Math is a life-long skill. We count objects, place rings of multiple sizes on dowels, sort objects into 2, 3, and 4 compartments, notice pairs of objects, and insert coloured pegs into numbered math boards. As the children differentiate patterns and notice sequences, we start to quantify objects, building the logical mathematical mind that will be further developed in Casa.
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The children enjoy classical music, echo songs or favourite stories in the listening centre as well as playing instruments and incorporating movement. During the child’s developmental years, lyrics and musical expression can strengthen their gross motor skills through movement; their focus/concentration and memory; as well as expand their vocabulary.
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The children in Under 2 seem to light up when playdough is offered as one of our sensory and fine motor activities. Pulling, rolling, poking, and grasping a fist full of playdough all help to develop the child’s fine motor skills while developing their senses of sight, smell, and touch. We often add a variety of accessories such as cookie cutters, rolling pins, food colouring, extracts or sparkles for variety and an enhanced experience.
Please click “Playdough” for more details and the recipe for “the perfect playdough”!