Simple Pouring Practical Life Exercises Ideas

A pouring activity for the Practical Life area, which can be presented as described below, or to augment your existing activities.  Choose from the available options to create your own activities or follow our recommendations below:

Suggestions

1 Simple Dry Pouring

2 small jugs (for beans, lentils, macaroni, etc), tray

Pour dry ingredients from one jug to another, vary the contents to maintain interest and change complexity

2 Simple Wet Pouring

2 small jugs (for coloured water), small sponge for drips, tray 

Pour liquid from one jug to another

3 Large to Small Pouring

2 small jugs and one large jug (containing lentils or water), small sponge for drips, tray

Pour from large jug into the 2 smaller jugs, from both small jugs to larger jug

4 Pouring to Different Sizes

3 or more jugs (or carafes) of differing capacity eg 125ml, 250ml and 500ml (containing lentils or water), small sponge for drips, tray

Pour from smallest jug into the next smallest, then to largest jug

More complex pouring activities can be found here

Suggestions for additional items needed: dried beans, lentils, macaroni, coriander seeds, coffee beans, food colouring, small sponge cloths.

Of course, these are only suggested activities and you can mix and match the items as you wish. We'd love to see your own ideas.

Get inspired for alternative activities with videos and photos here.

PLEASE NOTE: This pack recommends real kitchen items not toys, some of which are made from glass. They are only for use under the supervision of an adult, and you should assess the risk posed each time they are used.