray.
#:[[Image:Liquid_Spooning_3.JPG|200 px|center]]
# Repeat until all the water that can be reached with the spoon has all been transferred.
== Points of Interest ==
== Points of Interest ==


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== Variations and Extensions ==
== Variations and Extensions ==
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* Different types and sizes of spoons could be used.
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* The water could be dyed different colors or be left clear.
 
==Material==
Avoid using a wooden tray with this activity, or any other activity that involves water.

Revision as of 17:58, 5 May 2013

Liquid Spooping
Practical Life - Fine Motor Skills
Liquid Spooning 3.JPG
LevelPrimary
PrerequisitesDry Spooning
Materials2 bowls
spoon
colored water
sponge
tray

The purpose of this activity to teach the child how to transfer liquids with a spoon.

Presentation

  1. Carry the tray to a table.
    Liquid Spooning 1.JPG
  2. Take the spoon and show how to gently dip it in to get a spoonful of water.
    Liquid Spooning 2.JPG
  3. Move the spoon so that is centered over the right bowl. Lower the spoon a bit and tip it to pour the water out. Use the sponge to clean any drips that get on the tray.
    Liquid Spooning 3.JPG
  4. Repeat until all the water that can be reached with the spoon has all been transferred.

Points of Interest

Control of Error

Variations and Extensions

  • Different types and sizes of spoons could be used.
  • The water could be dyed different colors or be left clear.

Material

Avoid using a wooden tray with this activity, or any other activity that involves water.