Description

The pom-poms sorting activity is so multifaceted! This activity is an excellent beginning resource, which satisfies the Child’s need to sort, and order with colour discrimination. Furthermore, it introduces different concepts of classifying and organising data, which is a great foundation for mathematics. These fuzzy pom-poms introduce a new texture to the Child, which also acts as a sensorial material.  Using the dexterity tweezers children practice picking up these pom-poms, and transferring them to different containers.

Objectives of Pom-Poms for Sorting Activity

• the direct objectives for the Child are to-
  • transfer the pom-poms from one container to another, and
  • to sort them into different colours, sizes or other categories
• indirectly, they
  • strengthen their fine motor muscles
  • gain greater muscle control, which will help develop the skill of buttoning sweaters, and the pencil grip

Contents of Pom-Poms for Sorting Activity

• dexterity tweezers made of strong plastic (the colours may vary)
• multicoloured pom-poms, slightly larger in size
• stored in a strong, plastic box with a lid

Size

• Plastic container – 17.5cm x 13cm x 8cm / (6¾” x 5″ x 3″)
• dexterity tweezers – 15,5cm x 6cm x 1cm / (6″ x 2½” x ¾”)
• pom-poms – 2.5cm ∅ / (1″ ∅)

Related Products to the Pom-Poms for Sorting Activity:

• Dexterity Tweezers and Pom-Poms for Sorting are also sold separately
• A great introduction to sorting games is the Toddler Sorting Tray

Further Reading and Resources

Transferring by Catherine McTamaney