Preschool children approaches to learning and play

Identify, name and match triangle, circle or square. Identify, name and match a few colors. Repeat simple pattern as well as completing meek puzzles (Hamre et al. , p. The child can also engage in imaginary play with dolls, animals or people. Reciting first and last names as well as the parents’ name. Taking care of individual desires such as dressing and washing hands (Anders et al. , p. Enjoy helping in the household duties. Adjusting to the new situation in the absences of adults. They brush teeth, get dressed and comb hair with little assistance (Sudfeld et al. , p. Skillfully make use of dining utensils. They pick up small items such as toothpicks. Copying simple shapes such as a square as well as printing several letters of the alphabet.