One current focus for us in maths in PS1 is sequencing, particularly becoming familiar with and understanding language including 'before', 'then', 'next' and 'after'. We felt a fun way to use this language in a practical and authentic way might be to follow step by step instructions for food preparation. We settled with something as simple as possible; making a sandwich. To begin with I went through the steps one by one with the children, creating my own sandwich.
Then (after washing of hands) it was time for the children to make their own sandwiches following the same sequence.
We followed up (on more than one occasion) with looking at the sequence for washing our hands before eating, after outdoor play or after using the toilet:
It would be fantastic if the children could practice both saying (in your home language) and using this hand washing sequence at home. It would also be very beneficial if when doing anything else that involves a sequence with your child, you try to ensure you are using the same terminology in your home language (before, next, then, after, first).
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Nancy Levyssohn
31/10/2019 09:47:51 am
What a great way to learn the concepts of sequencing! Thank you for teaching our children in such a creative manner!
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