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| Name = Locks and Keys | | Name = Locks and Keys | ||
| Topic = Practical Life | | Topic = Practical Life | ||
| Subtopic = | | Subtopic = Fine Motor Skills | ||
| image = [[File:Locks 3.jpg|320px]] | | image = [[File:Locks 3.jpg|320px]] | ||
| Level = [[Primary]] | | Level = [[Primary]] |
Revision as of 08:24, 10 February 2011
Locks and Keys | |
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Practical Life - Fine Motor Skills | |
Level | Primary |
Materials | 3 padlocks keys |
The purpose of this activity is to teach the child to open a lock with a key.
Presentation
- Take the work to a table or mat. If at a table, unroll a table mat.
- Arrange the locks on the mat under the basket.
- step three
- step four
Points of Interest
Control of Error
Variations and Extensions
Variations
- Different sizes of padlocks could be used.
- The locks could be holding something shut.
Extensions
- A similar activity could be done with a combination lock. The child must already be familiar with numerals and the difference between left and right (clockwise and counterclockwise). The combination could be written on a slip of paper and taped to the tray.