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Plus, it's pretty easy to teach at home. Here's how -
Generally between 12-18 months but it really depends on your willingness to manage the mess in the initial learning stages and your child's interest.
There will be lots of trial and error with pouring but that’s the point! Your child needs practice the pouring movements over and over again so they can refine their skills with each turn.
Pouring is a skill where the presentation is of high importance. You, as an adult, have the hand and wrist strength to pour with just one hand but young children don’t - so be mindful of this.
If they see you pouring with one hand, they will copy you.
When demonstrating:
They often start with dry pouring, i.e. legumes, rice, any small loose parts, etc. and then wet pouring, i.e. water. These activities give the child extra practice to develop and refine the pouring movements. On top of the fine motor benefits, it’s also a great activity for developing concentration. Pouring from Jug to Jug is on the shelf in Montessori Classrooms from the Toddler class and into Casa (ages 3-6).
Regardless of which avenue your choose, start with very little water, legumes, etc. and make sure your child can manage the jug on their own. Size and weight are important.
As they're still developing the skills to pour properly and spills happen, it's much easier to manage smaller spills than larger ones!
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