Strand 2: Communicating
Children learn about:
2.1 using gesture and expressive body movement for communication
2.2 understanding non-verbal messages
2.3 using language skills in a variety of contexts
2.4 using repetitive sounds and words, aspects of language such as rhythm, rhyme and alliteration, and to enjoy nonsense stories and rhymes
2.5 the practical use of at least one language
2.6 the value of their first language
2.7 enjoying and using verbal communication
2.8 listening attentively and responding appropriately to others
2.9 using words, pictures, print, numbers, sounds, shapes, models, photographs and ICT to represent thoughts, experiences and ideas
2.10 exploring and observing the use of print
2.11 stories and literature valued by the cultures in their community
2.12 enjoying and using words and books
2.13 exploring and observing the use of numbers in purposeful activities
2.14 using mathematical symbols and concepts
2.15 enjoying and using numbers
2.16 some of the technology and resources used for mathematics, reading and writing
2.17 creating stories and symbols
2.18 materials and technology used in creative and expressive arts
2.19 using the processes of art and craft
2.20 using different media to express a mood or a feeling or for representing information
2.21 being creative and expressive through a variety of activities
2.22 singing songs, including songs of their own and those from different countries and cultures
2.23 a selection of the art, craft, songs, music and stories which are valued by the cultures in the community
2.24 enjoying and using music, art, drama and dance
2.25 a variety of types of music, art, dance and drama used as expressions of feeling, mood, situation, occasion and culture.
