Life C2.5. Carrying A Tray

PRATICAL-LIFE DEVELOPMENT ALBUM

A medium size tray with good edges for carrying (empty).

1. For group lesson, have tray on table in center of your work area.

2. Use empty tray at first.

3. Show children how to approach tray near edge of table, at front.

4. Grasp tray using two hands on either sides of tray. Thumbs can be on inside, on tip of tray. Other fingers wrap around and under tray. Show this.

5. Walk around inside of group. Replace tray on table.

6. Invite a child to repeat, carrying tray carefully.

7. At end of lesson replace all materials.

1. Replace tray quietly and carefully on table when finished. Later at another time use a tray with objects on it.

2. Baskets are carried the same way.

3. Boxes will vary as to size and shape.

4. Be sure to use two hands.

5. Carry these objects away from body.

6. Lesson for 1, 2, or 3 children only.