I have a job interview today in which I have to do an activity with a group of 2 year olds(other than reading a book) for 10-15 minutes. So I decided to make big flash cards of common items they would know (i have cat, dog, bird so far..) and ask them to name them. I was going to do 20, just to make sure I could fill atleast 10 minutes...but I only have 3 items. Please help! What are some other objects two year olds would know?
2007-01-24 23:57:40 · 11 answers · asked by good luck 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I can see where having them name objects may be a little simple...I like the ideas of having the objects fit into 3 categories or asking them questions after they name the object...I think that's totally appropriate. I just found out about the interview yesterday and I don't have time to buy puppets, playdough, or blocks...nor will it only take 15 minutes for me to get a group of 2 year olds I just met to make a snowman out of playdough without playdough ending up all around the room. That's something you'd do with your two year old at your house.
2007-01-25 00:25:45 · update #1
Colors, people, man woman boy girl, Sun moon stars trees truck cars faces;happy sad angry asleep, anmials.... try asking questions with the cards like...moon[when do we see it] truck{what color is it, happy{show me your happy faces} sad {show me your sad faces,... objects are they hard or soft , anything really the idea is not just to get them to identify the object but to describe it and engage them in conversation, make their minds open up, hope this helps i did it with my class. Good luck!
2007-01-25 00:08:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are these children 2 or closer to 3. Try to remember that not all 2 year olds talk well. Also these children have to be taught to recognize flash card pictures and say the words. My twins are 2 1/2 years old and we just now started with flashcards. This is something i never even thought to do with them until about a month ago. Some of the kids may be unable to name the objects if they were not taught to. Things like "soldier, nurse" ect...people were saying might not register with a 2 year old who has maybe never seen a soldier or heard the word. If your plan is still the flashcards, try to keep it simple. If these children are closer to 3, they should be able to enjoy them more then a child who has just turned 2 for example. Things my 2 1/2 year olds can name off flashcards are:
Bunny, Sun, Dog, Cat, Cow, Moon, Star, Light, Key, Bird, Car,...the list goes on, but keep it simple just in case.
Most kids that age i have seen love music, so maybe sing them something simple like itsy bitsy spider, and show them the movements to the song. See if maybe they can copy them. Good luck.
2007-01-25 08:45:15 · answer #2 · answered by misty n justin 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Flash cards are so age inappropriate for two years olds, I wouldn't do that for a job interview. It also would take no where near 10 minutes to name 20 items.
A puppet show where your characters recite poems and have the kids call out the last line might work. Having a hunk of soft playdoh and teaching the kids how to make snowmen (three balls of dough) might work. You could have a huge pile of blocks and have the kids build a tall stack with you or a cityscape.
Objects for 2 year olds - bottle, ball, baby, mommy, daddy, hat, shoe, moon, star, car, stroller, ear, nose, hand, house, book, tree, sun...
2007-01-25 08:05:57 · answer #3 · answered by cassandra 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Apple, cup, plate, spoon, car, shirt, socks, shoes etc...good luck on your interview!!!
To expand on the lesson I would make them all fit three categories:
Animals, Things you Wear, Things for Eating
All the kids will probably be able to name most of the objects...but you want to show that you are developing higher order thinking. I would use a sheet of posterboard and contruction paper to make pouches for each of the catergories and after the class names the object then ask them "Is this an Animal?" Noooo "Is this something you wear?" Nooooo. "Is this something for eating?" Yesss! Let's put it in this pouch with the apple on it. Etc...
2007-01-25 08:01:27 · answer #4 · answered by bgmom 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some items my daughter knows are:
ball
fish
car
star
moon
flower
airplane
apple
duck
clock
spoon
cup
balloon
banana
orange
sock
mitten
Maybe to add to it, you could make each item a specific color, and ask them what color it is after they identify it.
2007-01-25 09:13:07 · answer #5 · answered by angelbaby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dog, cat, fish, cow, bird, horse, pig, bear
apple, orange, grapes, banana, watermelon
carrot, corn, peas
milk, juice, water
candy, bread, cereal
spoon, fork, knife, cup, bowl, plate
doll, ball
bed, blanket, chair, table, door, sink, tub, potty, house, car, bike, motorcycle
book, tv, computer
swing, slide, ladder
flowers, tree, grass, sky, clouds, sun, moon, stars
coat, hat, mittens/gloves, scarf, pants, shirt, socks, shoes
face, hair, head, eyes, ears, nose, mouth, hand, foot, leg, arm, tummy, fingers, toes
policeman, fireman, doctor, nurse, mailman, teacher, soldier, baby
2007-01-25 08:08:22 · answer #6 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fruit & veg
Chair
cupboard
hat
body parts (mouth, ears
dress
horse
man
lady
baby
2007-01-25 08:05:38 · answer #7 · answered by Mishell 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tree, clouds, bridge, etc
colors - blue, red, green, etc.
shapes - circle, square, start etc.
body parts - eyes, noses, ears, hair, etc
food such as - cookies, milk. french fries, crackers, fruits and veges,
other animals such as fish, elephant, lions etc
furniture - bed, chair, tv etc.
spoon, fork, glass, bowl, bottle, phone, blanket, pillow
2007-01-25 08:05:50 · answer #8 · answered by darlin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
car, fish, book, teddy, house, truck, tree, pram, blocks, clothes, chair, table, bus
wow this does get hard after awhile.
hope this helps.
;-)
2007-01-25 08:09:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
truck
train
boat
ball
balloons
flowers
blocks
swing
wagon
bike
Can you tell I have a boy? Hope this helps.
2007-01-25 09:32:33 · answer #10 · answered by becca38257 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋