Answer to Question #218842 in English for M.S

Question

How does the following help to promote literacy and numeracy:
*Shells, leaves, seed pods or stones
*Water in troughs, tubs or containers
*Sand outdoors in a sandpit or indoors in troughs or trays
*Outdoor climbing equipment such as obstacle courses
*Wooden blocks both small and large
*Dress-ups and dramatic play equipment

Answer 1

a.They may be used to make patterns or as story aides.

b.It permits them to play with measurements and compare volume.

c.It introduces children to mathematical concepts ,for example terms such as full or empty.

d.It shows children the value of decision making, how to solve problems and also concentrate.

e.They aid to improve the ability to understand shapes, sizes, and patterns.

f.It permits children to experiment with purposes for literacy they have seen at home.