Description

One of the greatest gifts you can give children, is to foster their self-confidence.  This will assist them in developing skills that will help them in the activities of everyday life.  These acts will add meaning to their lives and encourage them to develop independence.

During their sensitive periods, children begin to demand to “do it for themselves”.  Ensuring that you have a prepared environment ready, to encourage them to satisfy these demands, is very important.  This helps develop and grow their independence, fine motor skills, and muscle control, and is of paramount importance.  This small glass of 100ml, is the one of the ideal utensils to have ready for this stage.

Introduction to the Small Glass – 100ml

• there is no one direct objective for this product because it is such a versatile resource.  Listed below are possible activities to encourage the Child to improve and develop their fine motor skills;
  • transferring
  • pouring
  • drinking – but note; all of these activities incorporate other practical life items, such as jugs, bowls, spoons and more than one glass
• indirectly, the Child;
  • develops, and strengthens their fine motor skills, and hand-eye coordination
  • improves their focus, concentration, independence and social skills
• this activity falls within the Montessori practical life curriculum

Contents of the Small Glass – 100ml

• sturdy, strong glass
• the glass is the perfect size for small hands to hold
• has a strong base

Size:  height 8cm x diameter 5.5cm / (3¼” x 2¼”)

The teaspoon and the naartjie (tangerine) in the illustrations provide context of size.

Further Reading and Resources

• Pouring and transferring activities – la Petite Creche