PL 1.10Wet Pouring
The child pours water from one pitcher to another, then to a line or into several glasses.
Presentation
- 1
Invite the child and carry the tray to a table, full pitcher on the right.
- 2
Hold the handle of the full pitcher; place two fingers of the other hand under the spout.
- 3
Lift it and bring the spout just into the opening of the empty pitcher.
- 4
Tip it slowly and pour in a steady stream. When the water stops, turn the pitcher back up and pause so the last drop falls into the receiving pitcher (the drip catch is the point of interest).
- 5
Set the pitcher down without a sound.
- 6
Show how to check for drops: look at the tray, sponge up any water, and dry with the cloth.
- 7
Invite the child to pour back.
- 8
Show where to empty and refill the water. Return the tray, ready for the next person.
Extensions, easiest to hardest
- Pour to a line marked on a glass
- Pour from one pitcher into two, then three glasses of equal amounts
- Pour through a funnel into a narrow bottle
- Pour water for a friend at snack
Control of error
Water on the tray is visible and must be sponged up; the line on the glass shows if too much or too little was poured.
Ready to move on when the child…
- Pours without spilling and catches the last drip
- Pours to a marked line
- Sponges and dries any spill without being reminded
Guide note
Keep a sponge and drying cloth on the tray itself so cleanup is part of the work and not a separate trip.