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 One to Many Pouring

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

Pour from large jug into the 3 mini jugs, to give each an equal amount, then from all mini jugs to larger jug

2 Pouring through a Funnel

Large jug of (coloured) water, funnel, carafe, small sponge for drips, tray

Pour from jug into carafe using funnel (extend difficulty by drawing a fill line on the carafe)

3 Pouring to marked line

glass jug, carafe with a coloured elastic band around it, small sponge for drips, tray

Pour from jug into carafe up to the line

4 Pouring to measure

glass jug, measuring jug, small sponge for drips, tray

You may want a card in the tray stating the amount of water to be measure

5 Pouring exact amount

3 or more different measuring jugs or beakers, small sponge for drips, tray

You may want a card in the tray stating the amount of water to be measured, note the different levels of the same volume in the different containers.

6 Pouring with large containers

A large jug and a bucket, cloth for drips, large tray

7 Pouring from a watering can

A large jug or vase and a watering can, cloth for drips, large tray

8 Pouring from a teapot into a cup

An attractive teapot and cup on a saucer, cloth for drips, tray

Simple pouring activities can be found here

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 contains 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. WARNING: Not suitable for 0-3 years - Small Parts: Choking hazard.