Pouring

Pouring work is another familiar exercise that prepares students for advanced activities later in their learning path. There are a variety of pouring containers, materials to pour, and ways to execute this activity, which we will detail in the lessons of this course.

Age

2.5 and Older

Prerequisites

None

Materials

Tray
Two identical cups with handles and no spouts.
- A level line should be on each cup.
- A dot should be inside the cups on the bottom.
A small amount of large bean (lima) in the left cup.
Liquid and a funnel can also be used.

Activity Area

Shelf to Table

Language

Bean
Specific name of bean or item being poured
Cup Handle
Spout
Full
Empty
Dot
Level Line
Funnel
Pitcher
Pouring
Wipe
Line
Stop

Points of Interest

Noticing the dot and the level line in the cup.
Noticing the full cup and the empty cup.
Holding the handle using TFG.
Placing the non-gripping hand on the cup.
Hearing the sounds the beans make when emptying the cup.
Pouring in a slow even stream.

Control of Error

Seeing spilled beans.
Hearing one cup touch another or the tray.

Direct Aims

To increase concentration.
To increase coordination.
To develop a sense of independence.
Control of movement.
To develop left to right sequence.

Indirect Aims

Preparation for writing.
Preparation for reading.

Aditional Exercises

Pouring smaller beans or macaroni
Bean pouring with a spout
- The procedure is the same as above except use a smaller bean such as a pinto. Introduce the spout to the child. Explain that you must pour through the spout in a slow even stream.
Rice pouring.
- Use two cups with spouts (preferably transparent) and the procedure is the same as above.
Pouring sand.
Pouring using measuring cups.