Sensor 9. Demonstration Tray Of Geometric Figures

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SENSORIAL-MOTOR ALBUM

9. DEMONSTRATION TRAY OF GEOMETRIC FIGURES

MATERIAL:

A rectangular wooden tray containing the following frames and insets: a square, a circle and a triangle-- alternating with plain wooden rectangles, and divided by a wooden frame of six spaces which fits over the tray and its contents.

PRESENTATION:

1. Bring the child to the table and tell the child what you are going to do but not give the name of the materials.

2. Take one shape from its knob by your dominanat hand.

3. Use index and third fingers to feel and trace the edge of the shape in one movement.

4. Feel the contour of the frame with 2 fingers, then put back the shape in its inset.

5. Continue doing the same action to the rest of shapes.

POINT OF INTEREST:

The moment at which the inset fits into its frame.

Feeling the outline of the figure.

CONTROL OF ERROR:

If the inset does not fit into the frame.

DIRECT AIM:

Visual discrimination of form.

INDIRECT AIM:

Preparation for geometry; preparation for writing.

AGE:

2-1/2 years.

LANGUAGE:

Triangle, circle, square.

NOTE:

It can be present in rug or table.