Transferring corn with a spoon

Age
3-6

Materials

 * 1) Two identical bowls.
 * 2) Corn.
 * 3) A spoon.

Preparation
This is an individual presentation.

Presentation

 * 1) Directress shows the child how to carry the materials on a tray to the table and shows the child how to use a spoon.
 * 2) Directress shows the child how to hold the handle of the spoon by grasping the handle between the thumb and index finger.
 * 3) Start by transferring from left to right.
 * 4) Scoop the corn with the spoon. (May tilt to easy scooping at end).
 * 5) Transfer it to the other bowl till corn is finished.
 * 6) Repeat the exercise by transferring the corn back to the original bowl.

Control Of Error
Spillage - visual and audible.

Purpose
Direct aims: 


 * To teach the child how to use the spoon.

Indirect aims: 


 * To develop the child's eye-hand coordination.
 * To develop the child's fine motor skills.
 * 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) Have different sizes of material to be transferred to cater for children's capability, e.g. from bigger sizes to smaller ones, kidney beans, Soya beans, barley, rice, etc.
 * 2) Have different sizes and types of bowls and spoons.