Objectives

 

 The Block Area Can Provide Opportunities For:

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• Shape identification, Shape relations

• New vocabulary

• Physical release and development of muscular coordination through lifting, carrying and stacking.

• Emotional release through dramatic play.

• Cooperation development in social relationships.

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 Books/Language Development Area:

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• Developing and appreciation of books as a source of pleasure & information

• Developing visual & listening skills related to reading

• Imaginative thoughts produced by pictures

• A restful and calm activity

• Vocabulary building

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Music and Rhythm Activity Area :

 

• Developing appreciation for all types of music

• Self-Expression

• Positive expression of feelings

• Improving coordination & rhythm

• Developing spatial awareness through movement

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Sand and Water Activity Area :

 

• Developing manipulative and sensory skills

• Discovery

• Other mathematical concepts and language development (size, shape, full, empty, etc.)

• Social interaction

• Promoting feelings of well-being, enjoyment and relaxation

Family Living/Dramatic Play Area:

 

• Experimenting with familiar adult roles

• Learning to cope with stress by giving children an opportunity to recreate actual life events.

• Communication of ideas in words

• Using their imagination in fantasy play

• Developing mathematical concepts (setting the table, folding napkins, towels etc)

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Manipulative Activity Area :

 

• Identifying various shapes & forms and their relationship to the whole

• Developing small muscle control

• Practicing problem solving skills

• Practice in eye hand coordination

• Developing a sense of pride in accomplishment

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