Sparkles and Kisses

Thursday, 7 March 2013

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

From birth children are exposed to fundamental mathematics through interaction with their surrounding social environment.

In the classroom we will be learning about how to recognize numbers, shapes and mathematical concepts such as --- heavy -- light --- float --- sink --- full --- empty --- space and measure. We will also learn about sorting and matching colours and shapes many many more.

It is very important for the parents to continue these techniques by counting stairs; helping the children notice numbers in the world around us (on mobiles, door numbers, clocks etc.) Repeating mathematical concepts during bath time, playing at the park or at home etc.

Touch and count