Transferring with tongs helps develop fine motor control, concentration, hand strength and hand-eye coordination.
These Small Stainless Steel Tongs are a simple, purposeful tool for Montessori Practical Life activities. Their compact size and smooth, rounded ends make them suitable for children to grasp, squeeze and use when transferring small objects from one bowl or container to another.
How to Set It Up:
- Choose a tray and two small bowls.
- Place a small number of objects in one bowl, such as dry beans, pom-poms, small wooden beads or small erasers.
- Put the Small Stainless Steel Tongs alongside the bowls.
- Invite the child to transfer the objects from one bowl to the other using the tongs.
Tips:
- Begin with objects that are easy to grasp, then gradually introduce smaller or more challenging items as the child’s coordination improves.
- Use a tray to keep the activity orderly and make it easy for the child to carry and return to the shelf.
- The tongs may also be used for serving small foods independently.
Small Stainless Steel Tongs measure 4.3 inches (11 cm).
Used in Montessori Practical Life Activities
These Small Stainless Steel Tongs are included in our Apple Transfer Activity with Tongs and Egg Slicing/Peeling Activity Set.
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