Folding Cloth

Folding Clothes develop concentration and control of movement. This material contributes to the child's independence and teaches a skill of self-care and care for the environment.

In my student teaching classroom, we introduced this material around Thanksgiving. The skill of folding was practically applied to preparing for our Classroom Thanksgiving Feast.

My favorite point of interest are the contrasting lines that guide the folds. Note that the folding requires grasping the left and right corners of the square clothes and folding UP. The index finger traces along the contrasting line, illustrating the control of error.

Practical Life: Analysis of Movement: Folding