Showing posts with label Pallets. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pallets. Show all posts
Monday, 22 August 2011
Montessori Activity: Transferring Marbles with Tongs
Age: From 2 years old
Activity Duration: 5-15 minutes
Preparation Time: 3 minutes
Objectives:
1. To train the child’s fine motor skills.
2. To teach the concept of squeeze and release.
3. To teach the names of different colours.
4. To teach counting.
Materials:
1. 1 water-colour pallet
2. Approx. 5 - 7 marbles (keep it simple, not too many)
3. 1 small container
4. 1 pair of tongs
5. 1 Tray
Directions:
1. Put the marbles on the pallet's slots and transfer it into a container with tongs.
2. Transfer the marbles back to the pallet one-by-one with the tongs.
3. Encourage your child to try.
Additional Information:
J (2Y5M17D) tried this activity today and he could do it well without much struggle. Then he got bored with it :-(
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