Answer to Question #218823 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

Answer 1

·        Crayons—Using crayons to paint allows children to interact with their surroundings.

·        The telephone and walkie talkies can be utilized to communicate a message to the children in such a way that they will remember it for the rest of their lives.

·        Plasticine - Children can build with plasticine, which helps them relate to their surroundings.

·        Interactive activities, such as peek-a-boo, should be chosen by teachers. This will ensure that they are fully engaged in the classroom. Children might also benefit from finger games to help them learn how to count.

·        Story books - Interesting stories that are read to youngsters usually inspire them to have a vivid imagination.

·        Songs - Singing is a method of conveying messages. Children are more receptive to music and are less likely to forget them.