Guest Posted May 11, 2014 Posted May 11, 2014 I have a child (40m) who loves doing puzzles - she will persevere and complete a 40+pc puzzle; I am interested to see where others would put this in terms of phases of learning - 40-60+m?
AnonyMouse_30128 Posted May 11, 2014 Posted May 11, 2014 as an activity on it's own without any additional info 30-50 months shape space and measure....
Guest Posted May 11, 2014 Posted May 11, 2014 it's not really in SSM or anywhere specific, but is the sort of thing to expect an older child to be doing - 40-60 i feel too. but only applicable statements i can find are: C+L (L+A) Maintains attention, concentrates and sits quietly during appropriate activityPD (M+H) Handles tools, objects, construction and malleable materials safely and with increasing control Shows a preference for a dominant hand.
Guest Posted May 11, 2014 Posted May 11, 2014 I have since tried puzzles in 'find' on the Development Matters document (PDF file) and all I can find is the following in SSM ... Attempts, sometimes successfully, to fit shapes into spaces on inset boards or jigsaw puzzles. Offer a range of puzzles with large pieces and knobs or handles to support success in fitting shapes into spaces This is in the 16-26m phase - but nothing later on. I am inclined towards 40-60+m because it is a 40pc jig-saw
AnonyMouse_30128 Posted May 11, 2014 Posted May 11, 2014 (edited) • Shows an interest in shape and space by playing with shapes or making arrangements with objects. • Shows awareness of similarities of shapes in the environment. • Uses positional language. • Shows interest in shape by sustained construction activity or by talking about shapes or arrangements. • Shows interest in shapes in the environment. • Uses shapes appropriately for tasks. • Beginning to talk about the shapes of everyday objects, To my mind nearly the whole of this section would be part of this learning outcome...although the puzzle is larger than average unless they are showing other skills i would still say 30-50 months Edited May 11, 2014 by finleysmaid
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