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Observation: Three weeks ago, the children were able to open and close the boxes that I incorporated with the musical instruments. They used the boxes as a musical instrument by tapping the bottom part of it, using it as a tool to stand, or basically just practicing how to open and close it. When I hid something in the box they kept on opening it and smiling as they opened it. In the room, we had this one big coffee tin can that has holes on the plastic lid. Children would take off the blue plastic lid and pour the small metal lids into the floor. Children would also put the small metal lids through the holes of the plastic lid continuously as it made sound.
Dialogue & Reflection: Infants were engaged in functional play as they listen to the sound of the lid when it hits the bottom (Lew, 2012). Infants were also engaged in solitary play as they play with the toys uninvolved with other infants (Lew, 2012). It seems that children were interested in opening boxes and see what is inside it. It appears that children demonstrated their fine motor skills and eye- hand coordination when they opened the boxes and tried closing it. Infants are already experiencing math in their daily lives. They practice this as they associate touch, smell and voice with their parents and educators (Lockwood, 2013). Infants learn mathematical connections through learning experiences. In my Curriculum Design class, I learned that by playing with a box, children can learn object permanence when we hide a toy inside it (Lockwood, 2013). Children will be aware of their spatial sense as they hold onto the container or the chocolate tin and notice its shape (Lockwood, 2013). According to Berk (2012), as infants learn how to move on their own their opportunities ...

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...sticks from the containers. I will model how to roll the tin can and catch it to encourage them to crawl or walk. I will also show them how to open and close the containers. Challenges, I will challenge the infants to pull or push the sticks through the plastic lids. Telling, explaining and informing, while the children open, close, pull, push or roll the containers, I will name them what they are doing or playing with.
Lew, T. (2012, September 28). Children, Play and Creativity. Teaching Strategies. Humber College ITAL.
Lockwood, K. (2013, January 26). Curriculum Design. Teaching Strategies. Humber College ITAL
Action: I will participate during the experience showing them how to push and pull. I will supervise and observe how children engage in this experience, how they experiment with the materials. I will encourage during the experience and give help when needed.

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