The theories of play and cognitive development

CLASSIC THEORIES OF PLAY AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT (PIAGET AND OR VYGOTSKY)

The theories of play and cognitive development

Book Title: On the Farm

By: Henri Galeron

Age level: 4 to 5 years old

1.     MATH (NUMBERS)

Applying and teaching mathematics in toddlers is very much important because it is part of our life. Theories vary their concepts, however Piaget pointed out that children need to know that math is part of their personal life and acquire the concepts of numbers in his developmental constructivism theory. He added that every normal child is capable of good mathematical reasoning, therefore, the earlier we teach math to the young children the better.

Activity: Counting Numbers 1 to 10

Objective: To teach children to count the numbers 1 to 10 and to be able for them to recognize from numbers 1 to 10 in a fun way.

Materials: cards with pictures of farm animals, vegetables and fruits with numbers printed on them from 1 to 10.

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DR-cfDsHCGA this counting music relates to the farm.

Rules: After reading the book On the Farm, I will introduce the activity Counting Numbers 1 to 10 to the children. This activity will accompany with the music to make it more fun to learn and to engage them in counting numbers. As well all know that music helps our both sides of the brain develop higher forms of thinking. While the music is on, I let the children follow the music and move along. Children can dance or any moves they want while singing the numbers.

Explanation: In my opinion, the activity I designed is great for preschoolers because it promotes free play and creativity where they can move or dance along with the music while singing the counting number song and most importantly, singing along numbers is very fun and engaging activity for children where they will learn without thinking that they learned.