Geometric Cabinet – Stage 2 – 4th Presentation

INSETS & TEMPLATES MIXED-UP AND REMOVED FROM THE TRAY

1. Remove all the insets in order, and place them randomly on the left side of the rug.
2. Remove the templates in order, and place them randomly in a line onf the lower half part of the rug (largest next to smallest).
3. Have the child carry the tray to her table.
4. Hunt for the largest inset, and place it below the template it appears match.
5. Trace the inset, then the template.
6. Place the inset in the template.
   1. If they do not match, return it with the others and hunt for the one that does match.
7. When finished, remove the insets from left to right, and place them below their templates.
8. Have the child go bring the tray from her table.
9. Replace the templates in order, largest to smallest using two hands.
10. Replace the insets as before.
11. Return the tray to the Cabinet.

Points of Interest

• Seeing the different plane figures.
• Tracing the insets.
• Tracing the templates.
• Inserting inset into proper templates.
• Discovering a different set of plane figures in each drawer of the cabinet.

Control of Error

• Each inset will only fit in its own template.

Direct Aims

• Introduction of place geometric forms.
• Development of tactile sense.
• Development of visual discrimination of place geometric forms.
• Growth in concentration and independence.

Indirect Aims

• Development of motor coordination and control.
• Preparation for writing.
• Preparation for geometry.

Aditional Exercises

• Child may use two rugs – insets in one, templates in the other and then match them up.
  • A mature child may take out 2 or 3 drawers at a time.
• Place the insets in the middle of the rug.  Place the templates around the edge.  Have the child match them.

Extensions

• Templates for Knobbed Cylinder block placement.
• Blindfolded