Carrying in the Classroom

Introductions to new and continuing students involves learning how to carry the various materials and child sized furniture in the learning environment.

Points of Interest

• Seeing the placement of the tray or box on the shelf.
• Placing hands correctly on box or tray.
• Seeing level of tray or box is level to the floor when walking.
• Placing box or tray carefully on table with one side going down at a time.

Control of Error

• Seeing the top of the box tip.
• Hearing objects rattle.
• Seeing or feeling objects on trays slide.
• Bumping into other persons or objects.
• Seeing or feeling water splashing.
• Hearing noise when setting objects down.

Direct Aims

• To move objects around the room.
• Control of movements and balance.
• Gain independence.
• Development of concentration.

Indirect Aims

• Preparation for work in all areas and exercises.

Aditional Exercises

• Picking up and carrying various objects or boxes with and without lids, large or small, heavy or light.
• Lifting, carrying and setting down any kind of filled vessel.

Extensions

• Picking up and carrying various objects or boxes with and without lids, large or small, heavy or light.
• Lifting, carrying and setting down any kind of filled vessel.