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== Points of Interest ==
== Points of Interest ==
The various tongs, and shape, color, texture of the objects


== Control of Error ==
== Control of Error ==

Revision as of 11:37, 8 October 2018

Tong Transfer
Practical Life - Fine Motor Skills
Tong 5.JPG
LevelPrimary
Age3
PrerequisitesGrasping Transfer
Materialsa tray
tongs
2 bowls
soft objects to transfer

The purpose of this activity is to teach children to move small objects using tongs. This helps them to develop their fine motor skills.

Presentation

  1. Step one
    Tong 1.JPG
  2. Step two, etc
    Tong 2.JPG
  3. Step three, etc
    Tong 3.JPG
  4. Step four, etc
    Tong 4.JPG
  5. Step five, etc
    Tong 5.JPG

Points of Interest

The various tongs, and shape, color, texture of the objects

Control of Error

Variations and Extensions

Material

Please be sure that the tongs used in this activity are small enough for a child's hand. Many classrooms have tongs that are far too large and the children have trouble doing this activity.
Pink tong.jpg
Source: Leptir Montessori Blog

Further Reading