Transferring glue with a paste applicator

Age
3-6

Materials

 * 1) A piece of paper.
 * 2) Small colored papers cut into various shapes.
 * 3) A bottle of gum with the paste applicator.
 * 4) A wet towel.

Preparation
This is an individual presentation.

Presentation

 * 1) Directress takes a piece of paper, writes down the child's name and date on the piece of paper, reading aloud what she is writing.
 * 2) Directress introduces the gum, ' This is a gum tub' and 'This is the gum stick'.
 * 3) Directress takes the gum stick, shows the child how much glue to take and then apply it on the piece of shaped paper.
 * 4) Smoothen the gum on the back of the shaped paper until is covered with gum.
 * 5) Then paste the shaped paper onto the piece of paper.
 * 6) Smoothen it.
 * 7) Allow the child to try.
 * 8) When the exercise is completed, let the piece of work dry in the drying area.
 * 9) Show the child how to clean the gum stick by wiping it with the wet towel, close the gum tub and place the applicator in its place.
 * 10) When exercise is completed, Directress shows the child how to take and place the materials back to the shelf.
 * 11) Explain to the child that he needs to return the materials back to its place so that others can work on it.
 * 12) He may work on the materials anytime he wishes to, on his own.
 * 13) Remind the child to write their name of their piece of work and if they need help, they may come to you.
 * 14) Finally, remind them to wash their hands in the bathroom.

Control Of Error
Visual. Directress guided.

Points Of Interest

 * 1) Always remind the children to write their name and date on the piece of paper they are working on. They may ask the Directress or older children to help.
 * 2) Have the shaped papers prepared ready on the tray all the time.

Purpose
Direct aims: 


 * To teach the child how to use the paste applicator.

Indirect aims: 


 * To develop the child's eye-hand coordination.
 * To develop the child's fine motor skills.
 * To develop the child concentration.
 * To develop the child's independence.
 * To satisfy the child's need for order.
 * To build their muscles for pencil grip.