Subject: PST 210 G
Student: Elzaan Venter
Student No: 62913190
Semester 1: Assignment 02
Contact details: +27 788047813
Email:
1|Page E. Venter (62913190)
, Question 1
• Develop their senses - By allowing them to explore and interact freely
with different materials, colours, textures, sizes, shapes, densities and
temperatures we give them the opportunity to develop their senses,
learn to differentiate materials, sounds and smells to start giving
meaning to all what they feel and also to build their own perceptions of
the world and ensuring that their little bodies learn to process, integrate,
and generate appropriate responses to the sensory information in their
environments.
• Movement of the body - Creating is movement and many of the action
involved in making art, such as holding a brush or scribbling with a pencil
are essential for the development of fine motor skills in young children.
Activities such as stacking, pouring, scooping and stirring also develop
eye-hand coordination and squidging, pulling and moulding Play-Dough
are great for muscle tone.
• Invite them to think and dream (Cognitive Development) - This asks the
child to use their creativity, critical thinking and problem solving as they
build and explore their ideas., come up with their own answers, discover
the cause-and-effect of their actions, and feel confident about the
choices they make. It might seem that they are just playing and getting
messy, but I can guarantee you that they are putting their minds to work
at the highest levels.
• Gives them the power to express themselves (Emotional development) -
Giving children the independence to interpret a range of situations as
they wish empowers them. This opportunity to experiment and explore
with freedom encourages creativity, break down language barriers and
let them come to a new form of communication, giving them confidence
to be independent and self-directed. They will learn fast to take their
own decisions and find different roads to create will lead them to learn
that nothing can go wrong by making choices and expressing in their
own way.
2|Page E. Venter (62913190)
Student: Elzaan Venter
Student No: 62913190
Semester 1: Assignment 02
Contact details: +27 788047813
Email:
1|Page E. Venter (62913190)
, Question 1
• Develop their senses - By allowing them to explore and interact freely
with different materials, colours, textures, sizes, shapes, densities and
temperatures we give them the opportunity to develop their senses,
learn to differentiate materials, sounds and smells to start giving
meaning to all what they feel and also to build their own perceptions of
the world and ensuring that their little bodies learn to process, integrate,
and generate appropriate responses to the sensory information in their
environments.
• Movement of the body - Creating is movement and many of the action
involved in making art, such as holding a brush or scribbling with a pencil
are essential for the development of fine motor skills in young children.
Activities such as stacking, pouring, scooping and stirring also develop
eye-hand coordination and squidging, pulling and moulding Play-Dough
are great for muscle tone.
• Invite them to think and dream (Cognitive Development) - This asks the
child to use their creativity, critical thinking and problem solving as they
build and explore their ideas., come up with their own answers, discover
the cause-and-effect of their actions, and feel confident about the
choices they make. It might seem that they are just playing and getting
messy, but I can guarantee you that they are putting their minds to work
at the highest levels.
• Gives them the power to express themselves (Emotional development) -
Giving children the independence to interpret a range of situations as
they wish empowers them. This opportunity to experiment and explore
with freedom encourages creativity, break down language barriers and
let them come to a new form of communication, giving them confidence
to be independent and self-directed. They will learn fast to take their
own decisions and find different roads to create will lead them to learn
that nothing can go wrong by making choices and expressing in their
own way.
2|Page E. Venter (62913190)
