Pouring water through a funnel into graded (marked) containers

Age
3-6

Materials

 * 1) A jug.
 * 2) Two slim neck containers (marked).
 * 3) A funnel.
 * 4) A sponge.
 * 5) A tray.

Preparation
This is an individual presentation.

Presentation

 * 1) Directress shows the child how to carry the materials on a tray to the table, introduces the funnel.
 * 2) She shows the child how to pour using the funnel.
 * 3) Directress places the funnel into the slim neck container.
 * 4) Directress shows the child how to hold the handle of the jug by graping the handle between the thumb and index finger.
 * 5) Tilt the jug.
 * 6) Support the jug by placing the index and middle fingers of the other hand just below the spout of the jug.
 * 7) Make sure that the tip of the spout is not touching the funnel.
 * 8) Pour the water into the container through the funnel slowly till water reaches the marked line of the container.
 * 9) When done, pour water into the second slim container till the water reach the marked line of the second container.
 * 10) When finished pouring, place the jug down on the tray.
 * 11) Take the funnel out from the slim neck container and dab the slim neck on the funnel with the sponge to dry it.
 * 12) Then, pour the water from the first slim neck container that was first poured into, back into the jug.
 * 13) Repeat for the other second container.
 * 14) Allow the child to try it.

Control Of Error
Spillage - visual. Marking on the slim neck container. If water is spilled, Directress shows the child how to dry it up using the sponge.

Purpose
Direct aims: 


 * To teach the child how to pour.
 * To teach the child to estimate quantity.

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.

Variation

 * Use food coloring to color the water to make it attractive.
 * May use different shapes and sizes of slim neck containers to increase the difficulty of pouring.