Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Mathematical Girl



CM is mastering her world and it shows with this activity she performs on a regular basis. We chose these images because she is so intentional with these items, which are all very different (small car, plastic playdough can and silver pot). She places the three items on clear surface such as the table and begins to move them from the pot to the table and back again. She stops occasionally to place the lid on the playdough can (notice the fine motor skills she exhibits). She will repeat this shuffle in various patterns, then take the items to the kitchen and do it again. She also has been walking around while balancing a few objects on a plate, inside and outdoors as well. We have noticed that children often return to the same activities, adding something to make the process more complex each time. CM has also taken a leap in her ability to build with Duplos. Lately, she has spent a lot of time manipulating small objects and is drawn to any very small item. We supported this with the 'new' plates and will provide other types of platforms for her to use and watch what happens.

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