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Introduce young children to the latest ways to send their words and pictures with a technology-focused project by Wendy E Scott The range of modern technology currently available allows us to communicate quickly with an almost immediate response. Use the following ideas to invite, inform, advise and instruct, demonstrating a successful exchange of information.

The range of modern technology currently available allows us to communicate quickly with an almost immediate response. Use the following ideas to invite, inform, advise and instruct, demonstrating a successful exchange of information.

Adult-led activities

On the line

Make a telephone call.

Key learning intentions

To initiate conversation with others

To listen and respond

To recognise numbers 1-9

Adult:child ratio 1:4.

Resources

* Telephone (with hands-free facility if possible) * a list of telephone numbers to be used * a telephone directory * simple map/plan of your establishment, grounds, and local vicinity * paper and pencils

Preparation

* Arrange for several telephone calls to be received. Ask for participation from parents, friends and members of the community who are known to the children.

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