PL 1.04Opening and Closing a Drawer

1. 1

   Invite the child: 'I will show you how to open a drawer.' Walk to the chest together.

2. 2

   Kneel or stand square to the drawer. Hold one knob in each hand, or the single handle with both hands.

3. 3

   Pull slowly and evenly toward you until the drawer is half open. Stop before it reaches the end.

4. 4

   Look inside, take out the cloth, and place it on top of the chest.

5. 5

   Put the cloth back in its place in the drawer.

6. 6

   Push the drawer with both hands, slowing down near the end so it closes without a sound.

7. 7

   Point out that the drawer front lines up with the chest again.

8. 8

   Invite the child to open and close the drawer.

What catches the child’s eye

• The drawer sliding out evenly on both sides
• The drawer closing without a sound

Extensions, easiest to hardest

1. Open and close a drawer with one knob in the middle
2. Fetch a named object from a drawer in the art cabinet
3. Open and close a cupboard door with a magnetic catch