RDF2601:
Resource Development in the Foundation Phase
Assignment 2 2023
Year module
, The purpose of the assessment is to help you work through the learning material/guide.
Sources to consult:
• RDF2601 Study Guide
• E-reserves
QUESTION 1
1.1
Sensory bags filled with hair gel or paint offer stimulating visual and textural materials
that can aid learners in practicing their letter writing. Before starting their writing
practice, instruct the learners to flatten the bag, ensuring that the contents are spread
out evenly. They can begin by using their fingers to "write" and gradually progress to
using the eraser end of a pencil for writing on the bag.
To create a makeshift piping bag, fill a plastic or Ziploc bag with sand, flour, or paint.
Gather all the contents to one corner of the bag and securely tie it closed. Then, cut a
small opening in the corner. Remember, the larger the cut, the faster the contents will
pour out. Allow the learners to write their letters or words by piping out the contents
onto a tray or the floor. Essentially, this acts as a giant pen that they have created.
After writing their words or letters, you can even encourage them to trace over them
using their fingers.
Using chalk, write a letter on a chalkboard or concrete surface and ask the learners to
practice writing the same letter using a wet sponge. Remind them to pay attention to
the starting point and the direction in which the writing progresses. Afterward, provide
them with a dry sponge to trace their wet letter. Finally, allow them to write the letter
themselves using chalk.
Tracing and navigating mazes contribute to the development of learners' eye-hand
coordination and fine motor control, particularly when they strive to stay within the lines
while following a maze or pattern. Some activities to promote this skill include:
• Following lines across a page.
• Tracing around objects such as letter magnets, scissors, or blocks.
• Creating letter shapes by rolling out pieces of playdough and arranging them
accordingly.
Similar to the previous methods, prepare a tray with a thin layer of sand, flour, paint, or
shaving cream. Have the learners practice writing letters in the tray using their fingers
or the ends of pencils or sticks. Remember to provide them with letter flashcards as a
reference during this activity.
Resource Development in the Foundation Phase
Assignment 2 2023
Year module
, The purpose of the assessment is to help you work through the learning material/guide.
Sources to consult:
• RDF2601 Study Guide
• E-reserves
QUESTION 1
1.1
Sensory bags filled with hair gel or paint offer stimulating visual and textural materials
that can aid learners in practicing their letter writing. Before starting their writing
practice, instruct the learners to flatten the bag, ensuring that the contents are spread
out evenly. They can begin by using their fingers to "write" and gradually progress to
using the eraser end of a pencil for writing on the bag.
To create a makeshift piping bag, fill a plastic or Ziploc bag with sand, flour, or paint.
Gather all the contents to one corner of the bag and securely tie it closed. Then, cut a
small opening in the corner. Remember, the larger the cut, the faster the contents will
pour out. Allow the learners to write their letters or words by piping out the contents
onto a tray or the floor. Essentially, this acts as a giant pen that they have created.
After writing their words or letters, you can even encourage them to trace over them
using their fingers.
Using chalk, write a letter on a chalkboard or concrete surface and ask the learners to
practice writing the same letter using a wet sponge. Remind them to pay attention to
the starting point and the direction in which the writing progresses. Afterward, provide
them with a dry sponge to trace their wet letter. Finally, allow them to write the letter
themselves using chalk.
Tracing and navigating mazes contribute to the development of learners' eye-hand
coordination and fine motor control, particularly when they strive to stay within the lines
while following a maze or pattern. Some activities to promote this skill include:
• Following lines across a page.
• Tracing around objects such as letter magnets, scissors, or blocks.
• Creating letter shapes by rolling out pieces of playdough and arranging them
accordingly.
Similar to the previous methods, prepare a tray with a thin layer of sand, flour, paint, or
shaving cream. Have the learners practice writing letters in the tray using their fingers
or the ends of pencils or sticks. Remember to provide them with letter flashcards as a
reference during this activity.
