Modeling Grace and Courtesy while opening and closing the door helps to keep the classroom environment peaceful and free of distractions while others are working. This is also a great opportunity to present a greeting and courtesy exercise.
Age
- 2.5 and Older
Category
Control of Movement
Exercise of Social Graces
Prerequisites
None
Materials
- Door
- A red (for right) or a green (for left) hand cut out and mounted on the door above and to the side of handle.
Activity Area
- Doorway
Language
- Chair
- Seat
- Backrest
Points of Interest
- Placing one hand on the knob and the other one on the hand print.
- Seeing the latch go in and out.
- Hearing the click as the latch is closed. (Bringing your ear to the door, while presenting the exercise calls the child’s attention to the click.)
Control of Error
- Hand caught in door.
- Door slamming.
- Door opening after having been shut.
- Latch not fastened securely.
- Opening the door into anyone.
Direct Aims
- Development of coordination.
- Increasing concentration span.
- Developing independence.
- Developing social skills.
Indirect Aims
- Opening and closing a door QUIETLY.
Aditional Exercises
- Opening and closing different kinds of locks.
- Opening and closing kitchen cupboards.
- Opening and closing car doors.
- Opening and closing household cabinets.
Extensions
- Circular motion of turning knob is used in orange juice squeezing.
- Open and Close Activities with lids on bottles and jars.
- Nuts and bolts exercises.
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