Transferring and Sorting Practical Life Exercises Ideas

A transferring 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 Sorting  sorting tray, with coloured counters 

Using the pincer grip sort the counters into different sections. (can also be done with various objects and smaller grains and pulses, or using tweezers)

2 Sorting with tongs

Tongs, (beads, cotton balls, buttons, shells etc), sorting tray

Use the tongs to pick up the beads and sort into the sections by size/colour/shape/type

3 Sorting with Tweezers

Tweezers, (beads, grains), sorting tray

Use the tongs to pick up the beads and sort into the sections by size/colour/shape/type

4 Sorting with Chopsticks

Training chopsticks, (coloured corn puffs), sorting tray

Use the chopsticks to pick up the puffs and sort by colour

5 Sorting with Chopsticks

Training chopsticks, (coloured corn puffs), sorting tray

Use the chopsticks to pick up the puffs and sort by colour

Suggestions for additional items needed: beads, dried beans, lentils, macaroni, coriander seeds, coffee beans, corn puffs, rice, pebbles, shells

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.