Answer to Question #216440 in English for M.S

Question

Providing a range of play experiences can promote literacy and numeracy skills. Skills
underpinning literacy and numeracy include:
Reasoning
Classifying
Grouping
Sorting
Recognising
Distinguishing
Symbolising
Representing
a) Give examples of materials that can provide a broad scope for promoting literacy and
numeracy skills in the early childhood program. (16 marks)
b) Explain how materials mentioned in a) can be used

Answer 1

a)

• Telephones
• Walkie talkie
• Songs
• Games
• Story books
• Plasticine
• Crayons

b)

Telephone and walkie talkies can be used to deliver a message to the children in a way that they will always have a recollection.

Games- Teachers should choose games that are interactive such as peek-aboo. This will ensure full participation in their classroom. Finger games can also be used to assist the children understand how to count.

Songs-Singing s a way that messages are conveyed. Children relate more to songs and tend not to forget songs.

Story books-Interesting story when read to children always create a vivid imagination to the children.

Plasticine-by using plasticine the children are able to build and this helps the children relate to the surroundings.

Crayons-Painting through crayon also assist the children to connect with the surroundings.