Pouring Water
Materials:
Tray
2 identical pitchers
One of the pitchers is filled 2/3 full with water
A small drying cloth or sponge that is color coded
Following exercises:
Bucket
Underlay
A variety of pitchers, glasses, and containers
Various colored trays and sponges or small drying cloths
Funnel
Purposes:
Independence
Visual Motor Coordination
Preliminary Exercise
Age: 3 - 4
Preparation: Dry pouring.
Presentation:
Invite one child for a lesson on pouring.
Show the child the materials, how to pick up and carry the tray, return it to the shelf and allow the child to bring it to a table.
Sit to the child’s right and explain what you will do.
Move the sponge off of the tray.
With your left hand grasp the handle of the left pitcher and place your right fingertips on the front of the pitcher to support it.
Lift the pitcher keeping your elbows in.
Move it over the pitcher, hovering 1-1 ½ inches from the top, and slowly begin to pour.
When it is empty, wait for the last drop, straighten the pitcher, and silently set it back down on the tray.
With your right-hand grasp the handle of the right pitcher, support the front with the left and repeat pouring in the same manner.
When it is empty, straighten the pitcher and silently set it back down on the tray.
Wipe the spout and sides of the pitcher.
Lift the pitchers from the tray and wipe any spilled water.
Invite the child.
Fade and observe.
Points of Interest:
Pouring into the center of the opening of the other pitcher.
Looking for spills cleaning them up.
Waiting for the last drop.
Following Exercises:
Pouring to a single glass
Pouring into two identical glasses
Pouring from handleless pitchers.
Pouring from a greater height.
Pouring water into three glasses that differ in size.
Pouring water into glasses that are of the same height but have different diameters.
Pouring water into several glasses the same size but marked at different levels.
Pouring water in vases with a narrow neck using a funnel.
Pouring from a teapot into a teacup and saucer.
Pouring from a pitcher into a bowl.
Pedagogical Notes:
When the children tire of the easier version of this exercise, change it to a more challenging one.
When you are shopping for pitchers look for a pointy spout.