Opening and closing assorted boxes

Age
3-6

Materials

 * Selection of 4 different types of boxes.
 * Felt cloth.

Preparation
This is an individual presentation.

Presentation

 * 1) Directress laid the felt cloth on the table and takes out all the boxes, one at a time, placing them in a row on the cloth.
 * 2) She shows the child how to open and close the boxes.
 * 3) Starting from left to right, the Directress holds the box with the non-dominant hand.
 * 4) Bring the box very near and right in front of the child, slowly open the box.
 * 5) Place the top in front of the box on the felt cloth.
 * 6) Continue doing the same for the others.
 * 7) When finished opening, then start closing the boxes again, starting from left to right again.
 * 8) Allow child to try the last one.

Control Of Error
When closing, the top will not fit if the wrong one is chosen.

Purpose
Direct aims:


 * To teach the child how to open and close boxes.

Indirect aims: 


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

Variation

 * 1) After opening the boxes, mix up the tops. Invite the child to match the tops with the boxes and close them.
 * 2) Have various kinds of boxes with different types of tops.