Tool work is iconically practical life. Tool use in both the home and at school is often observed by children and modeled so that children understand the fundamental processes.
Age
- 2.5 and Older
Category
Control of Movement
Preparation
Prerequisites
None
Materials
- Tray or basket
- Plastic nuts and bolts
- At least three sets
- Screwed together with the nut even with the top of the bolt.
Activity Area
- Shelf to Table
Language
- Nut
- Bolt
- Turn
- Screw
- Unscrew
Points of Interest
- Using TFG to screw or unscrew.
- Turning the nut onto the bolt or away from the bolt, keeping fingers straight.
- Seeing the nut screw on or off bolt.
- Seeing the nuts and bolts in straight lines.
- Seeing the end of the bolt come up through the nut.
Control of Error
- Dropping the nut due to improper grasp.
- Feeling or seeing nut not fitting bolt.
- Not feeling or seeing nut screw on.
Direct Aims
- To develop hand-eye coordination.
- To develop control of movement.
- To increase independence.
- To increase concentration.
- To increase finger dexterity.
- Motive for activity.
Indirect Aims
- To prepare child for writing.
- To prepare child for unscrewing jars and bottles.
Aditional Exercises
- Using metal nuts and bolts.
- Using pipes and elbow joints.
- Mixing nuts after unscrewing them, then matching them.
Extensions
- Unscrewing jar and bottle tops.
- Juice squeezing by hand.
Course Content
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Course Includes
- 2 Lessons
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