Mar 312016

AREA:
Practical LifeAGE:
3 – 3 1/2 yearsMATERIALSPegs with loose springs, 1 basket container.
DIRECT AIMTo peg and unpeg with the plastic pegs
INDIRECT AIMEye hand co-ordination
Develop pincer grip
Patience and concentration
Dexterity
Strengthen fingers and arm
PRESENTATION
- Invite the child to begin Work Cycle.
- The child places the tray on the mat in front of the adult.
- The adult pushes the tray to the top edge of the mat.
- Remove the basket with your dominant hand.
- Remove the pegs using the pincer grip, one by one, from the side of the basket.
- Show the child what the opened peg mouth looks like.
- Position the pegs on the mat in front of the basket.
- Place them down from left to right in a horizontal line.
- Tell the child you will now show her how to replace the pegs onto the side of the basket.
- Pick up the peg on the left hand side of the mat.
- Apply pressure and watch the mouth of the peg open.
- Deliberately place the peg over the edge of the basket, release your grip on the peg and watch it attach to the side of the basket.