Setting the Stage for Tactile Understanding - American Printing ...

Cup• Have the child explore a variety of cups —different sizes, shapes, and colors.• Explore where cups are usually storedin the home.• Discuss places you would likely find cups (e.g.,kitchen cabinet, restaurants, concession stands,near water fountains, etc.)• Nest or stack various types of cups.• Wash and dry unbreakable cups.• Identify parts of a cup — rim, base, handle(s).• Compare all sorts of drinking containers — cups, glasses, tumblers, mugs,goblets, etc., and discuss their structural differences.19 Showtime