Home corner and technology corner

Home corner and technology corner

Physical development:

• use equipment with more co-ordination and control
• stir the pot, turn knobs, wash plates - manipulate things better
• use a range of materials -- cuttlery, pans etc.

Mathematical development :

• use number ideas such four places at the table
• recognize shapes - square table, circle plate
• mathematical concepts - empty, full etc

Knowledge and understanding of the world:

• they find out about different materials - how plastic snaps or bends etc
• choose utensils - pan for frying, spoon for eating etc

Creative development:

• they express and communicate ideas, thoughts and feelings
• use a range of objects in the home area, sometimes making believe they are something else
• role play with others or on their own
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Personal, social and emotional development:
  • children are intersted, excited and motivated to learn
  • they confidently play and try out new ideas
  • concentrate and have play scenarios of their own
  • take turns and share
  • make good relationships with others
    
    
  Communication, language and literacy:
  • enjoy talking and listening to other children as they play
  • enjoy making stories and acting out the ones they know
  • think about ideas, feelings and events
  • learn new words-- cup, plate, pot, saucepan etc