Penny Pinching Exercise

Age
3-6.

Materials

 * Tray to carry materials.
 * 2 small trays.
 * Pennies.

Presentation

 * 1) Directress shows the children the "pencil grasp" and picks up one penny at a time.
 * 2) Transfer from one bowl to another.
 * 3) Make sure you show the pencil grasp every time.
 * 4) After transfering 5 pennies invite the child to try it.
 * 5) Transfer the pennies back to the original tray.

Purpose

 * To strenghten the pencil grasp to learn to hold the pencil properly.