How to Carry a Pitcher

Materials: A Pitcher of Water  (¾ full)

Purposes:

• Independence

• Coordination of Movement

• Preliminary Exercise

Age: 2 ½ and up

Preparation: None

Presentation:

• Invite a small group to the lesson.

• “Today I am going to show you how to carry a pitcher.”

• Stand in front of the table with the pitcher.

• Grasp the handle with one hand and support the belly of the pitcher with the other.

• Lift the pitcher.

• Lift pitcher to waist level and carry to a table.

• Lower the pitcher.

• Return to the presentation area.

• “Please move the pitcher back to the table, Sally.”

• Continue for the rest of the children in the group.

• Once the Pitcher is back at the table, “Now you know how to carry a pitcher.  This pitcher will be on the special interest table for the next few days if you would like to practice carrying it.” 

• Dismiss to work.

Points of Interest:

• Supporting the pitcher with both hands.

• Carrying the pitcher without a spill.

• Setting it down quietly.

Following Exercises:

• Carrying a pitcher of varying sizes.

Pedagogical Notes: None