Fruit Picking

Young children do not think in two dimensions.

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If they are presented with a picture, they are often unable to truly grasp its meaning, because they are not yet capable of symbolic thought.

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It is therefore imperative that they are given every opportunity to participate in their learning on three dimensions.

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For this activity, we picked fruit from a three-dimensional tree!

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The tactile experience of picking the fruit helps children develop a deeper understanding of where our fruit comes from!

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