Beads
A good project for
observing kids, to check on basic color/shape vocabulary and eye-hand
coordination skills.
Objectives
Children ages 3-4 years will be able to sequences beads in
left-right linear pattern Cog. IIID
one-to-one correspondence with shape and bead Cog. IIIC
match objects (beads) by shape and color Cog. IIIA
and string beads FM II
Materials
Beads of varying sizes
and shapes in shallow container; string; bead patterning cards with shapes and
colors that match beads; cards should have 2-5 shapes arranged horizontally.
Procedures
1. Have children sit around a table with beads in the center of
the table.
Give each child a string. Let children string beads in any sequence they
choose.
2. Ask children to point to a red bead, a red circle on the pattern card, etc.
If children recognize shape and color, have them follow these directions:
String a round bead; a round and a square; string a blue bead; a blue and a
yellow bead. If child is correct, have the child string two colored shapes, e.g.,
a red bead and a yellow square.
3. If child follows verbal sequencing directions, let him/her try a pattern
card with two shapes on it. If he/she sequences two, give longer sequences.
Younger children may be asked to match beads one-to-one.
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