Module 2


storage boxes for smaller items include see-through unbreakable plastic boxes, shirt boxes, etc. Mark your storage boxes clearly.


9.1.5 Role of the educarer


1. Encourage each child to observe keenly: a) What do you see? b) What is it like?


2. Invite each child to think by posing such questions as: a) Why do you suppose? b) What do you think? c) What might happen if? d) How can we find out?


3. Help each child to look for explanations. 4. Encourage each child to grow and know. Invite and listen to his or her questions. Help the child to discover misconceptions.


5. Give each child a variety of experiences. Provide a well-balanced programme using: a) living things – plants, animals – to illustrate growth and life b) matter and energy – heat, wind, electricity, sound, motors, fire, magnetism, cooking c) the earth and its elements – rocks, soil, sand, metals, water, air d) regions beyond the earth – sun, moon, stars, outer space.


6. Give each child an opportunity to discover. Provide the necessary equipment and materials that will make experimentation and discovery possible.


7. Repeat experiences; relate to what else the child is doing and learning; give opportunities for progressive learning.


8. Use a variety of media: real specimens, models, filmstrips, pictures, resource persons, and trips that allow for direct observation and experimentation.


9. Develop in the child a respect for all living things. 10. Give cautions regarding safety in the use of equipment.


Note You don’t need elaborate equipment. Observe nature: water, shadows, sun, sky, earth. You can do many things with only a magnifying glass, measuring cup, and a ruler.


11. When a toddler makes interesting discoveries about objects, do keep a note. Not only will it enable you to see how the toddler is progressing, but it will also give you something to talk to the toddler’s parents about. Parents do enjoy learning about how their toddlers are growing up.


Practical component 1. Evaluate the area and materials/aids suitable for discovery activities at a day-care centre. 2. Plan suitable discovery activities for toddlers.


10. Problem-solving activities


10.1 Introduction What we mean by problem-solving activities One of the things we should help toddlers learn is how to solve simple problems. In their everyday lives, toddlers have to solve many little problems. But in these notes we have selected a few activities


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