Montessori Activity: Ladling

Age: From 1 year old

Activity Duration: 5-10 minutes

Preparation Time: 3 minutes

Objective(s): 

1. To train the child’s fine motor skills.

Materials:
1. 2 buckets, one filled with water
2. 1 ladle
3. 1 tray

Directions:

1. Demonstrate to your toddler by ladling the water from the big buket to the small bucket.

2. Encourage and let your child try it.

Additional Information:

I noticed that C likes to ladle with her spoon from one bowl to another during meal time. Thus, I decided to let her try this activity. C (1Y1M21D) tried this activity for the first time today. She enjoyed it very much.