The theories of play and cognitive development

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   UNDERSTANDING SYMBOLS

Understanding symbols are important in literacy. We cannot read and understand without knowing and understanding the symbols. Letters are also called symbols which represent something, the same as the pictures or any arts. All of those have meanings. Therefore, young children should be exposed and thought about different symbols in the surrounding which is very helpful when they grow up

Activity: I am an Explorer

Objective: To let the children know and understand that symbols or print materials has meaning.

Materials: Traffic sign cards

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                        Signs and symbols on the farm

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            And other symbols, that are useful in everyday life.

Rules: I will post all the signs and symbols on the board and on the wall. I will tell the children the importance of signs and symbols. I will divide the class into two groups, one will be on the traffic signs and the other will be on the farm signs. I will let them explore each symbol after the group will exchange the sides and explore. Then, I will ask the children one by one about their thoughts and ideas about their exploration.

Explanation: In my opinion, symbol exploration is a great activity for understanding symbols and sign because according to Piaget that exploration is a concrete operational which the child learns best.