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==Material==
==Material==
[[File:LSITS locks & keys.JPG|280px]]<br>
*This was a collection of locks found in the garage:
Source: [http://www.littleschoolhouseinthesuburbs.com/2012/01/grampas-garage.html Little Schoolhouse in the Suburbs]
*:[[File:LSITS locks & keys.JPG|280px]]<br>
*:Source: [http://www.littleschoolhouseinthesuburbs.com/2012/01/grampas-garage.html Little Schoolhouse in the Suburbs]
 
*This is the same as in the presentation but on a tray:
*:[[File:LSITS locks & keys 2.JPG|280px]]
*:Source: [http://www.littleschoolhouseinthesuburbs.com/2011/11/locks-for-gross-motor.html Little Schoolhouse in the Suburbs]

Revision as of 13:43, 27 February 2012

Locks and Keys
Practical Life - Fine Motor Skills
Locks 3.jpg
LevelPrimary
Materials3 padlocks
keys

The purpose of this activity is to teach the child to open a lock with a key.

Presentation

  1. Take the work to a table or mat. If at a table, unroll a table mat.
    Locks 1.jpg
  2. Arrange the locks on the mat under the basket.
    Locks 2.jpg
  3. step three
    Locks 3.jpg
  4. step four
    Locks 4.jpg

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.

Combination lock.JPG

Material