Task 4

What do think about the following view of how a child uses skills and concepts in play?

Read this list and give a tick against the issues you can agree with.

Literacy

• Writes for a purpose

• Uses language to communicate

• Understands print concepts

• Writes letters and words

• Reads simple words

Mathematics

• Uses number concepts

• Develops mathematical language

• Makes predictions

• Creates two- and three-dimensional geometric shapes

• Measures time, money

Science

• Uses recycled materials

• Explores physical properties of materials

Social studies

• Develops rules with others and follows them

• Uses geographic thinking and mapping skills to move marker forward, backward

• Learns about money and its use

The arts

• Draws and creates

Technology

• Uses basic computer skills

• Navigates through software program