OPPOSITES
Episode 7
Description
Yaya is learning all about opposites. Such a strange word! Opposites can come in words or pictures, shapes and more. For instance, the opposite of a boy is a girl and the opposite of bad is good. We often hear adults talking about something that is opposite to something, now you can understand what they are talking about.
There is also opposites in speech, such as if you say a person is here; the opposite would be to say a person is there.
The world is filed with opposites. Have a look at anything, and see if you can figure out what the opposite of that object would be. Hot and cold, heavy and light, near and far, soft and hard.
Some of the best ways to learn about opposites are through picture form. You can spot the differences a lot easier by looking at two pictures together and notice the opposites. For instance, a big dog and a little dog or an old person and a young person. The word opposite means something that is on the other side of it. Something that is of the same kind but completely different. It may sound difficult when explained, but once you start to spot opposites in your life, you will see just how simple opposites actually are to recognise.
Some of the best ways to learn about opposites is to use picture flashcards. You can even make your own, by drawing faces, colours or animals on pieces of card. Try figure out which of these cards are opposite to each other. You can also use your toys to learn about opposites. You can take a big teddy bear, and try find a little teddy bear, and there you have it – an opposite! You may be surprised how many opposites you have in your own bedroom.
Get active and use movement to learn more. Sitting down and standing up! Clapping your hands loudly and then softly. Turning left then turning right! Learning opposites can be such fun! Give it a try!
