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Some of the
things that interest my son consist of anything having to do with tools,
planes, and building. I set up this
invitation for him and realized it was so much more complex than just a great
fine motor activity. I found it really
required the use of problem solving skills, visual discrimination, hand-eye
coordination, knowledge of the concepts of large and small, matching, etc. I also realized that it takes much more
coordination to screw nuts and bolts together freely as opposed to the bolt
being attached to a board (which was an easier activity my son did when he was
younger). I sat as a quiet observer
during this entire activity. I found it
so intriguing to watch him at play. I enjoyed
watching him problem solve and realize he needed to switch hands in order to
successfully screw on the nut, and with each one he would screw the nut on all
the way, then unscrew it just to the tip of the bolt. Hmmmmm….I wonder what his reasoning was
behind that.
ALL YOU NEED FOR THIS ACTIVITY ARE VARIOUS SIZED NUTS AND BOLTS.
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| Nuts and Bolts invitation |
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| He told me, "Mommy, I'm saving the small ones for last because they are tricky." |
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| I also found it interesting the way he organized them on the last tray. |
- AK (MESE, MECD)
I love that this is so simple and yet like you said complex in it's accomplishment.
ReplyDeleteMy younger son is really into tools and nuts/bolts...this is great! I can't wait to try it with both of my boys, the play so differently they may both find happiness in this. Thank you.
My son loves tools- he would adore this activity
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful idea! I will keep it in mind as my 2 year old son gets a little older!
ReplyDeleteI think I will try this today, both my 4 year old and my 2 1/2 year old love both the real tool box and the toy workbench we have, and this will be great for the younger's fine motor control
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