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Sand and water play is very calming. It teaches me

When I am at the workbench I feel very grown up!

about science concepts like the properties of things

I am learning how to create something I have

in my world, and how they change and respond

visualized in my head. I am working on my fine

when manipulated. I use my small muscles when I

motor skills and eye-hand coordination. I have to

pour, sift, scoop, and dig. I am also measuring,

use math skills, such as shape, size, contrast,

counting, and comparing.

As I talk with my

comparing, spatial relationships, and problem-

friends, I am expanding my language development.

solving. I also get to be creative!

With

number

activities

experiencing

The writing area lets me experience and explore the

mathematical concepts hands-on.

I count, sort,

written word. I am able to see how the written word

classify, match, measure, compare, group, judge

is a part of my world. When I play “office” I am

amounts and proportions, and learn about shapes,

practicing my letters and writing skills, which helps

sizes, and quantities. I learn 1-to-1 correspondence,

prepare me for school.

problem-solving, and about spatial relationships.

being greeted?

Participating in group time teaches me that I am

Time outdoors is very important to me! It’s a

part of a larger community. I am also learning

release for me - I am able to run and jump and

some things I will need to be able to do when I get

scream and get all of my energy out! The fresh air

to school – sit without bothering others, listen, wait

is good for me. I am also developing my large

my turn, and how to follow directions. Many

muscles, balance, and coordination while I play.

educational concepts are introduced at this time.

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