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Practical Life materials and exercises provide the child his training for independence in self-care and in the care of his environment. The exercises in movement instill concentration, order, and discipline in both mind and body, such as combing of hair, powdering of face, dressing up, pouring liquid, paper cutting and pasting, sweeping the floor, and washing.
Sensorial Arts materials and exercises aim to sharpen the five senses of the child, enlighten his perception of the environment, and develop his intelligence. This is subdivided into five areas: visual, auditory, tactile, olfactory, and gustatory.
Language materials and exercises develop the child’s skills in writing, reading, and communication. Writing is taught gradually from the preparation of the hand, wrist, and arm to printing, and finally to calligraphy writing. Reading starts from the individual sounds of letters to words, sentences, and paragraph reading with comprehension. The oral exercises and games are activities that help satisfy the child’s need for self- expression. Physical activity is promoted through mime and acting. The child develops confidence and social sense through poetry and participation in annual school programs. Intellectual curiosity is met through news sharing and storytelling.
Mathematics materials and exercises are grouped into four: Group I materials introduce the concept of numbers 0–10; Group II materials teach the concept of the decimal system; Group III materials teach linear counting making teens and tens; Group IV materials introduce the four (4) basic operations and concept of fractions. These exercises also develop the child’s “mathematical mind” that leads to precision, order, and logical thinking.
Cultural Arts materials and exercises introduce the child to the vastness of the world and what it has to offer. It is subdivided into Geography, History, Botany, and Zoology. Geography introduces the child to the world and its facets, from the land and water forms to the seven continents. The cultures of the people in different countries are likewise learned. History teaches the
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