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The purpose of this activity is to teach the child to open a lock with a key.   
The purpose of this activity is to teach the child to open a lock with a key.   
== Presentation ==
== Presentation ==
# step one
# Take the work to a table or mat.  If at a table, unroll a table mat.
#:[[Image:Locks 1.jpg|200 px|center]]
#:[[Image:Locks 1.jpg|200 px|center]]
# step two
# Arrange the locks on the mat under the basket.
#:[[Image:Locks 2.jpg|200 px|center]]
#:[[Image:Locks 2.jpg|200 px|center]]
# step three
# step three

Revision as of 20:50, 10 October 2010

Locks and Keys
Practical Life - Control of Movement
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